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The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Bankruptcy Reform.

A special committee OF the Mer-
chants Association Is to study the
OF the United States
bankruptcy law with the intention
of discovering means by which the
present procedure may be simplified
and the cost OF administration re-
duced. This is a step which will
command the interest and approval
Of reputable business men.
Creditors of bankrupt individuals
and bankrupt corporations know only
too well how little they can expect
to receive from the average estate
after the expenses of administration
have been paid. Crooked debtors
know equally we'll how little the
creditors will get, and bankruptcy,
as administered at present, is In their
hands a valuable threat.
II does not seem unreasonable that
the process through which bankrupt
estates are now forced can be con-
sIderably simplihed. The average
estate must provide for clerk fees,
the receiver, the trustee, the referee,
attorneys for the bankrupt, apprals-
cgs and s,enographers. Sometimes
there arc pccial masters
THO Merchants fs5ociations tom
mittce on commercial law rccom-
The New York herald., 1922-11-21

lem of the straits. but there remains
the question of concessions and OF
the potential riches OF Asia Minor
There is a wealth OF petroleum In
the Mosul region and the lower Mes
opotamian Valley. and vast mineral
and coal fields In Anatolia. There
is too the question OF the control
of the Bagdad railway. These eco
nomic considerations have all become
more important factors as the plans
for the conference have progressed
In these undoubtedly lie the possi-
bilities which IsMEr Pasha and his
delegates seek for division OF allied
Europe.
The Lausanne meeting is the ilrst
conference in a century where the
Turk has met united Europe. II
has in MUssoLINI a new power which
may be able to overcome old time
diplomatic traditions. 1t is Europe's
chance to settle permanently the
Near East question. The world for
its own peace hopes that 1t Will take
advantage of the opportunity.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
The Passing of Frank Bacon.

1t is given to few actors to make
their final exit from the stage of
this life in all the artistic radiance
that surrounded FRANK BAcoN's
death in Chicago on Sunday. He
was at the height Of his popularity.
Public eagerness held him on the
stage when he suffered from the
fatigue of his daily duties. Engage
ments had been made which would
have kept him acting in "Lightnin' )"
in all the leading cities Of the coun-
try for several years to come. In all
probability he would never have
played any other part so long as he
cared to remain on the stage.
So great was the ultimate triumph
of this man who had found the climb
to the stars steep and thorny that he
took rank at once with the most en-
inent in his art. Years of grinding
routine preceded the late towering
of his talents. Only after years Of
obscurity did the sudden flash Of un-
common ability attract attention
from the managers Of his profession.
He was ready to meet their approach.
For years he had worked on a play
which he thought showed what he
could do at his best. So his own
gifts and "Lightnin'." his own
drama, combined in one of the great
theater successes Of the age.
What were the years Of toll as
photographer, advertising solicitor,
newspaper owner, politician and util-
ity actor In his memory when they
lent their share to the ultimate
realization Of his most ambitious
dreams? If the ascent was toilsome
there was only glory at the top.
FRANK BACON so concentrated his
triumphs in the space of three years
at the Gaiety Theater that he acted
before more men and women than
some other stars have played to in
the course of q career.
He withdrew from his work for
what he thought was brief rest
with the public still thronging to see
him. He never knew the bitterness
of being neglected by those who had
once applauded. He was never put
to the hurried search for plays strong
enough in themselves to WOO back
his tickle followers. He never ex-
perienced the sickening sense Of the
veteran who lags superfluous. Hon
ors fell about him in golden
shower late in his artistic life. Yet
they were refulgent to the last. The
romance of Bill Jones had happy
ending.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Conference ut Lausanne Opens

The Near East conference opened
yesterday at Lausanne with the
Turks confronted by solidly united
Europe. Since the conference was
first discussed there has been de-
cided change in the attitude OF Italy
10 the meeting. The Facta Govern
ment was apparently without a
clearly defined policy and the belief
was that Italy was inclined TO sup
port the French contentious as
against Great Britain. MUssorINfs
first act upon his arrival in Switzer-
land was Characteristic OF the man;
be declared that Italy had Near
East policy and that she was in ac-
cord with united allied action, and
furthermore he insisted that Italy
should have an equal standing at the
conference with France and Great
Britain.
The main purpose OF the confer
once. az n has been announced, Is 20
arrange for a permanent peace be-
tween the Turks. as represented by
the Kemallsts. and Greece and to de-
fne the status OF Turkey and the
Turkish straits. This brings up the
rather peculiar position Of victor
facing victor. Tho Turks come as
victors over the Greeks. As the Ke-
mallsts refuse 90 recognize any OF
the agreements entered into by the
sultan'a Government they consid-
cred the treaty % Sevrc- as null and
void. They thus ask for a reconsid-
GRAFTON Of all conditions following
the world war and what amounts 10
an entirely new treaty with the
Allied Powers.
Even though France and Great
Britain agreed al the meeting OF the
two Premiers az Boulogne that the
sevres treaty should be revised. II Is
not yet clear that either Of these
Powers will agree that a treaty with
the Komalists should be substituted
for Il. They are likely TO insist
merely upon a revision OF the former
treaty IN entirely new treaty might
set an undesirable precedent.
The political aspect Of the Near
East question appears much less IN
vol ud thgg tbo economic. Europe
may readily uHrsg upon eastern
ihracc and solution for the prob.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Roosevelt and Clemenceau.

