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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

New $5O,OOO,OOO Organization Plans TO
Follow Britain's Example OF Seeking
Business Good will i'm All Lands.

things aside from the central proposition OF
building up, in the large and somewhat alb
stract sense, American commerce: First, place
fresh, life-givinC capital in circulation abroad;
second, afford our own business men paying
investments, and, third, break at length the
almost superstitiously preserved hermitage OF
the United States.
In explaining the general policy OF the cor
poraton Mr.. Stone referred to. the supremacy
Of Great Britain in the world Of commerce.
1T IS we'll known that England built up her
immense and lucrative trade in very syste
matte and thorough fashion" he said. She
sent out men to investigate foreign markets
all over the world. In this manner her colo
MES were established. That as take it, is the
real secret OF commercial expansion. You
must send out investigators 10 sound the needs
OF other communities. Trade can only be built
up humanity, and to proceed along such lines
as this is the aim OF the new corporation.
we are only in the formative period, and
it isn't possible to carry out instantly all the
projects we mean 10 launch later on. But we
do mean TO send out market feelers-nnen well
equipped for such work, who will go and live
with the people and learn intimately at first
hand lust what steps we at home ought 70
take
MI Stone was asked If the undertaking were
American exclusively.
1T is certainly in spirit, though not quite
exclusively. an American proposition" he an
swered 1T is true there are few foreign
stockholdcrs-just four. believe, to be exact.
And since 70 date we have enrolled 1900 stock
holders. you see the proportion is trihing. In
every sense OF the word this international cor
poration is INSTRUMENTATION in spirit,
American in aim. American in method We
are organized to promote the prestige OF
American commerce We hope. as we'll as we
are able 70 work out the problem Of national
trade development"
II seems that an effort is first OF all 70 be
made TO stimulate trade between this country
and Central and South America For this
specific purpose the remaining ships OF the
disrupted Pacific Mail fleet were purchased
Il am a firm believer said Mr. Stone in
the necessity OF merchant marine | think
all progressive business men 10 day are agreed
on this point-that America must have her own
ships. prefer not to 90 into the question OF
government ownership and subsidy. What we
are anxious to do now is TO build up feet
sufficient for our own purposes. We want to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

IIVX7E CANNOT carry the whole amer.
w lean trade on our shoulders but
we can blaze path which others
will follow. And thus, believe, America in
time will take her rightful place as great
commercial nation
So Charles A. Stone, Of Boston, sets forth
the purpose Of the new 100000 900 American
international Corporation, OF which he is presi-
dent
The corporation, which came into being
through the initiative of Frank A. VANDERBILT
possesses for the public twofold fascination
1t exudes the glamour Of big business daring
and the glamour OF patriotism as well. The
combination is unusual. but if the hopes OF
Tie men bacl, Of the corporation are realized
it may be not infrequently encountered in the
future.
The corporation means 70 inject a new vital
ity into the foreign trade OF this country. Ihs
reflects the American quota OF patriotism And
by placing American capital at the disposal OF
foreign merchants degree OF prosperity
otherwise not possible-at least during this
period OF war depression-is conferred upon
the markets through which our own trade is
TO grow lusty.
This is vast undertaking. II is established
upon basis OF firm business judgment. but IN
its conception another item ilgured-iragina-
ton. Il IS doubtful whether Wall Street, the
cradle OF this newest giant child really grasps
Ii. spendor Of romance involved.
The corporation invoices pictures Of Corinth-
ian commercial proves, OF Roman organiza-
ton. o. Venetian and Spanish and French trade
expansion. at periods when each OF these ma
tons enjoyed fair monopoly OF the world
business But best OF all. i hints at loom
ing competition through which this country
may reasonably acquire the commercial bal
snce Of power and sway world affairs TO
degree unpar alleled in history.
rh- principles OF the American international
CORPORATION and the details OF its organization
are f2irly well known. II is not banking
venture in any strict sense, although actual
loans will doubtless figure as the field broad
ems. II is a commercial venture. Foreign Sc
curities will be taken over and disposed OF
here This procedure will make marketable
great number OF foreign securities hitherto
unsttractive 20 American investors. Through
an issuance Of debentures holders may secure
payment through an American company. This
puts rev complexion upon the whole field
OF purchase abroad and will accomplish three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

