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The New York herald., 1920-01-16
MIR. HOOVER AND THE PRESIDENCY.

If Mr.. julius Barnes is in a position to know
the mind of Mr.. Herbert Hoover-and probably
no man save Mr. Hoover himself is in better
position 10 know-some politicians of the Demo
cratic party wasting the time they are devot-
ing to talk of Mr.. Hoover Democratic nominee
for the Presidency. Certainly those persons who
depict Mr.. Hoover candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination have little knowledge of the
workings of the Hoover mind
According TO Mr.. Barnes Mr.. Hoover is not a
candidate for any party's nomination. He viii not
permit his friends to make an effort in his benal1
unless there should come such indisputable evil
dence of such spontaneous and universal popular
demand that it will overwhelm his present resolu-
tion not to enter politics" The mystery that has
surrounded Mr.. Hoovers political affiliations, due
principally to the fact that he has been talked or
for the Republican nomination as well as for tnat
in the gift of the Democratic party is removed py
Mr.. Barnes assertion that "Mr. Hoover IS IN
stinctively Progressive Republican" While TINS
Iphase of the mystery is not touched upon by Mr.
Barnes 1t has been asserted that Mr.. Hoover never
has voted a Democratic ticket, and also that he
has voted the Republican ticket only occasionally.
That fact, however, is no reflection upon MI
Hoover's patriotism, does 1t indicate any lack
Of interest in public affairs; his failure to vote
was due to the fact that his professional duties
took him frequently to the four corners of the
earth and that election day usually found him in
some one of those corners.
Mr. Hoover may not, probably does not appeal
to the politicians of either party. AS Mr.. Barnes
says, it would De a bold man that could claim to
find in Mr.. Hoover's record the foundation for
any belief that he could be influenced or tempted
to trade his ideals for any political preferment-
and man of that type makes no appeal to your
ordinary politician, big little. He is universally
recognized, however, Of the worlds strong
men, an American Of whose achievements in the
task of relieving the suffering in Belgium and
throughout all Europe all Americans proud;
and there is always the possibility Of such man
being drafted" by the people.
Mr.. Barnes thinks the only conceivable develop
ment that could place Mr.. Hoover on the Demo-
cratic ticket would be the adoption by the Repub-
lican party Of progressive platform and its
nomination Of candidates of reaction" Is this
meant as word Of warning to Mr.. Barnes poti.
cal associates?
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
TO STABILIZE TRADE.

The outlook at present Is dark. No greater
present task is before us than to devise means
by which some measure Of hopefulness will re-
enter the minds Of the Masses" is the conclusion
Of memoranda simultaneously addressed to the
people by representatives of large interests Of eight
nations. These men are attempting to bring about
an agreement among the nations to solve the
economic and financial problems which the world
is facing
While the signers Of the documents take issue
with the proposal of a vast international bond
ISSUE nevertheless they appeal to the people OF
nations whose trade balance and exchanges are
favorable to supply what credit is needed to the
stricken and almost helpless countries of Europe.
The appeal is prefaced by reminder that 'the
continuous growth in the volume Of outstanding
money and Of government obligations" must lie
arrested-that unless this is done the deprecia-
ton of money will wipe out the savings Of the
past and lead to bankruptcy and anarchy" In the
words Of the memoranda, 'there can be no social
or economic future for any country which adopts a
permanent policy Of meeting its current expenCi-
lures by continuous initiation of it's circulation
without a corresponding increase OF its tangible
assets" This is cause of world disorder and
unrest. The other is widespread disinclinaticn
to work and produce. "The re-establishment of Il
Willingness 10 WOrk ana TO save must De the aim
and object Of world cooperation. The world needs
lessons in production and thrift release from gov
ernment control and return to habits of thrift.
No nation should ask for assistance until it 'can
bring it's current expenses within the compass Ct
its receipts"
The plan suggested insists upon personal econ
omy the reduction Of loans TO minimum, trade
free from government control and development Of
trade through normal channels.
Mr.. Frank A. vanderlip doubtless speaks the
opinion of the other members Of the committee
selected to perfect this programme when he says,
Under no circumstances should we grant addi-
tional government credits to Europe In the last
nine months we have dissipated our own ability to
grant credits. We have blown our own credit sit
uation to such point that we cannot grant as We
could last spring" Whatever American money is
invested in foreign securities must be on COM
mercia basis. Such credits will be subtracted
from the sum OF the credits to domestic business,
and for that reason should be given with care.
The problem is how to strike safe balance be-
tween our own needs and the needs OF Europe.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
THE TURK ESCAPES AGAIN.

