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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Giving the Public What II Want,

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: a correspondent complains that 90
heard Coward, Christian Soldiers played %
ragtimc. Nothing unusual. Last night y
certain movie house less than tgo hundfe
yards from Times Square, the orches'
played the "Star-Spangled Banner 70 rag
time, while a picture taxing President N!s0a
rewarding a woman for killing a Mexican v"
thrown on the screen Moreover, the Won@'
from the waist up, had less clothing nS.
would suffice to make an ordinary poeA.
handkerchief! And she was shot at the zee
Of the fake President. At this moment wee
the audience was utterly bewildered, and o'V
bing DIP and down in spots, not knowing h0'
to behave toward a fake President ana ''s
time "Star-Spangled Banner the tune w.
switched to one of the many nondeserp' .a.
aret airs. And the movie magnstes p'0''''
against censorship.
| have heard LEAD. Kindly Light ..
"Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here at the ""'
movie organ at about the same tempo
Some day. when an indignant pubic Sls
the Legislature TO put stop TO these ~.
of art, taste and common decency, me nv.
magnates. who arc closing millions e'.a
year giving the public what u wants
wake ND 70 the fact that the ordinary nv
fan wants 10 sec good pictures and near
music. h,
II William Shakespeare sent Hamlet
movie factories he would get reJeeuV"
They would have too many clumsy
hand 70 consider Williams produeuons
A DISGUISED MOVIE Pan
Nar, VorL Feb I3 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Boston and the Argentine


pocuIisrlv intimate are the business ties
between this city. as the commercial centre Of
New England, and the great and progressive
capital of the Argentine Republic. Ours is
the greatest wool market in the United
States: ours is the greatest hide market, and
the Argentine is the chief source of our sup,
plv of these two great staples. With direct
steamship connections now seemingly assured
we ought to do large business with Buehos
Ayrcs.
The First National Bank OF this city in
establishing with full complement of finan-
cial experts n branch in Buenos Ayres thus
RESPONDS to the dictates of commercial geog
raphv as we'll rs Of business sagscty. The
institution plans not only to serve the I'M
mediate banking needs of an enlarged trade
in that quarter. but to act as bureau of in
formation for any concerns throughout New
England which may contemplate extending
their business in the southern hemisphere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Labor Not Above the Law

Practically the only element in the popu-
lation Of this state which opposes the crea-
ton of mounted state police force is or
gained labor. It's representatives assail
the project with abuse and misrepresenta-
tion. Their arguments against it show
either ignorance of the way this system
has worked in Pennsylvania or a deib-
crate intention to ignore facts. The rea-
son is not hard to find. Labor union lead
ers rely on the threat Of strike, and the
almost certain accompaniment Of serious
strikes-rioting and the destruction of
property, perhaps Of lives-to intimdate
employers, to put them into a frame Of
mind most likely 10 encourage compliance
with union demands by reason Of the
thought Of loss which would result if they
refused. Labor leaders are cunning
enough 10 deprecate the use Of violence
during strikes-unless their temper gets
the better Of their judgment, as happened
once or twice during the recent streetcar
strike in this city. Nevertheless, the strike
in far too many cases is resort 10 vio-
lence in fact as well as in theory, and
organized labor wants no police body in
existence more efficient in upholding the
law and in suppressing disorder than those
agencies the public now has TO rely on.
Amendment Of Senator Mills's bill Great
ing state police by providing that these
officers might serve in municipalities only
after the local authorities had certified
that they were unable 10 handle lawbresk-
Ing there would weaken the system and
handicap the police in their law enforce
ment. Il would be a concession 10 The
labor interests, Of whom Senator Brown
has inquired whether it is possible they
"thihk 80 lightly Of maintaining order and
security iu the community that they arc
opposcd 70 an effective police force? Or
il there some particular kind Of disorder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
FARREACHING BAD BUSINESS
Raising Postal Rate for Magazines Would
Affect Readers, Writers, Commerce

