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AMERICAN IDEAS PREVAIL.
Two Tests of Public Opinion Regard
inp the League OF Nations.

To THE r.puroR OF THE SuN-Sir: The
Jamestown Evening Journal and the
Jamestown Morning Post have both been
sunportinR the League of Nations. Some
three weeks ago the Journal invited
thirty Representative citizens as 1t
termed them. to furnish three hundred
word article on the league. Thirteen
persons responded.
Three of these were In favor OF the
league as proposed three Of them were
FOR n League with the Hughes or Root
amendments one was for the Enslish-
French American alliance, and six were
unoualiaedly against the league. Sew
enteen out OF thirty representative citi-
zsns" were too Indifferent to the break
,rg hearts Of the world TO respond at
an nine TO three were opposed to the
league as proposed. and single indi-
vidual devoted his discussion entirely to
the alliance, ignoring the league.
The Saturday Night Club, made up
q, members from labor organizations,
,ar,vers. ministers, public officials, has
a membership of thirty-eight. and OF
these there are only three who are in
favor OF the League Of Nations after
r,srv discussions OF its provisions
BENJAMIN S. DEAN.
J.uysrowN, y. Y, August 20.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
We Are Just where We Were BE-
fore In Mexico.

Five bandits tvere killed in Mexico
by the punitive expedition sent from
this country in pursuit OF the captors
Of Lieutenant DAVIS and Lieutenant
PETERSON before the American force
withdrew because Of lost trails. In
addition to these outlaws Carranzista
troops have captured nine others
This is the record up to date OF the
action taken to punish the lawless
band which held the American avla-
tors for ransom In Mexico and actu-
ally forced the United States to buy
their safety.
1t is explained that the withdrawal
Of the American soldiers was ordered
by General DIcKMAN because heavy
rains obliterated the trails they were
following, without which pursuit
would be aimless in the broken and
difficult country where the bandits
took refuge. 1t was not influenced by
political considerations in Washing
tin, according to reports from the cap
ital, which may be interpreted to
mean that CARRANzA's protests against
the presence of our soldiers on Next
can soil were not needed. On the
army alone the responsibility for the
decision rests.
Thus u few bandits have been dis
posed Of, and the United States has
once more asserted its intention to
cross the international boundary
whenever the protection of its citi-
zens makes such action seem desir-
able. But beyond this no progress
has been made. There is no evidence
OF better feeling toward US In Mex
leo, no promise of better understand
ing between the United States and
Mexico. The lamentable situation
which has existed ever since Presi-
dent WILSON entered Office continues,
situation full of menace not only
to the property of American citizens
but also TO their lives and to the
honor of the nation.
1t is intolerable that the conditions
which make life miserable for dwell
ers on the international boundary
should continue forever. Security
and peace must be established some
day. Fortunately committee of Sen
ators is soon to expose all the facts
Of this sorry business. and when its
work is done the task Of bringing
order out of the chaos which has
marked President WILSON'S handling
of our Mexican relations will be
taken up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
Educate the People!

As the Senate proceeds with Its ex-
animation of the treaty of peace with
Germany and the covenant OF the
League of Nations interviewer In that
treaty by President WILSON the need
for campaign of popular education,
such as Senator KNOX has suggested
and sponsored, MS to the details of
this proposed compact is emphasized.
: There has never been q time in the
history of the country when 1t was
more important than 1t now Is that
= the public should be fully Informed
on all the details of a subject which
engrosses its thought and has deeply
stirred its patriotism.
Such a campaign, undertaken and
carried out to make clear to all the
history Of the peace treaty and the
inevitable effects it would produce
on the social and political institutions
of the United States, would be work
Of the first public importance.
2 The more the people learn about
the proposed treaty with Germany
the more solid their opposition will
become to the Impairment Of Ameri-
can sovereignty 1t contemplates.
The campaign Of education outlined
by Senator KNOX should be carried
out In the interest Of clean cut, down.
right, simon pure Americanism.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
KING MOVES TO GUST
N. J. UTILITY BOARD
Has Vainiy Urged Coz. Run
yon to Act.