Still cynical and shameless. untaught and unchas-
tened by the war, European diplomacy has decreed
that the Ottoman Empire is to continue not only
In Europe but also In sovereignty over Christian
peoples. Constantinope IS to remain in the hands
OF the Turk and such historic Christian shrines as
50. Sophia are 10 abide under the crescent The
last vcstige OF pretencc Of respect for the world
opinion has been discarded and tho mockery Of
formal acceptance OF Americas war aims has
been abandoned
The Turk wins because he fits into the schemes
Of tho ambitious European Powers All this was
told weeks ago in the HERALD's special Near East
ern articles. Official announcement from Paris has
merely confirmed what persons behind the scenes
In Constantnople knew to he assured Were the
issue less tragic and tremendous We might tarry
to congratulate our readers upon ono more dstinc-
tive achievement by the HERALD. which enabled
our readers TO know the fact that Turkey was to
he retained, and the forces underlying the decision
long before any other newspaper outside Of those
associated with The HERALD foreign service
OF paramount significance in connection with
the announcement from Paris Is the conclusion
that imperialism aud old diplomacy still opera
The New York herald., 1920-01-16

tive as Of yore. Yesterday is again in the saddle.
All considerations of justice and liberty and civ
ilzation have had to give way before the supposed
advantages TO be derived by Great Britain and
France from the continuance in power of 'the
unspeakabe Turk The historic and recent
wrongs OF Greeks Armenians Syrans and other
Ottoman minorites have no weight, seemingly, in
Downing street and Quai d'Orsay
If there was principle more than another
accepted by civilization in connection with the war
1T was that the day of the Turkish dominion was
done. Not only the consciousness of the Eastern
Christians but also the settled determination of
Europe and America demanded an end of the an
achronsm Of Turkey. That resolution as
widespread as the desire to "make the world safe
for democracy" Both aims have now been
Knocked and f1outed. The Turk continues over so
much Of his former territory as the European
Powers have not seized for themselves
SO we face the future certain that this great
struggle must again be resumed. The issue has
been only postponed by the palterng "statecraft
which is not courageous enough to do right At
another time, and possibly in another way after
further fightings and massacres and expressions
and intrgues, the city of Constantinople ruler
OF the world from its strategic position astride two
continents and two seas, will be delivered from
the blighting, bloody hand of the inept Turk
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
WHY THIS CHURCH?

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD -
Apropos of the discussion now centring
around the Church of the Ascension
the query occurs. why is the Church of
the Ascension at all?"
Years ago this was an eminently respect
able parish. centre Of spiritual life and
activity. What is it today? on Sunday
mornings i, dispenses from its chance
the MOS comfortable sacrament Of tn.
body and blood of Christ" In the even
ing ii dispenses sedition. social unrest.
personal strfes. enmity and anger.
Can tree bring forth figs and thstles?
This paradox is offset by another equally
curious. Behold the rector of a once
flourishing parish. which has now reached
its Senuity. preaching radicaisn, sur
ported by wardens whose millions havc
been gained by the very antithesis cf
radicalism. What particular axe is belny
ground? Why do some eminent lawyc-s
whose millions have been made by shown;
corporations what they could do and how
they could do it, In the process of grind
ing down human toll. show so much in
terest in freedom of speech something
they have united In denying to large num-
bers of men and women employed by their
retainers?
The Bishop of New York. most es l.
nlable and capable gentleman. has de-
clared that the Episcopal Church does not
indorse Socialism or radicalism. One OF his
clergy turns his church. a parish under
Bishop Burch's jurisdiction. into & forum
where, instead Of hearing the word ot
God. one more often hears Kisses. cat calls
and sncers. Instead of a congregation
passing out of this once sacred cdifice
quietly. with spiritual uplift. men aud
women pass out, some in glee at their sup
posed triumph in debate or argument
others sullen in temporary defeat others
in rage at contradiction OF personal predi-
lections still others in amusement as
having attended a good show. What mis-
sion does the Church Of the Ascension
now serve? 80 CRITICUS.
New York City, Jan. Is 1890.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
A DESERTED WIFE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The letter OF Madame y was interest
ing TO me. do not believe she is really
as badly off as she imagines. Read my
case and make comparison between
us.
] am q deserted wife left to face my
husbands debts and to earn my own
living at a moments notice. ]. too. had
been born and brought up with all the
comforts and luxuries of life, but had
to set to work to find means W. .reby
to live, at least in happiness IL Ether
things were missing.
The result is / have earned my own
living for six years, spent two years at
the front and have always managed to
go a step up the ladder toward a sue
cessful career.
To me Madame X seems very lucky
with the assurance OF $4,000 annually.
No doubt she is lonely at times. So
am ], but / must believe that a man
who supports his wife faithfully in
spite of domestic differences still has
much good in him.
Were / in Madame's place I should
endeavor ito right tho wrong" and ITO
live happily ever after" as the fairy
stories say.
No; Madame is really one OF the
lucky ones, but she does not know il.
l.. N.
New Jersey, Jan. IA, 1920.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
IMPREssIoMsTs IN NEW YORK.

