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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-12
1000 Join Lane
In Drive for
'Anericaniisn1'
Notables From Every Section
Hear His Plea to Educate
Foreign Bred Neighbors
Our Melting Pot Duty
Secretary, in Address Here,
Says National Ideals Must
Be a Political Religion

A ncw and aggressive campaign to
carry the spirit of America concretely
10 its alien inhabitants was started
last night at banquet at the Hotel
Astor in honor of Secretary of the In
terror Franklin n. Lane, attended by
| 900 notable5 from every part of the
country.
Secretary Lane made a stirring plea
fer the cooperation of all native born
Americans in the education of their
soreignbred neighbors. He asked that
they throw off their indifference and
join in TIE project Of translating the
ideals of Americanism into terms of
good wages, decent living condition,
knowledge of the English language and
general economic justice for the immi-
grant.
The occasion marked Che opening of
4 national effort on the part of the
Federal government, through the De-
rartment of the Interior, to enlist in
this cause every class and section of
the American people. For the first time
n the history of the United States. he
said, Americanization and the educa-
ton of native illiterates are to be con-
centrated under the Bureau of Educa-
ton.
Hopes Congress Will Act
Secretary Lane expressed the hope
that Congress at this session would
take up these problems by making an
adequate Federal appropriation for CO.
operation with the states, with the va
rious national civic agencies and with
the 2,40O communities which have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-12

enlisted IN the work through their COM
munity council plans.
The dinner was arranged by Frank
Trumbull, Felix NJ. Warburg, who acted
as chairman, and George Gordon Bat
tie.
Arthur s. Somers. president of the
Board of Education another speaker,
said that New York CITY was ready to
begin new system of teaching for
onigners after school hours, inculcat-
ing American ideas and ideals into chill
dren of foreign parents in the schools.
Secretary Lane emphasized the point
that the fusing Of alien elements was
q matter of immediate concern to the
Federal government.
Melting Pot Duty
After quoting statistics showing that
more than 100000 persons in thu
United States above ten years of age
we're unable to read or write English,
Secretary Lane said in part:
characterization must reach we'll
beyond illiterates and foreign groups
if it is to be effective. 1t must bring
every American to realization of his
melting-pot duty. How can the pot
function without the base metal as
we'll as the alloy in it? If we mean to
see our aspirations realized, our pur-
poses win through, if the hopes re-
vealed by President Wilson arc to be
made enduring estates. then the nation
must be sealed in observation-disclosures
offer helping minds as we'll as helping
hands to the cropping and handicapped
all experience, skill, idcalism and av-
bition must find more common denomi-
majors.
1.-THE native Americans. those men
into whom the traditions of liberty
have been sunk by experience of gem
erations, are primarily responsible for
whatever Indifference has been shown
by this nation in the education and en-
lightenment of those whom they have
invited to these shores. Upon us is the
responsibility, and ours the opportu-
nifty.
Owe know now that there is no such
thing as Americanism, unless Amer
lcanism is in our souls. We have got
to feel it first, and then we have got
to put 1T out among other people. We
want that word to be translated into
terms of wages for men, of living con-
ditions for men; of an America that
will mean something to the man that
comes across the water from the other
side who has come to us with differ
ent understanding of the word liberty
from that which we have had.
Flag Is But a Symbol
What is it to be loycl to America ?
What is the story of America? Is it
gold in the flag? The flag is but a
symbol. 1t represents hopes and
achievements and longings and fears,
but the flag is not America.
"Americanism must be to us po-
litical seligion. Religion is con-
sciousness that there is something bet
ter than yourself toward which you are
striving. The man is religious who be-
lieves or who knows that he stands in
the compelling presence of an ideal
and an ideal is always something that
hope to be.
each one of you has in his SOU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-12
U. 5. Soldiers and Sailors
Organize to Find W.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Jan. y
Permanent organization for the NM,
pose of taking up the problem OF :.
employment was effected in w..
ing of soldiers and sailors here -
A chamber Of commerce cor,n;.sF-
also has taken up the problem of we
viding work, admittedly serious pro
preliminary discussion TO-DAY -
knights of Columbus hut il wes u
cided by the service men that ue'
ployers be urged to give prefs,asasS ga
to men with families. Emphas;sa s JIG
given to the fact that the men a sss
work, not charity. want
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-12