Warren C. King, one of the candi-
dates for the Republican nomination for
Governor of New Jersey. said yesterday
he had retained counsel TO determine
whether there was not some method OF
procedure by which the acts of the Board
of Public Utility Commissioners may be
reviewed and their resignation or re-
moval brought about, II the facts justify
such a course.
Mr.. King demanded some time ago
that Gov. William n. Runyon take some
action against the Utility Board because
OF their permitting for so long the sur
charge exactcd from consumers of cleo
trio current. He says he has had no re-
ply from the Governor, who Is also n
candidate for the gubernatorial nominal
ton to succeed himself
81 should much prefer, of course"
said Mr.. King, that Gov, Runyon him
self institute a formal hearing into the
charges l have made and take some ac-
ton himself. But, as in the case of
other demands made upon the Governor
for action, he seems disinclned or I'M
able to reach decision.
Under the circumstances, IL me peo-
Pile of New Jersey are to be protected
II II Is necessary that other steps
be taken and II there is any possible OPP
portunity of a legal remedy 1 am pre-
pared to take IT,"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
italian Medical Achievements.

Before the war American doctors in
general were acquainted With the
highly advertised hospitals of Berlin,
Freiburg and Vienna, had a more
limited knowledge Of those of London
and Paris, and visited Italy almost
solely for It's scenic and historic in
terest. In making all the world bet
ter acquainted the war has brought
about a more adequate appreciation
among Americans Of the achieve
ments Of medical science in Italy.
One of those who have been max
ing discoveries in this field Is Dr.
c. ULYSSES MOORE, who returns from
service abroad filled with admiration
for what he saw in Italy. when
went to Italy at the time of the great
retreat" he says in a paper read be-
fore his colleagues at Portland, Ore,
and printed In the New York Medical
Journal, IL knew something of their
research work in biochemistry and
pediatrics, but the greatest medical
surprises Of my life awaited me-"
American architects frequently visit
the fifteenth century portion of the
Ospedale Magglore at. Milan on ac-
count of its architectural beauty and
interest. DIR. MOORE wondered at the
remarkable specialization and COM
pete equipment he saw there. For
example, the Saint Louis Hospital In
Paris is regarded as the greatest hos
pital In the world for the treatment
OF affections Of the skin; yet 1t does
not possess an equipment for admin
istering treatment by means OF light
excelling Mllan's.
Milan had the first founding asy-
lum III the world, founded by priest
In 1877, and a new million lire insti-
tuition is comparable in certain re-
spects with only one other existing
hospital for foundlings. The Hospi-
tai for Occupational Diseases, also
the first of its kind. is said to have
been the model for the similar insti-
tutions In New York. Philadelphia
and Pittsburg.
The laboratory of the University of
Naples holds leading place in work
on kalaazar, the "black sickness" Of
India, one of the riddles of tropical
medicine, 1t was this laboratory that
first perfected the method OF prophy-
laxis now used In typhoid.
To one who believes in preventive
medicine and health education Genoa
is an inspiration. The credit is due
DIR. PoLI, who under the guise of pre-
venting tuberculosis has built up a
programme Of hygienlc education
which DR. MooRE calls a marvel. DIR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
DID MIR. WILSON FORGET?
Effect on Shoe Prices OF the Removal
OF the Leather Embargo.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: Mr..
Wilson remarked to Congress; There
can be no peace prices so long as our
whole financial and economic system is
OIL a war basis"
And what did he do? Forgot the
war was on and removed the embargo
on leather and other staples, with the
result that some grades of leather
doubled in price since the armistice was
signed. In three months ended July so
S25. 900, 900 worth of leather was bought
here for England and that country now
refuses to allow American shoes to en-
ter England.
Had Mr.. Wilson been serving his
country in place Of humanity the world
ovor"--in vain: note twenty wars now
in progress-the leather and other en-
bargoes would have been maintained
on a war basis, and the extremely high
prices OF shoes and other articles would
not have resulted. With Mr.. Wilson
saying our economic system lis on n
war basis" why cater to such an extent
to other countries while America is so
much in need of leather and other
supples'
The mass OF upper leather now used
on lower priced women's shoes. 60 cents
foot. all due 10 the Wilson policy OF
removing the embargo while, by his own
admission, we were ION a war basis"
BEACON HILL.
BosroN, August %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
HENDERSON STIRS UP
BRITISH BYE-ELECTION
Lancashire Fight Centres on
Direct Action Issue.