II was natural for CLEMENcEAU TO
wish to visit the grave of THEODORE
ROOSEVELT. In some ways CLEMEN-
CEAU is like that great American
ROOSEVELT was strong, eager and un-
tiring. He loved his country in
tensely He was not afraid to speak
bluntly, either in behalf of his coun-
try or to warn her of her faults.
ROOSEVELT was the most forceful
spokesman of preparedness in this
country, just as CLEMENcEAU was
one of it's most insistent advocates
in France. If ROOSEVELT had been
needed the United States would have
been far reader when the hour Of
war came. II CLEMENCEAU had not
been listened to what would have
happened at the Marne?
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Rebuke for a Hoofer.
Traffic Conditions at Broadway and
Chambers Street.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: I too
am one of the many who cross Broad
way at Chambers street. 1t is my BALL
wick, so I feel qualified to reply TO
Hoofer "a. F.'s" letter.
= Policeman Wishart is competent
forclble and efficient, and II Hoofer "A
r." had his job he would think Wish
arts method of expressing himself on
the dumbbellism OF the average citizen
"a. street crossings mild and inoffensive.
This crossing Is terror in the traffic
puzzle. IL regulates traffic on Broadway
for mile or more. 1t is used by all
kinds OF moving vehicles and all kinds
OF human beings from all parts Of the
metropolitan district and presents many
difficult problems, and one of the hard
est Is the protection OF the average
hoofer. who should know better, and
who Is tho most difficult to manage. as
we have no way of disciplining him.
We can arrest driver for infringing
traffic regulation, but not q hoofer.
Witness the crowds on the sidewalks
cdging out on the street to get across
with two policemen in front of them.
The patience of job would be smashed
into atoms II no were stationed at
Broadway and Chambers street.
The buses crowd this street. They
arc driven by Jerseyites who have
great confidence in their inalienable
rights as such. Tho Broadway care are
here Heavy horse and motor vehicles
are legion. Fire fighting outfits use
Chambers street as their speedway. and
we have many fire alarms. Throngs of
busy hooters pass and repass to and
from their homes. always alert and in
great hurry.
Policeman Wishart has expressed his
conclusion in his blunt and forcible
way, and Il has been effective. and no
doubt originates from what he is put
through In the course OF the day. /
wonder how Hoofer "A. f." and myself
would express ourselves IL we were otli-
GERS in charge of the traffic for one day
at Broadway and Chambers street. We
would be hunting for stronger express
sions than Wishart to give vent TO our
outraged feelings. No, Mr.. Hoofer,
Policeman wishart is mild and gentle
though forcible.
These officers should not be so criti-
cized as in this letter of a hoofer, as
they have no power to make chalk lines
on streets as safety zones. That is up
to their superiors. and the chalk lines
are coming very soon. We are far be-
hind many small towns in this regard.
JOHN II. JUDGE.
NEW YORK, November IS.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Hattie's End.