As a consequence of the great sale held en-
Wednesday evening by the American Art Associa-
ton of paintings by French impressionists every
dealer or collector who owned a Renoir or Monet
a Degas Manet, a Pissarro or a Sisley, after
reading the account of the auction, Immediately
advanced the price of his own treasure, or treas
ures, in his mind.
In the case of Renoir the test was one which
had been looked forward to with great deal Of
interest in many directions. For though this
master was regarded in his last days-his death
occurred only few weeks ago-as the greatest
living painter. it must be admitted that even he
came under the cynical rule of the salesroom that
"the only good painter is dead one"
So just as the sensational series of Degas sales
made up of the contents Of the painters studio
held in Paris within the last year or so marked
the final recognition of one who had been for long
a painters painter" but largely caviare to
the general so the keen competition for the works
of Renoir in New York is equally significant. Not
only were the paintings distinguished examples of
his genius for color, but two of them could not
fail to delight the most prejudiced in the matter
of form-especialy the lovely Femme ct En-
FAINT"
In view Of what happened on Wednesday it
would be interesting but inconcusive to speculate
as TO what sort of price would be obtained for,
say. the "Charpentier Family" which is now one
of the choicest possessions OF the Metropolitan
Museum OF Art. though 1t not so regarded
even after It had been placed in that institution
after much discussion.
Claude Monet, the last Of the impressonist
observation-disclosures despised and rejected-rwent a
long way in the direction of final recognition the
other night This man able to wiring beauty
out of the fogs, the mists, the smoke OF London
when shot through with the usually struggling but
occasionally triumphant sunlight Of the region.
The result is set of paintings which are said to
have revealed the beauty Of the Thames TO those
who lived on her banks. From these pictures IL Is
only necessary to turn TO "Les Nymphees' as
studies of water TO realize to what extent the
painter is Independent OF his subject or rather
turn It always TO his own and purpose.
As FOR tho impressonists, II is interesting to re
call the fact that It in this country--so far
from their usual haunts-that, outside their earliest
patron. Durand- Ruel, they first found themselves
the objects OF the practical and important interest
OF collectors. And 20 us they are still the
children OF light.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

1t is altogether fitting and proper that Saving
and Thrift Week should begin tomorrow, the
anniversary Of the birth of Benjamin Franklin
He stands for the principle which it is hoped may
be imbedded in the lives and characters of the
American people more deeply than ever.
In his delightful sketch Of Benjamin Franklin
Elbert Hubbard says:"Science has explained
many things, but 1t has not yet told why it some
times happens that when seventeen eggs are
hatched the brood will consist of sixteen barn.
yard fowls and one eagle Ben Franklin was
the fifteenth child Of his parents. When he was
large enough to sit at the table there were thirteen
at the board yet bis parents not superstitious
and the family circle was not broken. nor was
Benjamin put in the corner Evidently thirteen
was a lucky number for the Franklins.
James Franklin. being brother had no con.
fidence In Benjamin's intellect" When BENJAMIN
sent anonymous communications to James paper
James thought they were wonderful. When he
found out that Benjamin wrote them they were of
little account. Yet this same Benjamin did more
than any man except Washington to make Amer
ca reality. His wit and wisdom brought friends
and money to the struggling Colonies where others
failed. In Paris he looked upon as the man
who created the United States. His wisdom has
become proverbial his learning and industry q
maxim. In many respects he is the most interest
ing and notable character in American history. In
whatever field he labored wherever he turned his
talents, he exceed. He was sound business
man, a philosopher, a thinker, scientist a sage
a diplomat. a writer and friend Of humanity OF
all American heroes Benjamin Franklin is the
most fitting to exemplify the virtues which Saw
ing and Thrift Week will represent
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
Herald Readers
Discuss Topics
of Live Interest
Correspondent Draws Lesson from
the Language of a Certificate
of Naturalization.