LONDON, Aug. 25-The bye-electon il
Widnes, Lancaster, Is arousng excep.
tlonal interest. Arthur Henderson, sec.
rotary Of the Labor party and for
short time member of the Cabinet in IN,
early days of the war. is receiving the
support of the local Liberals His CD.
ponent is F. II. Fisher, a Conservative.
A statement attributed to Mr.. Hender.
son that he went to Russia in 1917 with
power from the War Cabinet to dismiss
Sir George Buchanan, the British AM
bassador. and assume the position him.
SELF. has created a sensation. The Daily
Graphic declares that Premier Lloyd
George cannot afford to leave this as.
sertion unnoticed. as the nation will
want to know why he intrusted such
extraordinary powers to a man who,
whatever his merits as a labor leader,
knew nothing OF Russia or OF the dplo.
matte service.
Mr.. Henderson Is meeting with some
opposition on the ground that he was
pacifst. He heatedly Characterized
this as untrue. offering in further re.u-
tation narration of his work as mem.
Der of the War Cabinet.
The Daily Express regards the elsc.
ton as a fight for constitutional indus
trial methods, as against direct action,
Mr.. Henderson being entirely opposed TO
direct action. On Irish matters Mr. Hen
derson condemns the alleged tragic
lethargy" of the Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
VAN ALIEN PASSPORT
ASALTERED HERE
State Department Blames Lo-
cal Agent for Violation Of
Rigid Rules.
NO EVIDENCE OF FRAUD
Notified by Cable in Paris
That He Could Travel
Only in Spain.
NO EVIDENCE OF FRAUD

The state Department has written Q
letter to II. snowden Marshall, attor-
ney for James J. Van Allen. in which
an explanation Ia offered for the action
OF the Government in revoking Mr.
Van Aliens passport while he was IN
Paris last spring. The State Depart
ment. through the Third Assistant Sec
rotary, Breckenridge Long. says inc
rules of the Department were violated
by Its agents in New York by Amending
tho passport originally Issued for travel
to Spain. to enable Mr.. Van Allen TO
visit England, France and Italy. Inc
letter follows:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Aug 0, 1919.
Mr.. II. SNowDEN MARSHALL, Sir:
The department has received your
letter of May rs last concerning the
case of Mr.. James j. Van Allen.
Mr.. Van Aliens passport was Is
sued by the department valid Tor
Spain. He desired to 60 to that coun-
try for the benefit of his health, ana
the issuance of his passport did not
violate existing regulations. SUISSE
quently the document was amended
by the passport agent at New York
city so as to be valid for England,
France and Italy in addition TO
Spain. Because Of the stress of work
attention was not directed to amend
ment of Mr.. Van Aliens passport
until he sailed for Europe. Arrange
ments were then made by cable mes-
seges to have Mr.. Van Allen go TO
Spain and thus use his passport for
the purpose for which 1t was origi-
nally issued or return imediately to
the United States II he. preferred.
1t has not been proved that Mr..
Van Allen procured his passport by
illegal or untrue representations or
statements, but the amendment OF his
passport by the passport agent IN
New York city for England, France
and Italy was unwarranted and con-
trary to the department rules,
which at that time forbade the issu-
ance or amendment of passports to
enable persons to visit the countries
mentioned for health. II would there
fore have embarrassed the depart
ment greatly IL Mr.. Van Allen had
remai ned in France. The case is now
con sidered closed.
You are free to show this letter TO
Mr.. Van Allen or make any use you
wish of 1t.
l am, sir, your obedient servant,
for the Secretary of State.
BRECKINRIDoE LONG,
Third Assistant Secretary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
Sending white Feather. to Girls.