While she may not have been an
other example OF how fatal the force
OF kindness may be 10 the gentler
sex Hattie. the elephant who has
just died in Central Park. suffered
from the attentions Of her admirers
and her inactive existence in captiv-
ity. The first diagnosis OF the vet
erinarians who we're called 10 treat the
fayorite elephant when she was found
on her back in the yard OF the ele-
phant inclosure was that she had
eaten too many peanuts. Perhaps
the favors her youthful admirers
showered on her were but con-
tributing cause OF her Illness.
But Hattie did not respond TO the
treatment of the keepers who we're
struggling TO save for her little
friends their favorite among the ami
mails. When she seemed 10 be gain
ing strength there was in reality no
improvement. So widespread was
the interest in her case that delica
cies from all parts OF the country
came to the park by parcel post.
One little sympathizer stood by with
an apple when the elephant had
passed beyond even the need of the
meager diet which the veterinarians
prescribed for her.
Since 1903 she had been a favorite
of the visitors to the Park, to which
she came in that year at the tender
age Of a. Existence in the confines
of the elephant yard did not spoil her
disposition. She never became a
menace to her keepers and hostile to
the crowds about her quarters, as
certain other famous elephants did.
1t was Hattie's amiability that made
her so great favorite and in meas
ure led to the tragic result of the ex-
cessive contributions of peanuts and
other edibles from admirers.
Hattie's demise causes none of the
feeling that followed the removal of
Tip many years ago and Gunda in
June, 1915. Both had grown frac-
tious and it was necessary to be rid Of
such dangerous and uncertain occu-
pants of the Zoo. But Hattie was an
amiable spinster In the world Of the
pachyderms and her departure causes
only regret,
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
The Coue Cure.
Effects of the Use Of the Imagina
tlon In Treating Bodily Ills.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: In tho
discussions of Dr. Coue's method there
seem TO be only two points OF view ex-
pressed. Those who arc not obseseed by
the idea jeer at II. But the flaw In the
system, namely the dethronement OF the
will, IS hardly ever brought up or seen
TO be disastrous to the moral nature.
Before we are captivated by results
in hypnotic suggestion let us examine
premises and sec where they lead. DR..
Cou6 argueo that II is the Imagination
and not the will which is the real ruler
In man that though the VIII 20 be well
has little or no effect upon q sick body,
a self-hypnotism that imagines and pic
lures oneself as in fact becoming quite
well will do the trick.
That Dr. Coue's assumption is very
largely correct constitutes the tragedy OF
tho soul.I II is why we are where-gc
are. bound 20 our lower nature in spite
of vision beyond Il. and lacking free
dom in ourselves which no state en-
actment can give us. Shall We then
deliberately cater 90 this fundamental
weakness OF spiritual evolution? Every
time that hypnotism is used. whether
sclf-hyrnotism or not. tho will Is weak
cncd and put IN subJcction 20 a quality
az unstable AZ water.
The imagination ,ns ruler runs riot
with normal impulses and knocks dis
elimination and a sense OF proportion
endways. Wherever and whenever u
Is entirely cnthroncd there win be found
a selfish and unbalanced outlook. often
leading O. dccadenoc. for Il lives upon
change. and quick change at that.
The will is creative. and In its highest
and most detached aspect Godlike. Tic
ina Kinatl0u o. creative also ~ iliusion'
.s iis realm is the transltory and evan
csccnt. devoid of aenrs of moral values.
when Il forces the VIII 90 DO is bidding.
na by Or. CouCs system. u achieves
substantial results, the viii being tho
tool and tho Imagination the hand that
Yields q. u s. the old story of the god
put into tho service % not tho plain
brute but u little dancing. mss1ucrnd-
ing dovI, which under the guise 81
minlatering 70 his bodily well being Will
lead the man like a wili-o'-the-wlsp on
to a land OF shadows
When tho will Is set over tho imagi-
nation, a. with a true artist In his best
creative work. u and the emotions play
their legitimate part In life but that
means control and strength which have
TO bc attained rs effort
There are 40 short cuts 70 anything
that is worth whRe the innate hnowl
clso OF th5 fact s a heritage ~ ihc
Ausiu-sn. o1 rscei wo mast not lese
this precious ideal IN cap',u'ating 10
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
: EVENTS TO-DAY.