marines receive messages Will.
merged. This is being done bv SUB
trailing in tho water. ~ Wires
The Rogers development .r.u
electrical experts of the governm aaoused
new efforts to expand and ; ,naa TO
radio transmission facilities. ns1 p.
the experimental work done viii 1as o.
and other ideas steady adyansaa sais
been made under war pressure ass
Rogers's theories are interwova,o, IND
those of other men in the results MN sta
are being obtained. 'hat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-12
Wireless Used
Under Sea bv
Navy in W ar
American Device Employed
to Catch Messages From
Water and Underground

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-How under
ground and through water wireless was
rut into practical use during the war
vas disclosed to-day by Navy Depart
ment officials, giving to the public an
other of its secrets. carefully guarded
so long as it might have been Of value
to the enemy. Government officials re-
gard this development, originated in
private research by James H. Rogers,
a scientist Of Hyattsville, Md, as one
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
RIVER BORINCS SOON
FOR JERSEY TUNNEL
Joint Commission Adopts Re-
port of Engineer.

A report Of plans and specifications
for the New York-New Jersey vehicular
tunnel submitted by Chief Engineer
Clifford NJ, Holland was adopted after
some discussion yesterday at the joint
meeting of the committees OF both
States with II was recommendation
that supplemental borings be made. L.
W. Bloomingdale, New York commits
sioner objected to entering the en-
gineer's report in the minutes stating
that this action would practically mean
the approval of both bodies, and on the
roll call he declined to vote.
DR. Edward Levy, n physician of the
Public Service Commission. was selected
as consulting physician to the joint COM
mission and will serve without. COM
pensation. When the actual construction
of the tunnel is begun 1t will be neces-
sary to maintain a first aid station with
attending surgeons Engineer Holland
announced the names of eight new APP
pointees to his staff with salaries rang
ing from 5000 to $1,000.
The engineer said that by August 1
he would begin testing the river bottom
along the proposed route and would need
the services of the consulting board then.
The question of adjusting the working
mems compensation regulations In har-
mony with the varying statutes of the
two States was left to counsel for the
separate commissions to work out.
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CITY STAY In GAS
CASE is SURPRISE
CoAsolidated's Attorney to
Fight Decision on Burr's
Right to Intervene.
HIGHEST COURT ARBITER
Hearing Before Master Held
Up Indefinitely IL Stay Is
Not Vacated.

The que stion of the right of the city of
New York to intervene in suit brought
by the Consolidated Gas Company to
declare the so cent gas law void is to be
decided by the United States Supreme
Court, under a stay granted yesterday
by Judge Martin T. Menton Of the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
The case was to have been heard yester-
day before A. s. Gilbert, the special mas
ter appointed by Judge JULIUS NJ. Mayer,
when John +. OBrien, Assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel. announced that stay
had been obtained
This move took the attorneys for the
gas company by surprise and produced a
furry in the court room. Finally former
Judge William L. Ransom of Whitman,
Ottinger & Ransom, announced for the
gas company that immediate efforts
would he made TO have the stay vacated.
Mr. Gilbert replied that II he was sue
cessful the hearing would go on next
Monday at 9 A. NJ.
The argument of Corporation Counsel
Burr has been that the so cent gas law
was enacted for the special benefit of
the people Of this city, and for this rea-
son the city should be the first to de-
tend 1t. Judge Mayer denied this claim,
contending that the city had no right to
regard the act as local legislation. and
his view was upheld by the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals. The stay
which Mr.. Burr has obtained from Judge
Manton holds all proceedings in the suit
in allegiance until this point can be set
tied In the highest court.
Mr.. Burr has record for opposing
the Consolidated Gas Company which
makes him especially feared In the pres.
ent action. In 1906 he forced the com.
pany to return more than 1900. 900 t.
the people in rebates. which was the diff.
ference between the so cent rate and the
81 rate which the company put into eff
feet for n short time.
The company Is basing It's present
suit to gain an increase OF rates on 4
decision of the United States Supreme
Court in 1909 which ruled against the
company. but dismissed the bill Of com.
plant without prejudice to permit the
institution of another suit II after aetna
experience It was found that the so cent
rate was unreasonable. In the twelve
years that have elapsed the gas com
pany claims II has found profits at a
constant ebb. until now 1t finds the 81
cent rate both confiscatory and uncon.
stitutional
The feelings OF the gas company
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MOVE TO BLOCK Bella KUN.
Allies Warn Against Purchase of
Securities.