II am in sympathy with the course adopted
by President Jackson the Senator replied,
with the air Of statesmanlike caution which he
maintained throughout the interview.
Il think the Office OF President. as conceived
and instituted by the fathers Of the Consti;u
ton. is a perfectly democratic Office he con-
tnued. 1T is necessary 10 have head. be-
lievc that those who framed the Constitution
knew what they were about. The Constitution
of the United States ought not to be changed.
II is good enough as it is. Experience has
proved it good enough.
II believe the President should have unqual
flied power to deal with foreign powers. In
the matter OF treaties the field can be better
covered Besides, you know all treaties must
be ratified by Congress before they 60 into
effect
Regarding the exchange Of notes with
warning nations, involving the possibility OF
plunging the United States into war, the SEN
ator said:
1T is true that notes do not have to be rat
fled But think it would be great mistake
to rob the President Of this power. lnterna-
tional diplomacy can be carried on much more
effectively by single agents.
The Chief Executive has the power to pre-
cipitatc wax, but he has no. the power to de-
clare it, That power is vested solely i'll Con-
gress. And, furthermore. it should be TenelTl-
bered that the Constitution provides as a check
upon the President the power Of impeachment
vested in the House Of Representatives. If, in
the eyes OF that body, the President has been
guilty Of gross official misdemeanc- or displays
dangerous incapacity, articles OF impeachment
may be drawn up. This was actually done in
the case OF Andrew Johnson, though he was
not condemned"
James r. Mann, minority leader OF the
House OF Representatives, said
81 do not think the President has too much
power: nor do think it is really possible for
him TO influence, TO any damaging extent, the
actions Of the legislative bodies. II is true the
President has influence. But it is not so great
as some suppose Mr.. Roosevelt for example,
was forever sending in messages TO Congress,
most CT which (and there would sometimes be
several in single day) were not given very
profound consideration. Yet Mr.. Roosevelt
took the credit for all important legislation
done during his administration, because, you
see his name was signed to the documents
which made it binding.
Mr. Wilson, who knows nothing at all about
legislative bodies. proceeds in a different man
ner He goes to Democrats when he wants
certain measures put through and simply tells
them what he desires. 1t is then up to the
party to put those measures through. But this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

most OF them are the private interests OF their
members and the local scheme OF operation.
Hence they do not accomplish what might be
expected Of them. An independent neutral
commercial bureau in Europe should be OF
great help to any American firms desiring to
establish business relations with European
countries.
The war has disturbed the economic COM
plexion OF Europe, and we cannot reasonably
expect that as soon as peace is restored the
nations now at war will enjoy the same close
relations that existed before the war began.
Thus hundreds OF new questions have arisen
concerning the best means Of restoring nor
nal trade conditions.
I'VE submit that is the most favorable
time to establish such bureau. Financially
most OF the neutrals which have not become
actually involved in hostilites arc in excellent
condition. Holland Scandinavia, Switzerland,
Spain and Portugal purchase American goods
on cash basis. The same basis exists tor
the purchase of European goods by the United
States. In consideration OF this fact some
sort of clearing house becomes an economic
necessity.
The commission has not come to rob other
fields, worked with energy and great industry
in time of peace by others. nor has 1t come on
any political mission. The task in hand is
purely the establishment Of closer bonds be-
tween America and Europe-the development,
it might better be put, Of bonds of century-oid
friendship into real economic connections
Membership in this new chamber or bu-
reau will be open to every American hrm OF
good standing Catalogues and advertising
matter. if filed will be available for all mer-
chants, and all important American papers
and periodicals. as well as market reports and
full trade information will be kept available
The American who travels in Europe or bust
ness may have prepared for him by the bu-
reau an itinerary II the countries he desires TO
cover To facilitate this work branch Offices
will later be established in all parts OF the
Continent.
Holland. with its prestige in trade, with
its splendid steamship connections, with It's
admirable hsrbors. is the logical clearing house
for Europe Amsterdam and Rotterdam are
world markets for tobacco, coffee, tea, specs,
hides and grain. and it is hoped TO make them
also great markets for wool and cotton
Holland should become for America The
,;cd ! terre in Europe. 1t should become the
central point from which the mighty Ameri-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
Charles A. Stone. President
American International Cor.
pOrafiOn.