Amateur Athletic Union of tho United
states. convention. business sessions all Gay
dinner 80 L. NJ. Hotel McAipin
Bureau of Envelope Manufacturers OF
America. all day meetings. ciosins Win oih-
ncr nt Pm. Hotel Astor
New York Association OF Dyers and Clean.
ors, convention and exhibition. all day. Hotel
Pennsylvania.
day, Hotel Bhtmorc.
National Association of Convention Bu-
reaus morning and afternoon sessions; an
ner 6:i5 II. NJ. waldorf-Astoris.
National Hotel Mems Exposition. day and
night. Grand Central Palace.
New York state Hotel Association. meet,
Ings all day: dinner. Long Island Hotel ara
Restaurant Association, +. NJ. Hotel COM
modore.
American Railway Association. signal Sec
tion. meetings, 10 a. NJ. l.. NJ, Hotel Me-
Alpin.
shippers conference OF Greater New York.
Waldorf-Astoris, J.. NJ.
New York city Teachers Association,
meeting. Waldorf-Astorla. 3 T. NJ
Railway Mail Association, meeting, Hotol
Pennsylvania, i. ~.
Metropolitan Museum OF Art. tala Tor
classes In drawing; the out OF doors In paint
ing Alice T. Coseo. p. NJ.
Betsy Foote Chapter. Aiunnae Of Albany
Girls academy, annual luncheon hote'
Astor
woman's Law Club, meeting. discussion Of
the immigration law. Hotel McAlpin, . i. NJ
sphinx Club dinner, Personality" Harry
c. spellman. waldorf-Astoria. evening
My Pilgrimage to coue," Mrs. pevla
KIRK. Iniyersiiy Lecturers Association.
Rumford Hall. 80 East Forty first street. /.
T.. NJ, repeated Thursday evening.
Gold Star Association, social meeting, SEQ
Madison avenue. to u r. NJ
Chlldrens Museum, Bedford Park, brook-
lyn. lecture. "IIow salt u Mined. ~. y.
Lee i. NJ: daily lectures AT the Same
hour.
New York Entonaolosicai Society, meeting.
-Beetling N the Great smoky Rang 2,
Tennessee" Alan =. Nicclay, Museum VI
Natural History. y. N.
Brotherhood Of the Sinai Congregation ~
The Bronx, open meeting at the Temple,
Stcbblns avenue. near 1881 street. i. M
Peoples Institute Philharmonic Orchestra
concert Cooper Union. \. NJ.
Brooklyn Institute 81 Art and Sciences.
academy OF Music. conference par NJ. Emhu
Vlllemin En- rIionneur du Centenairo de
Pasteur." s:i5 r. NJ.
Council OF Jewish Women New York Sec.
ton. meeting, "what the Public Wants"
discussed by Fannie Hurst. Rita Weimsn,
Anzia Yezerska and others, Central SYM
goguc, S:i5 l.. NJ.
American Geographical society. meeting,
illustrated lecture. The Gorlas and Vol
canoes OF Kivu," Carl II. Akeley, Engineer
Ing Societies Building. 70 West Thirty-nintii
street, $3.50 j. NJ.
Deems Foundation lectures "1he Sclentifi
Approach" first OF a series on Seeing idf,
Whole" Or. Henry Churchill King. New
York University Auditorium, 100 Washington
square, $3.50 y. NJ. others of the series to
follow on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,
L. NJ, same place.
New York County Lawyers Association.
meeting, Hotel Astor. +. NJ.
National Founders Association, meeting,
luncheon and dinner, Hotel Astor.
New York Society OF Architects. dinner,
Hotel Astor, Z II. NJ.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Senator Newberry's Resignation

Senator NEwBERRY' resignation Is
right thing done in a manly way
If there is one criticism to make OF
his act it is that it would have been
better done months ago for the sake
of himself, his party and the United
States Senate, when it became evil
dent that his usefulness in public
Office would be largely destroyed by
bitter and ceaseless partisan politica
attacks, as Mr.. NEwBERRY himself
now admits has come to pass.
On this point THE New YORK.
HERALD said on January z last, be
fore the Senate had confirmed his
right to retain his seat:
Putting aside the honesty or fall
sity of the charges Of corrupt prac-
tices which were made against the
Newberry campaign and assuming
that Senator NEwBEERY was person.
ally guiltless of any conscious viola
ton OF law and ethics. the fact re-
mains that FoRp's persistent charges
for three years have raised the New
berry case to the dignity Of real
issue.
"Even II Senator NEwpERRY's right
TO his sea. should be sustained by the
Senate he would inevitably be han
dicapped by the incessant war that
has been made on him for the last
three years.
Some OF the best friends Of Sena-
tor NEwBERRY, Jealous for the preser-
walton OF the good record he made in
his country's service, believe that
under the circumstances it would be
the brave thing and the wise thing
FOR him 20 resign his seat and sub
nit his case TO the people Of the State
OF Michigan by standing for reelec-
ton"
THE New YORK HERALD held NJ
brief for or against Senator NEW
BERRY then; 1t holds none now. Bu
with his resignation finally submit
ted. unfortunately too late to have
the popular effect it could have ha6
eleven months ago, 1t can be said FOL
him that. however much money was
spent to achieve his election, Sena
tor NEwBERRY and his friends spen
the money out of their own pockets
in contrast with the course of some
OF his most vindictive enemies, VIII
we're willing to secure their politica
preferment with colossal drafts upoi
the United States Treasury.
Senator NEwBEKEY is properly ant
wisely out of the Senate, but com
pared with men OF that stamp, some
OF whom still remain in, Senator
NEwBEnRY is a towering figure as
public servant. citizen and a man.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21