PARIS, July 15.-The Interaliied Coun-
Gil to-day asked all nations to oppose the
sale in their countries of the securities
held in Hungary and which the Hunga.
rian Soviet Government has ordered the
banks to deliver. 1t was stated that the
delivery of these securities was being
made.
The Council directed the attention Of
allied and neutral governments. as well
as Germany and Austria. to the danger
that might follow the use of these funds
for propaganda. The seizure OF the Sc
curities was declared to be illegal con-
fiscation.
The Council of Five. It was stated in r
Paris despatch on July 9. was consider.
ing sending a note TO Bella Kun. head Of
the Hungarian Soviet Government. dis
approving his plan to sell securities held
in Hungary and also a note to all nations
advising that these securities be not
purchased.
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SENATORS DEMAND
NEW DAYLIGHT VOTE
Declare House Acted Halt
Heartedly on Veto.

WASHINGTON, July l5.-Repeal of the
daylight saving law, believed settled by
the House yesterday In sustaining the
Presidents veto Of repeal legislation,
was reopened to-day at. conference
between leaders of the Senate and House
Agriculture Committees.
Senators insisted on another vote by
tho House on the rider to the agricul-
taral bill to repeal the daylight saving
act. The question will be considered toL
morrow by the full House Agriculture
Committee. '.
The House Agriculture Committee,
members said, will probably send to the
House precisely the same bill that. was
rejected by the President The Rules
Committee then would he asked to pre-
pare a resolution making the rider In
order.
Senate leaders at their conference to-
day with Chairman Haugen of the
House COMMITTEES declared that the eff
fort on the floor yesterday to pass the
bill over the veto was half-hearted and
that those in charge Of the measure
had failed to point out the insIstent de-
mand from farmers for elimination of
the summer time schedule. Mr.. Haugen
said later he did not know what chance
there might be to repeal the bill. but
that the effort would be made.
In the event that they fail to repeal
the daylight saving law House commit
tee members say they would Introduce
bill making 1t operative i've instead
of seven months every year in the
hope that this plan m!iht meet the APP
prevail of the President. Should an
other vote not be obtained In the Sem
ate. Chairman Gronna of the Senate
Agriculture Committee said he was
ready to hold up the agricultural bill in
definitely and open extensive hearings
on the dayllgf1t measure.
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TO ASK TIGER TO EXPLAIN.
French Cha mber VIII Call on Pre-
mier Clemenceau.