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: One provision in the postofice bill re-
ported to the Senate last Friday seems likely
to escape publicity in the pressure of world
news, and it deserves consideration fully as
much as the Postmasters mail chute pro-
vision, which was combated at more fort
innate time and suppressed. Shall the rate
for magazines be raised from the present ono
cent pound to one and half cents pound
in 1917 and two cents in 1918?
To quote from one magazine: "This meas
ure will put blight upon magazine publish
ing in the United States and cause the sus-
pension of four periodicals in ten. The sec
ond class postage rate ought not to be in
creased. Even if the retention of this rate
actually did constitute subsidy TO magazine
publshers-t never has been shown that il
costs more than one cent pound to handle
magszines-the magazine educational
force is as worthy of government subsidy
as the United States Bureau of Education"
That the government recognizes something
of this is seen in the adjustment of all
charge whatever for weekly rural papers
Quoting "The Times: Especial provision is
made that the old law by which weekly news
papers are carried free in their own counties
shall be continued in force"
Do We want magazines? The farmers have
spoken, just as urban business interests have
spoken, concerning the mail chute and one
cent city mail. Congressional legislation is
too often a process not of investigation, but
of passing the buck from one interest to an
other until the weakest gets the load. Pro-
test on behalf of magszines-think of your
fsvorite one advanced 10 cents!-would not
be weak except for the present congestion of
editorial and news space.
Behind the magazines are not only read
ers, but writer's Markets are none too secure
under the present prices of inks and printing
paper. II should be considered that the stimuli
taneous cutting of of half these markets by
this bill is not the sort of government en-
couragement to letters that compares favor
ably with England's pensions or the scholar
ships Of Germany. When the time comes for
change affecting writer's il should be a
change that insures them not only thriving
markets, but the opportunity Of sending their
wares at parcel post rates, and not, al
present, under letter postage, as if story
were a long personal letter to the editor
Imagine having to sell eggs by letter postage
and having to pay same for return If found
badl
But, disregarding publisher, reader and
writer, il you wish, reflect that magazines
through their advertising columns and in
their own business offices directly give rise
to many thousands of dollars worth of ex.
penditure for first class, third class and par.
eel postage. Not only the postoffiee, but all
business, will feel the limiting and the higher
cost Of advertising space. In short, this
measure to increase the rate on magazines
is farresching bad business, II nothing else
and should have protest from those concerned
everybody. VERNON RADCLIFFE.
New York, Feb. II, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Daniels, Back Stairs Diplomatist

Secretary Daniels is left in highly en-
barrassing position by the disclosures con-
corning the Bartelme cable dispatch. TINS
dispatch, sent ostensibly to the Cologne
Gazette" but not yet published in that
newspaper. was used by the German gov
eminent as a basis for its expression
through the Swiss Minister in Washing
ton of a qualified willingness to resume ne
gotiations over the treatment to be ac-
corded to Americans on the high seas by
the commanders of German submarines.
Secretary Daniels, after an interview
with Dean Kirchwey of Columbia Unlver-
sity. consented to read and help edit the
Bartelme dispatch, which, in its final re-
vised form, contained this assurance to
Germany: "From high sources, whose
identity cannot be disclosed, ] am urged,
almost implored, to convey to the German
people, and if possible to the government,
the idea that the message (meaning Presl-
dent Wilson'S address to Congress an
nouncing the dismissal of Count Won Bern
storff and the recall Of Ambassador Ge-
rard) should not be construed as indicating
any desire on the part of the government
or the people for war with Germany"
For Mr.. Daniels to pass this mysterious
hint as to "high sources was either to
vouch for the authenticity of Mr.. Bartel-
mes account of feeling in official circles
in Washington or to consent 10 an imposl-
ton on the German government. why
should member of Mr.. Wilson's Cabinet
take the trouble to help edit and forward
to Germany message plainly suggesting
that the President did not want to have
Germany take his speech to Congress at its
face value?
Did Mr.. Daniels engage in an intrigue to
secure a renewal of diplomatic negotiations
with Germany only two days after diplo-
matte relations had been publicly broken
off? Or. if that was not his purpose, what
was it?
The Secretary of the Navy was evidently
not acting in harmony with the State De-
nartment when he contributed to scatter
such impressions in Germany. Whose mind
was he interpreting? 1t is only another
mystery of highly mysterious situation
Secretary Lansing is apparently much
ANNOYED at the results of Mr.. Bartelme's
representations to Berlin. But Mr.. Dan
ieIs is as much TO blame as anybody else for
the misrepresentation Tor was it really a
misrepresentation?) of the Admlnstra-
tion's attitude conveyed to the German
Foreign Office.
Many cooks spoil the broth. AND MT
Daniels has hardly shown himself com
petent enough at his own job to entitle him
70 mix freely in the Administrations diplo-
macy. Yet at that we prefer him as
djplomatist. Can't the Administration find
a place for him for the next four years III
some remote South American republic?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
"Another Five Months"

