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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
Put the state Control OF National
Carriers Out OF Business.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion decision that railroad fares in
New York cannot be regulated by State
authority IN such way as to make a
mockery Of national authority was IA
rorcgone conclusion.
Under the new railroad law the
carriers In given territory are to earn
as a whole & per cent. on the capital
valuation engaged in the business. If
local commissions could restrain roads
from getting within States the reve-
nues which they require TO be self
supporting ana to which they are en-
titled under the national law it would
follow that the Interstate Commerce
Commission would have to mark up
it's rates by more and more millions,
and even hundreds Of millions, Of
dollars to make up the losses suffered
within the States.
in such 4 grotcsque situation the
rates controlled by the national com
mission would have TO become SO high
that they would Kill much Of the traf-
fic subject to them. The State rates
eventually would become 50 over
whelmingly discriminatory that they
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
A MeritortOus Mast on the Warsbip
Tennessee.

Captain Il. II. LEIGH of the battle
ship Tennessee has instituted on that
giant sea fighter "NIeritorious Mast"
which promises to be of the ut
most practical usefulness in stlmulat-
ing the members of the crew 10 give
their best in their service, and in
arousinS pride in their work among
their friends ana members Of their
families. So far as we know the
Tennessce's Meritorious Mast is with
out counterpart in the navy.
For Il landsman to understand this
innovation IL must be explained that
the mast is the spot ut which the
ships company meets formally the
men to present grievances If they
have any, and offenders to hear SEN
tence. Every enlistment record-the
record which follows an enlisted man
through all the years ne spends in the
service-has column in which his
offences and punishments are set down
and another headed 'Meritorious
Conduct" which has been very seldom
used except to record extraordinary
deeds. such rs saving life or under
taking especially hazardous work and
carrying it to successful conclusion
Chances to save life are comparatively
few, and the navy's conception of
especially hazardous acts is high.
Hence the Meritorious Conduct col
umn has been little used.
Captain LEIGHs idea is that by
officially recognizing unusual devotion
to duty. though the hazard to life be
absent and by rewarding with public
praise conspicuous efforts In the rou-
tine of the service morale may be
strengthened, ships spirit built up,
ana the notion held by some men that
though punishment is sure TO follow
infractions Of the regulations eXcep-
tionally good professional conduct VIII
pass unnotccd may be obliterated.
Thus five men OF the engineers de-
partmcnt were publicly commended
by the Captain at Meritorlous Mast"
recently for this reason:
1T appears that for two weeks prior
to the trials the above named men
performed unusually credltable work
on their stations IN preparation for
the trials Although entitled TO lib
erty three nights out Of four, these
men preferred TO remain on board
voluntarily. working nights, Sundays
and holidays In order that their sta
lions might be In All respects ready.
Due largely TO their devotion to duty
and their intelligent work under try
ing circumstances THE ship was able
to complete highly successful trials
without accident and on schedule
time"
This commendation was entered on
the enlistment records Of the men In
the MeritoriOuS Conduct column, and
the Captain wrote an official letter
Of congratuation TO the next ~ kin of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
Playing With Russian Fire.

Nearly the whole British press has
been calling for the Russian trade
agreement which the Lloyd George
Government announces it Will make
and which seems the primary step
toward recognition of the Soviet Gov
ernment. President WILSON'S Admin
istration is astounded and pretty much
all the world startled by this turn of
affairs, and no wonder.
There has been a difference of opin-
ion us to blockading Russia, not to
mention sending foreign armies into
that country. For the matter of thar,
il long ago became evident that Brit
ish, French and other European troops
were not willing to 90 into Russia and
fight against Bolshevism any more
than for IT, But trying to stamp out
the Soviet tyranny under foreign heels
on its own soil is one thing, letting
nature take its course is another thing.
BY all trustworthy testimony the
particular SovietiSm Of LENINE and
TRoTZKY is on its last legs. Skilled
observers returning to London and
New York make positive predictions
that their Sovietism left to itself will
crash of its own weight before the
winter is over. If these men are
right the Lloyd George trade compact
is not likely either to fetch any COM
merce worth considering into British
hands or even to bolster up permit
nently the sinking fortunes Of LENINE.
The most ii might be expected 10 do
would be to proong his political life
sufficiently to enable him 10 complete
the economic wreck he has all but
wrought TO perfection.
In any event, the civilized world
recoils from close relationship with
the forces of disorder, oppression and
destruction which are especially alb
horrent to it after the excuses and
horrors of the long war which soaked
Europe in blood. One has only to read
TRoTZKY's delirious championship of
his Red Terrorism, as IL will appear
in THE New YORK HERALD tomorrow.
TO realize how he still flames to be
the incendiary of the. whole earth.
And ii must be the sober judgment of
farseeing craftsmanship that govern
ments which dip their fingers into the
fire TO help LENINE are sure 10 get
burnt whether BClshevism collapses
this winter or frost or two later
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
EVENTS TO-DAY.