PARIS. July l5.-The committee of the
Chamber of Deputies appointed to con-
slider the Peace Treaty has decided to
invite Premier Clemenceau TO explain
the treaty in so far as It concerns the
left bank OF the Rhine
Stephen Pichon, the Foreign Minister.
to-day addressed the committee on the
League OF Nations. He explained the
necessity of a means OF permanent arbi-
tratlon. the independence of which would
be always in evidence.
Concerning the admission of Germany
to the league, NJ. Pichon declared this
would only occur after Germany had
proved her good faith by executing the
conditions of the Treaty OF Peace. in
Guiding the restrictions OF her military
forces The Minister said he favored
amendment OF the League of Nations
covenant SO as to include the proposal
Of Leon Bourgeois for a permanent mill
tary and naval staff for the league in
order to insure It's complete efficiency in
the control OF ornaments and military
establishments
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only opposition to the passage OF this
ordinance was the curb brokers them
selves, many OF whom had conveyed to
me their strenuous opposition and who
had paid counsel voice their opposition
to the Committee on General Welfare,
of which Alderman Collins Is chairman.
The ordinance was amended upon the
written suggestion OF District Attorney
Swami and acknowledged to him in
writing that the ordinance had been
amended so as to cover any street In
the city of New York and to prevent the
evasion Of the ordinance by the moving
from their present location. Both his
communication and mine were before
you while you were considering your
veto
You now state that the ordinance
does not contain the necessary quail
fications for curb brokers and that under
the provisions of the said ordinance
disreputable brokers could procure
licenses by the mere payment of the
$500 fee. Then II Is evident that there
are disreputable brokers operating on
the curb, and II your veto is permitted
to stand they may continue inmolested
and without municipal supervision.
Under this ordinance, as passed by the
board. the Commissioner of Licenses,
the same as in all other cases of
licensing would have the power and 1t
would be his duty not to grant to any
one license who was, in his opinion
disreputable, dishonest or unqualified to
hold license.
ITO bear this out refer you to
Section GAL OF the Greater New York
Charter. which states that the Commits
sioner has full power and control over
the granting, issuing. renewing, revok-
To-
licenses and the courts have held in
interpreting this power of the Commits
sioner that his Judgment as to who Is a
qualified licensee Is final and Is not re-
viewable by certiorari. | also refer you
to Section of Article l., Chapter IA
OF the code Of ordinances, covering the
general provisions under which all
licenses shall be issued and under which
the curb brokers license would come,
which gives to the License Commissioner
the power to say who Is a 1T person to
procure a license and also gives him. the
power to suspend. REVOKE or cancel, and
Is so broad In its power that he may
take testimony and subpoena witnesses
and books In order to find whether an
applicant is qualified to hold license Of
any character"
II IL known that many curb brokers
are exceedingly anxious to prevent the
ordinance being put on the city's books
and those who have worked for its
passage are anxiously watching to see
what steps the. Board OF Aldermen will
take now to uphold their original action
In passing il. $780,. ,.
Nothing could be more childlike than
Mayor Hylan's attempted justification
for his veto of an excellent ordinance
declared Alderman William F. Quinn.
its sponsor, last night He added a
numher OF most uncomplimentary things
about the Mayor In regard to his atti-
tude on the ordinance.
The Alderman pointed out that the
License Commissioner would have the
power TO keep dishonest brokers from
doing business and that the powers OF
the police to regulate them would not
be curtailed in any way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
SPANIARDS ROUT
BANDIT RAISULI
Moroccan Fiecs After Repuise
in Fierce Battle.

MADRID, July 15.--Raisuli the Moroc-
can bandit. according to an official com
munication issued to-day. again has at
tackled the Spanish positions at El Arish,
but was repulsed after long and bitter
fight.
The bandit, realizing the Spanish
troops had cut or communications be-
tween his camp and Tangier, decided to
attack, and the conflict was carried on
furiously.
Raisuli suffered heavy losses, leaving
many dead or wounded on the field.
The communication adds the Spaniards
also lost heavily. but that they are pur-
suing Raisui. who is fleeing into the
mountainous country.
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GONZALES INQUIRY BEGUN.
Habits Of Appointed Envoy 10
Fern Investigated.
t'peciGi Despatch 10 The suN.


WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE case of
William e. Gonzales, of South Carolina,
appointed to be Ambassador to Peru.
was taken up by the special sub-com-
mittee OF the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee to-day. Hearings on the ft-
ness Of the nominee will continue for
several days. Protests against the con-
firmation of Mr. Gonzales. who Is now
Minister TO Cuba, have been lodged with
the committee. They involve the charac-
ter and habits OF Mr. Gonzales.
At to-day's session, which was conf
Dental in character. the two witnesses
examined were Rutherford Bingham
First SecFtary Of the Legation al
Havana. and Comm nder Cusachs. the
American naval attache there. Details
Of the testimony were withheld, but the
witnesses were known TO have been sum.
moned to inform the committee as 10
the truth OF certain stories emanatins
from Havana which the particularly
close scrutiny of the record of the Min
istcr has seemed 10 the Senators 10
necessitate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
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HEALS RAPIDLY

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
sTH Av. LINE SEPARATED.
2 Cent Trans From New York
Railways to stay.