An anonymous writer, described by Mr..
Ridder as "a we'll known authority on the
subject of the toll which German subma-
rines have taken of British and Allied YES
sells" offers the readers of the "Staats-
Zeitung" a wealth of figures and argu-
ments all tending to the inevitable conclu-
sion that "another five months of war
would seem to spell the end" He deals In
detail only with strictly British losses,
touching but lightly and in general way
on the destruction of neutral tonnage and
the tonnage of Britain's Allies; and as he
believes he has demonstrated chat the
English mercantile marine has suffered a
loss of at least 3212 per cent of its eff
ciency," so he is satisfied that another
absolute loss of 10 per cent, combined with
growing depreciation and the increasing
difficulty of procuring crews and neutral
ships, will make it impossible for England
to continue the war"
On the other side we have relatively
cheerful reports from London. Even Lord
Beresford, who less than three months ago
was deploring the disastrous" state of al
fairs, complaining bitterly that no definite
and systematic steps had been taken to
deal with the submarine menace, and
warning the public that the ship of state
was drifting on the rocks in the charge Of
blind piots-even Lord Beresford is be-
ginning TO brighten his constant grum-
blings and criticisms with flashes of hope.
He records the loss of 100000 tons of
shipping as a grave fact that must be
faced. but adds that it is mot nearly so
serious as it appears" since 100000 have
been more or less adequately replaced.
Lord Lytton speaks with no less confidence,
and Lord Curzon gives the assurance that
the net decrease since the beginning OF the
war amounts to no more than or per
cent gross tonnage.
II is difficult to determine exactly how
the matter does stand at present, since the
reports from various sources are so mani
testify contradictory. We may safely &C
cent Sir John Jellicoe's recent admission
that the menace to the British merchant
service is at present far greater than 1t
ever was before. It does not follow, how
ever, that the end is so near as the prophet
Of the "Staats- Zeitung" would have 1t. lie
makes too grudging an allowance for the
replacing of lost tonnage. Exactly what
the possibilities are at present we cannot
tell, but in the year before the war the
merchant tonnage completed in British
shipyards amounted TO something not far
short Of 2,0O00 900 This figure, Of course.
does not include work done for the navy.
supposing, then, that the immediate needs
Of the navy are provided for, II is quito
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Men As Shoppers
Ia the Editor Of The Tribune.
New York, Feb. 10, 1917

tn the Editor OF The Tribune u,
Sir: There is Just one kind Of shopp'ns ,,.,
which man is valuable person TO hs go, ~,
or for which. by MS lonesome nc wiz ~,
the maximum Of consideration ana CO.. ,,,r.
and "a a Judge OF which he IS pss' . ,.r,1c.
Il is shopping for cooked food ana ''' ~
attendant "a, ~, reos
II YOU don't believe me 80 INTO s,s,h,ss
or restaurant with man and have IT, hi-
al ,ben try the same place with'S' az.
TnSer the first conditions the waiter y, ,s--
scss w;ll be all smiling concern for y0. q
fort and the bill will be Forthcoming ~, ell
demand; under the second, the sen ...,, e
&c times out Of ten. be periNhe~.i q,
;nS;serept and the bill will be snu', AIS.
,our attention before the food Is MAJ tsi
For wherefor? All the world An 1Ons,snsd.
mans purse strings loosen up Id 4
"ollv after committing himself 10 vac 10
Entering a public dining room, ,Sa .sss
woman's generally tighten under aver 4,
Conditions. Even rich women stuoy nv,oris,l
mi Of fare in search OF the most w. 80
Ems Humans serving others 70, sri
,oon become proficient IN psyS"V''
aSan, themselves accordingly. PACE
ONE WHO LOVES THE Eplroh'a ar
Upper Montclair, N, j.. Feb. w ia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
The Firm of Bernstorf, Dumba and Bryan

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: / read with Amusement in your TO-
days edition that Messrs. Bernstorf and
Bryan (the Austrian partner has been sent
away arc working together TO make delay
1t has been so from the beginning of the
war; the firm of Benstorff, Dumba anC
Bryan always worked together; they do SC
now, and always will until some Americans
with trace of red blood will put an end Ia
that treacherous combination.
Let Bernstorfr sail away and take Herr
Bryan with him and keep him, for the good
of this people.
Bryan's influence in Washington is getting
on the nerves Of true Americans, who, care
fully going back on the record of Mr.. Bryan
find him always actively engaged for the
foreign element, against the interest Of this
nation. H.
Glens Falls, n. Y, Feb. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Suspicious of a Pacihst

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue of to-day notice an
article declare War at Once" signed IAN
American Citizen" He is indeed bloodthirsty
in his speech, and in my experience I never
knew such strong advocates OF war ever 20
to war.
1t may be he sees some ultimate profit if
there should be war, in some project he is
interested in, as | can't believe that any
sane man would attempt to write such nom
sensical article. Any man of sense realizes
the horrors Of the war in Europe and thanks
God we are not in it. If this American citi-
zen is really patriot he would be exempt
from such apparent foreclosures.
A NATIVE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
New York, Feb. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Call Congress in Extra Session