Justice william Renwick Riddeii. Martin "
littleton and Or. Charles A. Eaton viii SPEAK
at the annual banquet OF me CahaGian 20
ciety OF New York at the Biitnore lio'e''
p. NJ. -, 80
Archbishop Patrick ]. Hayes will be guest
of honor at dinner inauguratlne a cam
paign for Fordham University, WALDORF a.
George Souie ana Prof. Joseph X. Hart NALL
speak at n meeting OF the Teachers Cino no,
In the rooms OF the Society for Ethical Spl-
ture West Sixty-fourth street. T. NJ.
The Working Girls Vacation Society VIII
hold a fair in the Hotel McAlpin. 3 T. NJ "
The Thomas Hunter Association of Gram
mar School 35 will hold its thirty-fourth am
nual banquet and reunion In the Hotel Astor'
The faculty OF wadleigh High School viii
give a luncheon in hodor of stuart IA Ro'&el
principal In the Fillmore Hotel. L. M.
Tile Manufacturers Representative Grub
autu mn dinner dance. Building Trades Cluh,
"a " est Thirty-third street. +. NJ -,
knights of Lithuanians, Branch ~, WI
give an entertainment and dance at McCsdj
den Hall. Berry street. between South second
anG Third streets. BROOKLYN, J.; NJ; -,
legiate Socialist Society. camaraderte. Civic
Club. II West Twelfth street. p M. ,-,
DR. H. A. Gleason viii lecture on Tropical
Beverage Plants in the Central Display
Greenhouse of the Botanical Garden, BnonS
Delta Delta Delta Alumni. dinner. Cafe
Theodore Leslie Shear VIII lecture o.
Sculpture from Sardes" at the Metropolitan
Museum Of Art, Il. NJ.
New York Microscopical Society. annual
exhibition. American Museum of Natural His
tory. Seventy seventh street and Central PARK
West 80 +. NJ. 20 10 80 i. NJ.
Actors Equity Association. ball and supper
Hotel Aston, y. NJ.
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. dinner. Eo-
tel McAlpn, +. NJ. ."
National Horse Show. Madison Square Gar
den closing day.
How Old the New" lecture by Or. Jauies
T. Walsh. American Museum OF Natural His
West 10 =. NJ 10
Reconstruction Days In France" lecture
by Nine Ceciie G.. Sartoris IN Towusend
Harris Hall, C. G. n. y. Amsterdam avenue
and 13Sth street, 10 Z. NJ.
Prof. William b. Otis viii lecture on 'a,hc
Colonial Era" at the Harlem Branch Of the
Y. NJ. c. A.. West 125th street 1915 T.. NJ,
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Hobbies.

The accountancy expert, MARTIN j.
Cullen. testlfying before the House
committee investigating Shipping
Board affairs, wholly lost his temper,
poise. sense Of propriety when in that
lamentable mood he declared that only
men with large administrative eXpe-
rience should be appointed to Federal
jobs requiring for their proper con-
duct the highest quality of admins
trative ability.
To he sure. Mr.. GILLEN, recovering
somewhat from this amazing outburst,
said TO the almost overcome commit
teemen Il beg your pardon, but this
is hobby of mine
Hobby. indeed. \ hobby, like the
game Of solitaire, should be the solaCe
Of the lonely, Of enforced or chosen
idleness, of the bored, if you please;
but men Of robust bodies, restless tenn
peramentS. husky voices with Il habit
of using them, should have no hobby.
Let them stick to their knitting. If
it is their unpleasant duty to revea.
that millions, hundreds Of millions of
taxes have been wasted. scattered,
lost let them say so and then hold
their peace; not 90 about bursting
into committee rooms squirting foam
ing hobby, and think Il mere apology
will set them right
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nnl Dart. weather rrnnhct.