Almost every person with an i'm
aglnation Is more or less of an actor.
and the war has made human kind
more dramatic than. ever Now
We read, in despatch from prosy
Manchester, that certain demobillzed
English soldiers "are getting even
with young women who In the early
days Of the war would write them
anonymous letters containing white
feathers" These young women, says
the Item, are receiving white feathers
for taking over mems Jobs and refus-
Ing to give them up, and the result
has been that some of the girls have
quit their places.
This is dramatic, but IL is not in
spring. In A. +. w. MAsoN's fine
novel, THE Four Feathers" the hero
returned the symbols Of cowardice to
the three men and the woman who
sent them to him when he exhibited
an inherited weakness by lodging
war. He brought them back one at
time, after four acts of gallantry
had atoned for his apparent sin. But
he did not want their Jobs or any
thing else except their acceptance of
the white plumes as a token of their
belief in his self-rcdemption. If the
soldiers brought back the feathers to
the ladies in the same spirit that was
shown by Mr.. MAsoN's young man
1t would be fine; but to send them as
custer documents Is small.
The women who took mems places
In industry during the war frequently
showed as much neutrality-suspicious.
larry in the munition fsctories-as the
men who went into the ranks. II
some have decided, for economic rea-
sons or otherwise, that they want to
keep their jobs, the gallant thing for
the men to do is to go and find other
work there must be plenty of 1t at
good wages throughout England.
Sending n white feather to a lady
is noe only rude but 1t indicates ig-
norance of the origin of customs. The
white feather Is particularly for the
male. 1t is phrase of the cockpit
derived from the fact that most cross
bred gamecocks have white feathers
in their tails and will not fight with
the unfiinchlng bravery of the birds
whose plumage is strictly red and
black. The really dramatic way to
lure girl away from her job is to
send her piece Of white paper with
a proposal of marriage on it,
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between the two races by requisition-
Ing the food supplies sent to the Hun
garians and by the severity Of their
military rule.
A new government, according to the
report from Paris, is being formed
for Hungary. of which former Pre-
mier PEIDLL and several of his Cabinet
officers are members. The principal
consideration is not the formation Of
new government but a government
which will be what none of the others
formed since the armistice was, a
government that will represent the
people. This would seem to be the
most expeditions way Of remedying
the situation to which Mr.. HOOVER
has called attention and Of restoring
peaceful conditions in the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
INSURGENCY ALSO IN
LOWER MANHATTAN
J. J. Sheehan to Oppose CAT
frey for Municipal Court.

insurgency has broken out in the
Democratic ranks IN the First Assembly
District. 1t is in the form OF a protest
against the designation of w. ]. A. CAT
frey, Assistant District Attorney, for the
nomination for Municipal Court Justice
in the First Municipal Court District.
The insurgents have designated Joseph
], Sheehan of 20 Vandam street, an en-
ployee OF the Department of Taxes and
Assessments. He has many friends in
the district and they have promised to
make q lively fight for him. Tammany
men say the contest is scarcely worth
mentioning and that they Will carry the
primaries for Cafrrey without the slight
est trouble.
There are three vacancies to be filled
in the First Municipal Court District.
Justices William +, Moore and John
Hoyer have been redesignated and Mr..
Caffrey was picked by the Democratic
organization TO take the place Of Justice
Wauhope Lynn, who is retiring because
OF age. Mr.. Caffrey lives in 10 Vandam
street. almost across the way from Mr..
Sheehan, his opponent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26

Porf's most recent achievement is the
building Of sun cure hospital beside
a rocky cliff, for which he raised $70,-
600 at a time when Italy was strain
ing every nerve in war work.
DR.. MooRE recommends as worthy
Of study Italy's high class medical
schools, extensive disqualification and
hospital specialization, we'll equipped
laboratories, thoroughness in research,
and, finally, the example set in ny
gienic education. other American
physicians also have come home with
a more adequate understanding Of
Italy's Importance In medical science,
and the knowledge thus obtained can
not fail to benefit both countries. e.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
MORE COURTESY ALSO.
Cannot Better Manners Come With
Higher Pay on City Car Llnesi

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: As
the directors of subway, elevated and
surface lines are now compelled to pay
such high wages to motormen and con-
ductors-wages much higher than clerks
and stenograrhers, for instance, receive
would It not be wise in them to en-
deayor to improve the manners OF their
cmrloyees. as well as the scale OF pay?
could they not engage for such wages
a, they are compelled to pay men with
nroner ideas OF courtesy and personal
reatness. men whose impulse would be
to serve the public not to bully 1t in
the tone of the slave. driver or to in
suit perfectly inoffensive citlzeRsf
Surely patrons as well as directors
have a right to ask such SERVES.
New YORK, August IS. n
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26