Congress in joint session yesterday de-
-elared President Wilson elected for
second term. Until that formality had
been gone through the President might
have felt himself debarred by etiquette
from issuing a call for an extra session OF
Congress after March next. Now there
.can be no improperly in his issuing such
a call, since his right to take office next
month, concurTently with the new Senate
and House of Representatives, has been
officially and finally recognized.
The new Congress ought to be assem-
bled in Washington as soon as possible
after March 4. The statutes require a
notice of thirty days, so that if call is
not issued before March or March 0
the two houses cannot meet until April 2
or 8. In that event there would be an
interregnum of more than four weeks IN
which the President would be deprived of
the cooperation of Congress and would
be unable to obtain legislative sanction for
MANY acts for which sanction might be
urgently needed.
We may drift along until March with
out any clear determination of our status,
so far as Germany is concerned. Then
for a month we should be without the
proper means Of determining that status,
since the power to declare war is lodged
exclusively in Congress. The risk Of an
interregnum at Washington during March
should be reduced to a minimum. For even
If we yet into war within the next two
weeks and half, the new Congress would
be needed thereafter to pass war legisla-
ton of various sorts-most of all to ar
range for a mobilization of our military
strength.
1t was one Of President Wilson's gray
est errors two years ago that ne did not
call the present Congress in extra session
Immediately after the sinking Of the Lusl-
tania. A vote Of 100000 for de-
fence at that time and the adoption of an
intelligent military programme would
probably have brought secure under
standing with Germany before the sum-
mer was over. We should have escaped
war by showing that we were ready to
fight for our rights.
Unfortunately, we took the other course,
and now we have to fight in the end with a
power which has triled with us and in
suited us solely because it despised our
spirit and interpreted in its own way
our failure to make rudimentary military
preparations.
The errors Of the past cannot be re-
paired But similar errcrs can be avoid
ed. The Tribune tried hard to have an eX-
ira session called in 1915. 1t believes that
an extra session should be called now. The
Congress just expiring has been cruel
disappointment to the country, chiefly be-
cause it has lacked courage, leadership and
clarity Of vision. The next Congress can
hardly fail to be predetermined and more
intelligent. Such as it is, however, the
country needs its services, and needs them
at once Every days delay in issuing a call
for an extra session can only add to the
perils inherent in our wretched condition
of national unpreparedness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
An Unmerited Honor

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | have just read your article in to.
days issue, "a Nomination To Be Beaten.
Like all the criticisms have read on the ap.
pointment Of Or. Grayson. it is unfavorable
Invariably the President is blamed, and very
justly so; but | am surprised that no paper
as far as have read has commented on the
fact that il is such strange proceeding on
the part Of the recipient that he should allow
an unmerited honor 10 he bestowed on him
at the expense of his brother officers.
W. G. CRENSHAW, JR.
Orange. Va, Feb. IL, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Must We Have Another Lusitania Outrag e

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: What sort Of an covert act" does
President Wilson want before he can be
reused up to the point Of defending Ameri-
can rights? The sinking Of the passenger
ship California, with the murder of several
women and children. did not stir the blood of
the White House. Must it be another Lusi-
tania outrage, or worse? II is manifest that
something should be done to safeguard our
rights on the high seas. As to our honor,
that went down with the Lusitania.
NJ T. r.
New York, Feb. 10, 1917.
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Evening star., 1917-03-07
COLOMBIAN ENVOY DENIES
ALLIANCE WITH GERMANY
Minister Asserts Desire of His Coun-
try Is Peace and Nation Is
Working to That End.

The Colombian minister. Julio Betan-
court has again declared that persist
ent cable reports of an alliance between
Colombia and Germany. "or any other
nation, in order to embroil herself in
the war. are absolutely false" At the
legation it was said circulation of the
report of a German Colombian alliance
had tended to arouse a widespread dis
trust of Colombia in Latin America.
"On the contrary" the statements
read, "the ardent and vehement desire
of my country is to see the end Of this
unspeakable tragedy. I represent a
nation of pacfist leanings to the most
eminent degree.
Colombia has sacrificed a large share
of her territorial rights in order to set
tie old differences with border coun-
tries. Inspired by the same ideal, Co
lombia has endeavored for the last
fourteen years to reach an amicable
United States, and hopes today for a
speedy and satisfactory outcome in ac-
cordance with a policy of continental
harmony. which is the supreme neces-
sty of all the Americas in this perilous
moment.
tabiishment of peace we shall contem-
plate the spectacle of a united people
in this world of Columbus, facing the
old world. in order to insure for the
future and in a lasting way the rights
and prerogatives of the nations of the
mental block for the preservation of
peace and prosperity in the, Americas
should be the desideratum of statesmen
in the country of Washington"