hin Dart was past master with
The fishing rod and gun.
Says he: ~ hate to note Of late
Them sun dogs on the run.
The winter may bc mild because
Tho frogs hain't gone to roost
such talk Is fake--that's why / make
This dern old sawbuck boost
Them snakes halnt skuu into their holes
wen. what OF that? It's me
10 peg away the goshul day
And split pine knots by gee.
The goose bone says we may expect
Warm weather days galore.
But don't think! That's why / chlnk
= hem cellar walls some more
.'rhe bark upon the trees may be
as thin as paper-bull!
Meiindy sits and knits and knits
The same old socks Of wool.
Raspberries growing on the BUSH
Soft winter. aud sure proof?
An pifne, bluff-thats why STUFF
This woodshed to the roof.
.'You pluckcd some roses yesterday?
That's fine and very nice.
But that don't Say on Christmas. nay,
TN not be cutting ice.
Nopc All them signs for winter mild
To me hain't any good.
That's why 7 keep right on and heap
TN piles of wintor wood"
tioricr Srv'torR Y-rf-r.
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PREVENTING PAWICS
An Example of the Need of Quick
Action by Theatre Managers.

To THE New YoRK HERALD A recent
experience in moving picture theatre
convinced me of the necessity Of pre-
cautions to prevent panics. The play
had just got well started when there
came slight flash of light from the
stage door. succeeded by the smothered
sound Of small explosion. and then
all the lights went out The stage was
in darkness and of course the film
scenes stopped
Figures could be seen hurriedly nov
ing back Of the screen. After walt
OF about two minutes persons in the
front row began to move toward the
main entrance. There was no sign Of
panic. but a feeling of tenseness was
everywhere. In such a state OF mind
one could almost smell smoke.
The minutes went by. but no repre-
sentative OF the management came to
the footllghts to explain the trouble.
Finally, about ten minutes after the
accident. man came out on the stage
and announced that a fuse had blown
out but that the performance would
soon go on. He was SO bclated in his
appearance that before he had finished
his few words the play had begun
again.
Now. it would have been Just as easy
to make that announcement first as
last Thus made, there would have
been no chance OF panic. 1t was not
knowing what was going on that fur
nished fine background for n rush for
the doors. a little common sense by
the management IN such cases would
go far toward preventing panics.
BROOKLYN, November 10. c. E.B
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Cali 20 Sons Of the Revolution.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: 1t is
time some effort was made TO crush So
cialism and Bolshevism The way to do
so is TO join some patriotic society. the
members of which should see that not
all the time is consumed in considera-
ton OF Immediate problems--there
should be emphasis on fundamentals.
Patriotism should become more organ
izcd--not only organized but more ear
nest. more militant. more intelligent.
Why not join the Sons Of the Revo-
luton. which Is located at the quaint
Fraunces's Tavern. Broad and Pearl
streets. and which Is one of the great
societies OF the Revolutionary period?
Any ilneal descendant. either paternal
or maternal. Of one who fought In the
revolutionary war Is eligible to be-
come a member Of this society.
JOHN r. McCAFTRET
BROOKLYN. November 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
PESQUEIRA DEFENDS
MEXICAN OIL POLICY
Says American Capitalists
Used Questionable Means
to Get Concessions.
LAWS NOT RETROACTIVE
Senator Owen Praises Federal
Reserve at Petroleum In
stitute Meeting.

WAsHINGroN. Nov. 19.-R. V. PesQue-
ira, representative OF the Provisional
Government of Mexico In Washington.
told the American Petroleum Institute
here to-day that his Government never
would shame itself by confiscating pri-
vate property" He spoke at his own
request to correct. he said, statements
previously made at the Institutes meet
Ing by Frederic Il. Kellogg. counsel for
the Mexican Petroleum Corporation.
Questioned by Mr.. Kellogg whether
the Provisional Mexican Government in
tended to continue "Carranza's con-
fiscatory policy toward American oil
companies with properties in Mexico,
Mr.. Pesqueira did not commit himself
as to the future policy of his Govern
ment
When the Mexican representative cons
cluded his address. Mr.. Kellogg declared
he had failed to answer any of the
points raised by American oil producers
with holdings in Mexico who feel them
selves aggrleved."
Mr.. Pesqueira charged that American
oil interests in many instances had
acquired huge tracts Of land by dealing
in questionable way with Mexican
Government officials. Methods fire.
quently used in acquiring oil concessions.
the speaker declared. stand as a shame
to both parties" During Mr.. Pesquelra's
remarks and Mr.. kellogg's rejoinder
there was an exchange of personalities
framed in more or less diplomatic Ian
guage.
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Al the opening session Of the Amer
lean Petroleum Institute in Washing
ton this week the activity of Euro
pean nations. particularly Great Brit
ain and France, in inspring for them
selves a supply Of petroleum was men
toned as a possible menace to the
future supply OF the United States"
OF this activity the United States has
had ample warning, and If we neglect
to protect ourselves our folly will be
committed with full knowledge Of the
facts. Are we going to betray the flu
ture through inaction in the present?
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Federal Reserve Defended.