proceed smoothly, without encountering fric-
ton"
In connection with the proposed expansion
OF Pan American activities Mr.. Stone remarked
that the corporation would doubtless extend
loans 10 a great many South American munio-
pstieS in need OF funds for carrying out prof
ects. He stated that the investment would be
excellent from a business standpoint and tina,
such cooperation would in many cases make
it possible for municipal Developments out OF
the question otherwise. Debentures will be
applied in such cases, just as in taking over
foreign securities OF other sorts
One OF the brightest promises OF tomorrow
is our attainment OF plateau OF international
dominance. The practice OF lending. which
this war has developed in us will discounting
misfortune, simply result in our becoming the
great lending nation OF the world. The scope
OF loan is vaster than popularity supposed.
The loan may take the form of purely COM
mcrcial purchas,. II is only the interest which
is jugged. The American international Cor
poraton has made this quite graphic. Pur-
chase, under the circumstances, represents a
kind of higher loan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
William f. William j.
Chief exercises than
o Our national provided

TO the present war-I do not believe that this
conflict would ever have occurred. Bringing
the lesson home ! am strongly convinced tina,
the most effective way to avoid unjust and IN
wise war is to establish publicity in all matters
pertaining to foreign relations Let the people
who have 20 fight the battles be fully informed
from the beginning.
There may have been a time when secrecy
in this regard was essential. Bui that time has
passed To-Day in the United States we ought
to do away with all this ominous secrecy. II
we truly believe in democracy ought to be
willing to trust the people with these vital
issues. issues which may involve sacrifice OF
life and the shedding OF blood upon fields OF
battle
Senator William J. Stone, OF Missouri, chair
man Of the Foreign Relations Committee. is
firm in the conviction that the Office OF Presi-
dent has been slowly acquiring prestige, in
fluence and authority in the public eye, until
significant if not acute condition has developed.
For seventy-fve or a hundred years" he
said, there has been among the masses Of the
people slow evolution OF public sentiment
away from the idea OF legislative control and
toward that of executive control Thus. while
no amendment has been added to the Const
tuition curtailing the power OF Congress, de-
gree Of importance has been conferred upon
the Office Of Chief Executive which probably
was not foreseen by the trainers OF our national
document.
The President to-day not only cxerts a
greater influence over legislation in the two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

houses OF Congress than was formerly exertcd.
BIZ, Re has core to stand, for the public. as
far more poten; factor in government. J am
not in favor OF deprving the President OF any
power actually vested in him by the Constitu-
tion-for that would really amount to stripping
hin OF all powe-, and practically doing away
With the Office altogcther-but neither DO ap-
prove OF this new attitude into which the Amer
ican public has driited
During President Madison's administration
il was vchcrncntly maintained by John Ran
dolph that the Chief Executive had no right to
take the steps which resulted in the War Of
1912 with Great Brtain--cr, il he had the right,
tina; it ought to be cancelled by Constitutional
amendment Clay and Calhoun took the OPP
posite stand, supporting the President in his
action, and settling the question for that time.
"On the other hand there have been Pres-
dents who have voluntarily awaited an express
sion Of public opinion before committing the
country one way or another. Mckinley was
very loath to enter into war with Spain over
Cuba, and only took the stand he did when
convinced that the country was practically a
unit back Of him. President Jackson, when the
Texan difficulties arose, actually went TO Con-
gress for advice, declaring that, while it might
be within strict Interpretation OF law for him
to take an independent course he felt that the
spirit Of the Constitution forbade such step"
DO you believe the spirit of the Constitution
forbids the Presidents exercising an authority
which the mere letter OF that document might
SANCTION l asked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
'Ohn BeHdien, viCe=preSideHf
american Chamber OF Conn
merCe in Amsterdam.