The order of Judge julius NJ. Mayer
removing the Eighth avenue surface line
from the New York Railways system
and from the control of Job E. Hedges
az receiver was filed yesterday In the
Federal District Court. 1t provides that
the 2 cent transfer charges instituted by
Lewis Nixon Of the Public Service Com
mission shall continue in force. If. how
ever, by court stay or by withdrawal OF
the order the charges are discontinued.
the interchange Of transfer privileges
between the Eighth Avenue Railroad
Company and the New York Railways
Company are to be discontinued.
The separation Is made upon the con-
dition that before 1t actually goes into
effect Mr.. Hedges Is to make an agree
ment with the Eighth Avenue Railroad
Company specifying the fares and
charges that are to be made when the
road operates under its old management.
II these specifications are In dispute the
court will arbitrate later without an
appeal being possible
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
BERLIN TRAIN STRIKE ENDS.
Agitation starts for General Farm
Strike Before Harvest.

BERLIN, July l5.-The strike of en-
ployees Of the tramways ended to-day
after having lasted n fortnight. Follow
ing vote by the strikers Monday night
in which 1858 ballots 20 6.545 were
cast in favor of continuation OF the
strike. four MACS meetings were held
and 1t was resolved to resume work
forthwith The original vote did not con-
stitute a two-thirds majority. work,wili
begin Immediately in all the transport
services including the tramways and
elevated railway.
Agitation has been started in many
provinces for the calling of a general
strike of agricultural laborers just prior
to the coming harvest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-16
PLAN TUBE TO RICHMOND.
brooklyn and staten Island Com.
mittee. Will Act.

At luncheon given at the Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce yesterday in the
interest of the construction Of tunnels.
both passenger and freight under the
Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten
Island it was decided to appoint a COM
mlttee OF five from each borough to in
vestigate the problems to be overcome.
James Sherlock Davis NJ the Brooklyn
Chamber OF Commerce will name the
men from that borough and George
Cromwell, former Borough President Of
Richmond. will select the men from
there.
1t was reported at the luncheon that
all the members of the Board Of Esti-
mate with the exception of the Comp
troller were in favor of the project and
that 1t would soon become self support
ing.
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SENDS ULTIMATUM TO B. R. ]
Barrett Gives Company One Week
to Improve Service.

After a hearing held yesterday Deputy
Public Service Commissioner Barrett
gave the officials Of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company n week IN which to
make arrangements for better service
on the Smith street line.
Evidence was taken that many cars
are Short lined at Park Circle and
after long waits passengers bound for
points between there and Coney Island
have to stand in crowded cars. To
mitigate the irregularity of the service.
which the officials OF the road said was
due to delays at the Gowanus Canal
Bridge, II was suggested extra cars and
crews be kept at Park Circle to fill in
when there has been an unusually long
interval between cars.
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.s7 DEAD IN CHILE STORM.
10 Vessels sunk, S7O.OOO,OOO Prop
erty Damaged by Hurricane.

VALPARAISO. Chile. July l5-Eighty-
seven persons are known TO have been
drowned and the loss of life may have
been much greater in a hurricane which
swept this port Saturday and Sunday.
Fifteen vessels Of various sizes were
small craft. were destroyed. The prop
erty loss is estimated at .70,000,000
Among the steamships lost were the
Gotha, $3.50 tons, the Don Carlos, 1.IlA.
tons Toro. rs tons tug Cordiliera, lO7
tons the old hulls Lima, 2,S3S tons
Lontue and the Likata. The German
steamship Sais. which was washed ashore
and pounded ito pieces, lost ten OF its
crew. f'&
Seven other vessels, including the
steamer Tanis of 5000 tons. were re-
ported lost In dispatches received Satur-
day and Monday.
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array OF counsel were quite equalled by
those OF the company officials who. II
was said, cancelled their vacations In
order to attend the proceedings. The
attorneys for the company are former
Judge Lacombe. former Judge Ransom
and John a. Carver of Sherman q
Sterling. They have fought vigorously
the appearance of the city or Corpora
ton Counsel Burr in the case.