The New South Wales Government has
set aside $500 out OF which advances
will lie made 10 farmers who have suffered
severe losses through successive bad sea-
sons
Argentina produces Sc per cent. and
Paraguay is per cent. Of the River Plata
uuebracho extract. The probable supply
available for the coming year ranges be-
tween a maximum OF zoe. 900 tons and a
minimum OF 10000 tons.
Before the war various European brands
OF timed cheese were in the market in
Colombia but all have disappeared, Amer
lean varieties assuming complete monop-
oily The only criticism to be offered OF
the American timed cheese product Is
regarding itA size.
Cork trees are indigenous 10 Sardinia.
Italy, The cork Industry is In a flourish
iEg condition. as large profts have been
made during the war. A large factory at
Temple 10 now In the process OF recon
struntlon for the purpose OF charging Its
output to four times its former capacity
Due to the existence of the tsetse ny In
several agricultural districts. with the con
seausnt high mortality among oxen or
other animals used for ploughinE. and also
in part due to the decreasing native labor
supply. farmers In Beira ara showing a
growing interest In tractors
Hides and leather have been released
from control OF the Australian commor
wealth Government BY the new arrange,
msnt It IL said a free market for all hides
lE established Immediately, and hides for
marly sold at auction shall continue 10
DO thus sold, but tanners will at. all times
b, allowed TO take the hides OF the last
bid.
Trade Commissioner a. W. Ferrin re-
ports from Melbourne, Australia, that the
New South Wales Government, in an eff
fort to cope with the housing situation,
is planning TO build, hrst, houses to let
at low rentals, and then houses to sell,
and hnally II will provide money with
chase houses already built"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
FINDS SECOND NEW COMET.
Mctcalf Discovers 1t in the
DOotes Constellation.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Aug. 25.--Discov'
cry Of second new comet in three days
by the Rev, Joel IL. Metcalf was an
nounced to-day by the Harvard College
Observatory. After picking up in the
eastern sky on August 20 the first Of the
years new stray stars Mr. Metcslf re-
ported that on the night Of the ?2d at
IL o'clock he found in Bootess constel'
lation In the western sky another IN
chartcd body more conspicuous than tie
first The discoverer said IT could be
seen with a small telescope
Notification OF Mr.. MetclIfs latest md
came in an announcement from Paris or
the independent discovery Of the same
body by M, Morielly Of Marseii.es the
night after Mr.. Metcalf found Il Ths
Harvard observatory also verified Il by
visual and Photographic observation.
The two discoveries OF Mr. Meteah
which are the latest OF many watch ne
has made, were both made al SOU"
Hero, Vt. where he is spending a vaca'
ton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
FEARS INDIAN UPRISING,
British OmciaI Warns Of Ertrem'
IstA' Activities

LONDON, Aug "a grave warning
about possibilities in India arising from
the activities Of the extremist vas NJ
tered to-day by Sir Harringtou NcrH'I
Lovett who has held many important
positions In the Indian Governments ]"
the course of testimony before t11 COM
mittee OF the Government which is con-
sdering the India bill.
Sir Harrington said tn" extremist
were increasing rapidly and wer. USING
against the Government vigorous prop,
uganda, combatlye and nationa.F' 'N1
backed by Islander and misreprcsO n'a'lDM
4 strong lead was needed 'ro" hhs
land. he declared, for otherw se 'rF Nu
Of India and British interest," 'Nr',
would be accomplished policy
drifting" might mean the ntrHa '''.
Of premature home rule with -'r'. ana
disorder
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-26
Maryland. My Maryland.


Well. our old friend. Eft Dent (now
Capt DenD blew In to see US Tues
day evening. To say we were glad to
see him would be putting II mild. That
old familiar face and that handmade
went right to the heart, Friend Eft has
Just arrived from overseas, where he says
everything IL all right but old St Mary's
was a rest for his eyes after an absence
OF nearly two years. After seeing the
whole world Eft says the 81. Mary's girls
can't be beat, and as he has enjoyed thirty
summers Of single bleLsedness he IL going
to DO his very best to persuade one of
81. Mays fair damseis to share his tent
for life and settle down and never. never
leave dear old 81. Mays.