WEHE time is ripe for the establishment
Of bureau which will serve as an
Intermediary in developing trade
tween the United States and Europe, and
On agency for the more speedy rehabilita-
ny ,~' OF the nations devastated by the Great
''' That is why we are here"
nus spoke John Bendien, vice president OF
' american Export Chamber Of Commerce
amsterdam. explaining the visit of Dutch
' commission 20 America. The other
'aosr OF the commission is A. A. Pfanstehl'
u C"eago. who has spent several years III
'ano studying economic conditions.
ms commission does not come as an ennis
= nom the government. 1t is purely
,,,s ,Nei''al undertaking. However. the two
' experts are cordially backed by the gov
s""'t Of Holland. Their mission is being
go by leading business men in the larger
N'erests
h. az main points OF our mission" said Mr.
=, ,"u,'n' are the establishment Of an Amer
~. commercial Information Bureau i'll tu-
e,,, VIZ cooperation in behalf OF the devas-
,b,a., "Hitories However useful American
a., Ct commerce in foreign countries
most important considerations with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
D.. Edward Alden Jewell.

o,ONF1. GEORGE HARVEY, when IN
-. SUNDAYS Tribune he called our Chief
\ Executive a desPot with power not to be
...5 IN the modern world. set on loot "
4.,l o. discussion in the capitol We
~, been accustomed TO associate in our
d.soots and democracy. So for many
-..,.s,,on is being raised. II despot reigns
-. White House. is the United States
s.-o,racy at al, IN the accepted sense at
a.;'
r.u would 80 50 tar probably, as TO admit
.,L,r,v that the system Of which Amer
h,ve Been so proud, often so boastfully
I'd Is IN reality an autooracy OF the most
-. sort. But there arc powerful men III
r.,,;,eton-rnen having potent influence in
.-,.ter OF legislation where legislation has
.h,,n executivcly usuTped-who do not hes
-. - denounce both the constitutional power
D.. u. President and the exaggerated inter
....,,;or O. that power encountered IN separate
,:niaistFauons
r.. powe- Of the President said Senator
-, D Works, Of California, is increasing
,,v rapidly In addition to such authority a
!. ,.-sllv conferred by the Constitution, ad-
,,.ase is being taken OF the facie opportunity
...,.snd that authority till il far exceeds any
.,-s specified by the laws OF the land.
President Wilson, in order to enforce sup
80, Of measures presented by him TO Con
,,.,s sgains, the better judgment and convic-
rs Of members OF that body. has had re-
.,rrs, to a wholly arbitrary power-the power
a: his influence as President OF the United
l,.s. He has dominated Congress. He has
--ss.atsd legislative power adding it to his
.s1
All this is contrary 10 the text OF the Con
-.etior. and represents a highly dangerous
.,;e7:y. Were the power of the President
.,,s-ei to such specific authority as is be
,.,.ed BY the Constitution upon the executive
~. and were we certain the right man
.,-l3 always be made custodian OF that pawer,
N I DO not think We should, as a nation, have
-..a 10 fear. But since it is possible for a
?.;i3.nt TO enforce legislation through secret
....us and by otherwise oversteppng the
.:.-;s O.! his righttul authority, do not think
e. system very safe one"
PEOPLE BESTOW POWER
lie Constitution" said Senator William E.
3.-.h o. Idaho, vests great powers in the
residential Office All strong Presidents and
c-. weak ones may make such use OF these
overs that the powers really will exceed those
=;r;ised by any sovereign on earth.
Net only is 1t true that the President has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
,.Nuence Of Office Has Increased
Until Strong Man Can Make "a
Despotism of -UsurpatiOn
Continues.