Federal Reserve banks, the Senator
contended. ought to extend to all
classes of legitimate business the credit
accommodations they need and should
have" Two or three million dollars
could be loaned to business interests, he
added. without the slightest difficulty.
"I protest against the administration
of the Federal Reserve act. which
framed. I'm n way which makes the pub
lie feel it cannot get credit 70 which 1t
IS entitled" Senator Owen declared.
The three day meeting Of the Fetro-
leum Institute closed tonight with a
banouet al which addresses were doliv-
cred by Thomas A. LIE Breton, Ambas-
sador from Argentina; Victor Murdoch,
chairman of the Federal Trade Commits
sion. who discussed Ethics of Business
and Pat Malloy. president of the West
ern Petroleum Rehners' Association
Norman H. Davis, Under Secretary OF
state, who was to have spoken, was I'M
able to be present because. he said, OF
pressure of business.
Ambassador lie Breton declared that
the development OF oil properties III the
Argentine would be ION the basis of the
fcankest and fullest cooperation for the
benefit of human progress"
1--WE have never entertained ideas OF
monopoly OF exclusion OF private enter
prise" the Ambassador continued, land
our relations toward foreign capital In
vested in the exploitation OF our natural
resources has always been most broad
and liberal Argentina grants to for
eigners the same rights that are enjoyed
by our nationals"
All officers and directors Of the insti-
tute were reelected.
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TASK OF A DREDGE.
Information asked OF the Purpose OF
Mud Digger's Industry.

TO THE NEW YORK HERALD: with
reference 10 spending money recklessiy
please explain, il in your power me
purpose of a mu! digger working about
500 feet off the pier heads just above
Twenty-third street. North River.
This machine. Government operated,
works night and day lifting up buckets
of water-about one-tenth of / per cent
midland dumps it into a scow.
Any one knowing the character OF
the river bottom knows this to be a
wiful waste of money.
DAvEY JONES
NEW YORK. November 10,
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Daily Calendar
THE WEATHER.

For Eastern New York-GenerAhy
cloudy weather to-day and tomorrow
moderate temperature moderate west
winds ~
For New Jersey-Fair weather and mild
temperature to-day and tomorrow; mod
crate southwest winds.
For Northern New England = Generally
cloudy weather to-day and Tomorrow; mod
crate temperature; moderate westerly winds
For Southern New England - Generally
cloudy weather to-day and tomorrow mat
crate temperature: moderate westerly winds
For Western New Nork-Cloudy to-day. ana
tomorrow; moderate temperature; -res
westerly winds. ~
WASHINGTON. Nov. le-Air procure
Is high In the southern states ana cfs-
ing rapidly in the Pacific Coast. llsul7.
relatively low along the northern border
There have been rains within the last twertr-
four hours in the Pacific States, Nevada,
and Idaho. while In all other parts or the
country the weather remained fair.
Temperatures are now above the average
for this date In practically all parts of ltllr
United States The outlook is for clondy
weather along the northern border and gen
River tomorrow and Sunday TemperatpFea
above the normal for this date viii continue
over the eastern half Of the country through
Sunday.
Observations at United States Weapler
Bureau stations, taken at +. NJ. YESTERDAY,
eventv-fifth meridian time: "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
Those Ancient Pocket Documents.

To THE New YoRK HERALD: have
been carrying my registration certificate
In my pocket since September IL, 1918.
May / have Il framed for my rrandchil-
dren now, or is there a chance that the
Department of Justice will make an
other Of those Stacker raids-the kind
in which they stuck UP $4,000 respect
able men in order to catch thirteen
slackers?
carried my State registration ticket
RI long time too but one night, after
having hurled in four ice cream sodas,
became reckless and threw It away.
DION y. BULLw1NKLB.
poRHs FERRY. November 10.
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sells Gas by the Tberm.