To THE EDITOR oF THE HERALp:-
read your very logical editorial ur-
Treason and Sediticn" and beg leave to
draw your attention to what follows -
A applied to said court TO be admitted
to become a. citizen of the United States
of America, pursuant to the provisions OF
the several acts of Congress of the United
States of America for the purpose made
and provided. And said applicant having
thereupon produced to the court such evil
dence, made such declaration and re-
nunciation and taken such oaths as are
by the said acts required, thereupon it
was ordered by the said court that the
said applicant be admitted. and he was
accordingly admitted by the said court to
be citizen of the United States"
II the above-whch Is copied word for
word from certificate of naturalization
means anything 1t means this THAT the
said applicant declared himself on his
own solemn oath and on the solemn Eth
OF his sponsor or sponsors to be person
worthy Of being admitted to be citizen
OF the United States. 1t means that he
was taken to be an honest man in the
very best sense Of the word, with mental
power sound enough to make him fully
understand the sacredness of the most
important obligations he was taking on
himself by becoming such citizen. H.
then. said obligations mean anything they
mean that they bind the said citizen to
consider the best interests of his adopted
country first and above all the intere SITS
OF any other country in the world that
they bind him body and soul to fight
against all influences likely to jeopardize
the welfare Of the honest people Of the
United States in peace or in war. r.
then, the said citizen has directly or in.
directly violated said obligations, or per-
mitied others TO do so, within his xnowl-
edge. without protest, he has broken his
oath and therefore has made himself liza
bic to imprisonment for perjury and dis
franchisement B. A. RONZONE.
Brooklyn. n. Y, Jan. Il. 1920.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
As Others See Passing Events.

Jersey City has rendered service to the entire
nation by It's firm stand against Victor Berger II
has set example which may well oe followed by
the authorities of other cities which Berger proposes
to fields for his propaganda Of disloyalty.
The crying need of the hour is for OF the same
brand of a viglant and militant Americanism that
yesterday revealed to the country the proud
possession of Jersey City.-Boston Transcript.
While the most important and most praiseworthy
aspects Of farm diversificaton in Georgia the
field food production. there another crop which
has helped considerably in the revolt against all
cotton system and which is peculiarly interesting in
the evidence gives OF the States wondrously varied
soil power. We mean tobacco. From earliest planta-
ton times II was known that Georgia could raise
Sir Walters weed. and many the pipes Of peace
mot to mention guilds Of contentment) which have
been filled from her lushy acres-Auanta Journal
Berger he will to Congress prison with
tho red flag He flatter himself TO think he has
choice between the two.-Memphis Commercal-A ppcal
Governor Coolidge suggests that I'VE abandon the
mad scramble for money" All right. let the other
fellow stop scrambling frst.-Pttsburg Dispatch.
II Herbert Hoover Is rect there is litte need 10
rush more money from the United States 10 the
financial help Of Europe American citizens will say
amen 20 that doctrine. Keeping United States money
at homo might help hit II. c. L. a needed blow
Canton Repository.
The fact that there has been so little mmigra.ion
Of late years probably helps 10 correct census work
there fewer English-speakng residents. and
also tne rcuuch Appeals OF late or the federat gov
ernment to the people who have at last learned their
responsibility 20 the national government-New Or
leans Timos-Cnion.
! Thcre is much which the street refers 20 bunk
in this leap year proposal business Every one must
know as much Certainly the young OF
rageable age and the ncnstions aware OF II.
They have tho same rights in any year that they
have In leap year.-WatertoVn Times.
4 Chicago girl employed in hotel declares she
received $500 In tips in year which she com
PEELED 10 hand over TO a syndicate II that Is true,
isn't 1t about time Americanism asserted itself so
ton Repository.
This provision OF proper reading material for citizens
Of foreign birth has ived too little attention i'm
the past IL should got more and there Is agency
outside OF the public schools that render more
service in the Amercanizaton movement that the H.
brares Of the country But tho literature must
prepared and printe before IL can be distributed or
cir irculatod.--Ircnton Times.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
Subway Loop Plan" Is Indorsed
by Members of the New York Society