;~o-o power than any sovereign IN the world
but nave every reason = believe the Amcri-
can people want him TO have this power do
not rccall a single instance III our historv when
the people did not support tho President. even
when II was plain that uSurpat;on OF power was
roco-ted to-usurpation. or something marvel
lousy akin 70 it.
There is fascination III the con sgeous eX-
crose OF power. The people like % sce things
done on tremendous scale. ana the DO not
weigh very closely the line of dc;rarka,ion rs
to authority You know there is a story &C
lated of Napoleon i'll which tha; great monarch
figures as the self-consttuted popular idol
When he seized the iron crown Of Lonbardy
supposed TO have been fashioned out OF the
nails which bound Saviour to the Cross,
and set it upon his head nc exclaimed: God
has given it mel Let no man dare to
touch 1t!
And no man did. The old cathedral at
Milan rocked with the shouts OF the overjoyed
populace. When the crowned hero got out into
the streets the people threw themselves in the
way of MS carriage, police intervention alone
preventing many from being crushed This
illustrates the popular demand foT an exhibi
ton Of power, legitimate appropriated"
Senator Borah then emphasized the part
played by secrecy in executive matters, thus
touching upon darker phase and one in which
popular approval does not figure.
Secrecy seems to be a great augmentor OF
power ne said. Il do not know OF any other
government. so secretive with reference to for
esn relations. 1t has come TO such pass, in
deed, that not only the people don't know
what's going on, but the other departments OF
the government don't know what's going in
the executive department.
Now, England is much less secretive, and
yet one Of the ableSt writers upon the recent
and contemporary situation in England has
said that the sloth and inactivity OF the masses
during the first year OF the war were due TO the
fact that the people were almost wholly uni1-
formed as 70 the relation OF their own and for
eign governments
LET THE PUBLIC KNOW
Il think il is high power, indeed-a despotic
power an indefensbe and brutal power
which can thrust nation to the verge Of war,
which can in densest secrecy actually bring on
war and then turn about, asking the people TO
fight its battles when they have had no op-
portunity at all to pass upon the methods
means and justice which have created the stu
alton.
III the masses OF the people in Europe had
been fully informed from the beginning OF ali
conditions as thy arose-conditions leading up
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-01-27
Sank CITY

DIR. J. c. Saler returned Friday fro m
Madison where he has been taking
treatments at st. Mary's hospital.
Albert Sprecher of Black Hawk was
q guest of his mother here Friday
Richard Earnst of Plentywood. Mont.
came here to visit friends and relatives.
He took up a claim a few years ago
and says he is well pleased with the
west. He would like some of his
friends here to join him in the west.
Miss Mary Norris of Rock Valley,
Iowa, formerly teacher here, is a
guest of friends in the city.
Miss Ida Becker has returned from a
visit with friends at GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Ben Fuchs was hostess to ten
little school friends of her niece, Gladys
Sorg, Monday evening at a 5 O'Clock
lunch. The occasion being Gladys. 9Th
anniversary. The little tots
themselves very much.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-01-27

relatives, many members of the Masonic
lodge at Baraboo and other cities and
many connected with the Chicago &
North Western road. as well as &C.
quaintances and neighbors among the
towns people were present.
The service for the church was Civ
en- by Rev. E. G. Henke. the pastor,
who read from that beautiful portion of
the scripture in which occurs the COM
forting words, " In my Fathers house
are many mansions: if it were not so
would have told you. go to prepare G
place for you The minister men
toned the many excellent qualities of
Mr.. Cowan. How he had worked earn
estly and long for the company, how he
had been loyal to his friends and home;
and how he had always tried to do the
right in questions that came before
him The minister's words were true
and beautiful characterization of the
man.