Much more is involved in the
question OF a ship subsidy than
saving a lot OF old ships the Gov
ernment happens TO have on its
hands. For the Government TO com
init itself % a ship subsidy that
would cost IL billions OF dollars In
the effort 10 salvage something out
Of lot OF ships built when we were
in the war wouldn't seem 20 be very
good business.
The true answer to the question
whether we should now plunge on an
American merchant marine. in these
days OF economic stress, can best be
had by asking II we would commit
ourselves 20 a ship subsidy IL we had
no ships on hand and had to build a
new feet
II the answer would be no, as It
certainly would be, then II should be
no now, positively no now.
The old ships we have on hand
should not figure at all In deciding
for or against the artificial operation
OF a merchant marine through a ship
subsidy. II Is a question OF national
policy with all II involves in burden
some taxes 10 operate ships on a sub
sidy. not a question OF saving these
old ships
In the desire 10 salvage something
out OF these old war period ships Il
is easy to get tangled mp in our rea-
soning. In the judgment OF THE New
YORK HERALD 20 salvage these old
ships would prove one Of the most
disastrously expensive ventures this
country OF ours has ever indulged in.
The thing to do is 10 decide the
ship subsidy problem on its merits
and wholly without regard 10 the
idle ships we happen 10 have on
hand-more likely the old junk we
have on hand.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Save Golf From Commercialism.

Officers of the United States Golf
Association are to be commended for
their warning to the golf clubs Of
America to beware of the rocks OF
commercialism. Golf has attained its
great popularity because it is game
for the player far more than for the
onlooker. The devotee of baseball
usually is passive. He sits in the
stand and watches his hero slam the
ball over the fence. The golfer, on
the other hand, glories in the fact
that he can 60 out into the open and
do the slamming himself.
In the last two years there has
been a strong tendency to over
emphasize the exhibition golf match
by prominent professionals, and OF
course the gate receipts. This has
developed a situation which threat
ems to make the commercial aspect
of the sport almost as salient as it
is in baseball. Champions gradually
have increased their fees. Big
matches have been advertised extern
sively. Professional golfers have
sought championships largely be-
cause they could capitalize their
fame and titles in these exhibitions.
The first sign of revolt against
this condition came recently when
the Highland Club Of Pittsburgh re-
fused an increase In salary to GENE
SARAzEN, the new national open
champion, and permitted him to
leave the clubs employment. The
golfers of Highland decided that,
while it was a fine thing to- have
a national titleholder as their pro-
fessional. his fame did nothing to-
ward bettering their individual styles
and his championship repaired no
broken shafts. They voted In favor
of obtaining pro" whose ability as
teacher and mechanic would over
shadow his ability to obtain proml-
nence in sporting page headlines.
Now come the officers Of the United
States Golf Association with bull
letin asking the clubs TO use COM
mon sense in such matters. The
revolt against the commercialization
OF golf is in full swing.
The New York herald., 1922-11-21
Fear Lure.
From ths Konsas ottv rircs.

FroHt the Kansas CttU Tunes.
why do wander. why do l go
over the crests and deeps OF the main?
Ease is a garment that robes me in woe.
Love Is a phllter of passion and pain.
Give me the wilds of places and men
New reveallngs each day Of tho years
Padded feet stalking jungle and glen,
strong fears.
over tho glacier. through tho moraine;
Ice stlnglng blizzard and cold north
ern seas,
Reckless of cost. dlsdainful OF gain;
Keen Is the lure of such dangers as
these.
Ripe FOR the venture, tense for the dare
Fate flngs forward with Jest or with
Jeers;
Let hunger and thirst and contest bo
there,
To meet and greet my soul with
strong fears.
Shock OF tempest and wrath OF tho storm
Blood drying parcli OF desert monsoon.
Who would clasp safety comforting,
warm.
Deep in tho epic Of sand storms wild
Groom.
Turxid black rivers or dagger toothcd
strand,
Swift flooding menace uhst beckons
and ficcrs.
MIno be the spirit that dares 20. demand
Tho potion that drugs my heart with
strong fears.
Count all the Joys OF country and town,
Count the love that Is decided 20 pelf.
Rare smiles and jewels, fame and re-
nown,
The softneEs OF life, the feshings of
self
Back through the ages. tho tale runs the
same
Gain uho Que goal that 80 luringly
lcrrs
rat oul az thc roc', of iirc's futile game
Tho mistcr ,arin is tho grip Of strong
lear4.
FRANK MARKvAED.