The subway loop plan has been In.
dorsed by the New York Society. an or
eanization composed exclusively of persons
born in New York city. according to a let
te- received yesterday by Captain w. r.
Gibbs. secretary of the Thirty-fourth
Street Board of Trade.
The letter was from Jules II. Baer
president of the New York Society, and
gave the official approval Of the society
TO the scheme to build the now loop run.
ming from Grand Central TO Thirtieth OF
Thirty-first street in Fourth avenue. west
TO Pennsylvania Station. north TO Times
Square. then east again TO the Grand
Central.
Directors OF the Thirty-fourth street
Board OF Trade will meet at a luncheon
today at tho Hotel McAlpin Annex to dis.
cuss the presentation of the loop plan
TO the Public Service Commission on next
Tuesday
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
ANOTHER AMERICAN MOTHER.

To THE Eprron OF THE HERALD:
Mr.. r. r. Ross article is ali that
true American mother should respect.
My son. major, was overseas and
when he returned here was an invalid
for months, made so by that Internal
German gas. ] wonder IL the writer
"An American Mother" had any one in
that awful war. Those German chill
dren will be taught TO hate the name
America. Better help our wounded.
crippled. blinded boys. They deserve
our help always.
AN OFFICERS AMERICAN MOTHER.
New York CITY. Jan. IL laon
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
Today In New York.

Meeting. New. York. State Bar Association
Hotel Astor. eight l.. NJ V"
Msctius. Theatre Assembly, Hotel Astor ,vc
Dinner dance. womens National Ar,or,o,,, i.
club of America. Waldorf.A Astoria Hotel. sever
T. ". -
Lecture. Miss Mary Barber Bureau of Home
Econgmics No isi West Forty .sccoud street.
Lecture Everett Dean Martiu. Does the Ma
ter0liet Interpret ton Poirt.io Autocracy Rsthc,
Than nemocracy?' Great Hall at Cooper Union
eight i. VI.
Lecture. Maurice Naeterlinck. ''The Unknown
Shore Carnegie Hail. eleven A. "
tecture Cnptain Bruce Barnsfathcr. Carnegie
Dinner Canadian Society, Hotel Biltmore. eight
r. NJ.
Meeting. Near East METROPOLITAN, Area Head
quarters. No. 300 Madison avenue. eight +. NJ
Mass meeting Labor fyceur. No. 30 Sackrnnr
street, brooklyn. eight r. ". Charles solomon
Socialist Assenblyman speaker.
Dance, Ladies' Auxiliary, British Great Wal
eight r. NJ
Dinner, Writers Club. houcring John Drink
yrs,I1g ,Ntg York, 0TrralrglrR,,, s7,i tIlvFrvrs
ral Snrlet No 20 West llfN cigath euelt
Aa.f past elsAt Z. A.
The New York herald., 1920-01-16
MRS. PARKHURST'S THANKS.

To THE EoIrou or THE HERALD
VIII you kindly allow US through your
column to thank the generous readers of
the HERALD who SO kindly provided the
funds for the Christmas celebration Of the
three hundred poor children of France?
The money was promptly cabled and these
little orphans, under the care OF Mr..
Gremer I.atour. had genuln, Emsricsn
Christmas festival.
MRS. c. n. PARRHURsT
Treasurer New York Auxiliary Of the
AicAii Assoelstise.
New lcrk City, Jan. u. LA
The New York herald., 1920-01-16

OF course 1t is an Irshman
DEFINITION. who suggests that Prohibi'
ZIONIST Is 81 man who has
water on the brain and whiskey in the cellar
But he must be thinking about certain members OF
Congress and Of the Legislature of the State Of
Now YorE
The New York herald., 1920-01-16

Average temperature yesterday. i
Average temperature for corresponding
date last year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. g
Average temperature for corresponding
date last thirty-three years........... o
Humdity:--s A. NJ, As; / p. NJ, 40:
2. M, 45.
Barometer:-s A. NJ, 800; p. NJ, %
IS F. NJ, COOL
The New York herald., 1920-01-16

In refusing TO follow
PURELY SCIENTIFIC the example OF Spring
IN INTEREST. field Mass and New
Haven Conn, which
have 1arred from circulation books dealing with
the -nanufacture of Intoxicating liquors, the New
York Public Library takes the impregnable ground
that such treatises will be histories in future.
Perhaps the librarian is not far wrong In predict