FROM the London Daily Telegraph.
Under an act recently placed on the statute
book gas win IN future be sold AZ 20 much
"thcrm' instead OF so much a thousand
feet. therm Ia the name given To- 100000
British thermal units, one OF the latter being
the amount OF heat absorbed In raising one
pound Of water tine degree Fahrenheit. The
first distributor of gas 20 announce Its
charges by the thcrm Is the South Metro
pol,tan Gas Company. which from the date
Of reading meters for the Michaemas quar-
tor will charge 81 cents thcrm The gas
is declared 10 contain $50 British thermal
i1nita IN cnch cubic foot.
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A Master Mariner Complains.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD While
the shipping Board investigation Is In
progress would Il not be well to try
ana find why some OF these ships are
commanded by masters who are not
American citizens. while American mas
ters are unable TO obtain ships?
There are undoubtedly to-day in New
York 100 masters and mates American
born or naturalized. without work
j. r. CEEArH. Master Mariner.
NEW YORK, November 10.
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NAVY CROSS AWARDED.

Capt. Q. w. Keestor. l.. :. n. r. r.
vice-president Of the United states Mail
Steamship Company. was notified yes-
terday by the Secretary of tho Nav.
that the Navy Cross had boon awarded
10 him for his services in tho war AZ
assistant to the Chief Of the Bureau OF
Steam Navigation. Capt Keoster -
mentioned specifically for his work In
supervising repairs to the machinery OF
German ships. He reorganized the Ma-o
Island Navy Yard and equipped tho
collier Jupiter. the first electrically
driven vessel In the world.
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each man. In the case of one of the
men this letter was acknowledged in
these words:
DEAR CAPTAIN: wish 20 thank
you for the letter Of congratulation
concerning my husband which YOU
had sent me
"a am very much interested in my
husbands work and trust my inhu-
ence may be such that will encour
age him ut al times.
Navy life. at its best. is difficult
for a mans family, but when such
happiness comes as was mine at re-
cept Of your letter it seems a good
life after an
There can he no doubt that the man
thus distinguished will have heartier
interest in his work because it has
brought public thanks 70 him, that his
family and friends will feel higher
degree of pride in him and his service
than they would if his efforts were
ignored and that the task of recruit
ing the desirable young men the navy
wants will be made easier wherever it
is understood that such honors are
paid for good work
The Meritorious Mast is Of course
an en4ivening incident of the sailor
routine, and the diligent men who are
called to the mast for congratulation
have their deeds described and their
portraits preserved in the ships news
paper, the Tennessee Tar, distinc-
ton much to be coveted.
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IRON STRIKERS 5NJoINED.

REAprNG. Pa, Nov. 1.-THE Berks
County Court to-day continued q pre-
liminary injunction against eleven Read
ing Iron Company strikers. enjoinng
them from interfering with the business
OF the company. The injunction against
fourteen others was dissolved Nearly
six thousand men have been on strike
more than four months and have lost
moro than $4,000 600 IN wages
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Article 27 Not Retroactive.

Mr.. Pesqueira declared that Article
of the Mexican Constitution of May,
1917, which Mr.. Kellogg had said was
,onfiscatory in principle, was not retro
active and cant be considered as
such He objected, he added to the
policy of those who are "defaming my
Government and obstructing steps to-
ward It's betterment."
AS long as American oil companies
deal with the Mexican Government"
the speaker continued ''only through
subordinates and lawyers whose main
purpose seems to be to prolong mis-
understanding there is not much pros
pect OF a solution of differences"
His Government. the speaker said. Is
opposed to enforcement of retroactive
laws. and is ready to pay all legitimate
claims for damages. Article z, he. de-
cared, is the tremendous aspiration
of the Mexican people. embodying all
their hopes for happiness" Division
Of land into smaller tracts for the bene-
fit of greater number of inhabitants,
Mr. Pesqueira said is essential to their
peace and prosperity.
Mr. Kellogg is representative or
Doheny oil interests in Mexico. and de-
clared in replying to Mr.. Pesqueira that
I've are denounced as enemies of
Mexico If we stand up in man fashion
for rights that lawfully are ours.
other sneakers at the afternoon ses-
sion of the institutes meeting We're
M. l.. Requa. vice president of the Sin
clair Consolidated Oil Corporation. who
urged the petroleum and automouVe
industries to cooperate in elimination
of fuel waste, and Senator owen OF
oklahoma. who discussed the credit
situation.