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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
13
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A viewpoint on world peace arguing disarmament and arbitration miss the danger of civil strife. It cites Mexico and China as examples, questions the efficacy of a central government, and warns that internal treason could outpace external enemies, while noting railroads and canal access impact American commerce.
American steamship lines plan to run through the Panama Canal coast to coast with regular schedules once built. Free tolls for coastwise ships benefit shippers and indirectly boost U.S. shipbuilding, while international trade ships pay tolls. Lloyds shows U S tonnage gains lag Germany and others.
The railroad brief to the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks a 5 percent freight rate increase, arguing costs have risen due to oil work, state taxes, wage hikes, and stricter laws. Presidents say earnings must improve or costs must be cut, with rail stocks falling and sympathy easing among shippers and politicians.
The Senate weighs the tariff bill with the Senate's longer view in mind. It notes faults in rates and administration and warns against logrolling. The income tax provisions threaten hardship. Four Democratic votes could defeat the bill, prompting careful committee review and input from business leaders.
The Dull moose party in New York City sticks to its policy of entering into no entangling alliances, resisting anti Tammany forces in the fall campaign. This stance mirrors its approach in other regions, despite tempting opportunities to align.
A crowded analysis of party lines and possible pacts in New York politics. Col Roosevelt backs direct primaries against Murphy Barnes machine leadership while independent hopes to oust Tamany face a disciplined opposition. The piece notes alliances, guest appearances, and the likelihood of a prearranged contest with limited chances to defeat the Tammany ticket.
The piece argues against sweeping policy reversals that would overturn protections and land grants that fueled U S growth. It cites Cannon’s defense of conservative, pro development methods and warns that obstructionist conservation could halt progress. It references Alaska and western expansion, land subsidies, and the need for strong private capital.
Winston Churchill, now first lord of the admiralty, is granted the rank of captain in the Royal Navy and the corresponding uniform through his elder brotherhood in Trinity House. The article traces Trinity House history, purpose, and notable elder brethren, including statesmen and explorers, and notes the royal grant’s insignificance in dress compared to rank.
Congress condensed reports the Senate failed to take action on the tariff bill while Senator Bristow proposed a gradual sugar rate reduction and removal of the three year clause. The Territories committee continued hearings on Alaskan issues and a five hour filibuster blocked Walter J. Haring's census director nomination. The Senate adjourned at 8 46 with no House session today.
The international tribunal for arbitration of pecuniary claims between the United States and Great Britain opened with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and John Bassett Moore present to represent their governments. Henri A. Fromageot, president, urged arbitration. Justices paid respects to President Wilson and Bryan. Over 200 cases will be submitted and resolved over about a year of working days, with a second schedule likely afterward.
Secretary Garrison reported to the Senate that regulations do not require a full record of all retired army officers in civil and quasi military life. Since 1908, 177 have applied for active service and 107 have been detailed. There are 1 025 retired officers including 4 lieutenant generals, 23 major generals, and 229 brigadier generals, with total annual pay of 3 368 607.50 dollars.
Dr. Charles D Walcott, secretary of the Smithsonian, will chair an advisory committee including War and Navy departments, bureau of standards, and weather bureau plus Aeronautic experts to meet next week and outline plans for a Langley Aerodynamic Laboratory. The project received funding approval at a recent regents meeting.
Retiring American Minister to Peking James M. Calhoun and Mrs Calhoun arrived in Washington from China. He met Secretary Bryan and State Department officials but a conference on China could not occur due to Bryan's departure for Harrisburg. A new Panamanian minister, Dr Eusebio Morales, has arrived in Washington and will be presented at the White House next week.
Military orders show Maj Charles Young and Lt Charles Morton relieved from duty and reassigned within the militia and the Seventh Infantry. Capt Bernard Sharp and Capt Will Michel receive four and one month terms, with other officers moved to Alcatraz or Walter Reed Hospital for observation and treatment.
Naval orders detail transfers including Comdr B H Campbell to naval war college and Lt Gualor BE H Williams to Atlantic sailing station. Marine corps reshuffles list First Lieut H B Green detached to Puget Sound then to Honolulu, RL Wenig reassigned to recruitment near St Pauls, and Second Lt R J Geiger moved to Philippine Islands. Arrival reports trace ships and routes across Guaymas, New York yard, Savannah, Pensacola, Rockland, Guantanamo, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and New Port, with vessels Moning Petrel Greeter Brutus and others en route or stationed at various ports.
From the Daily Consular Report a French kitchen display shows a two family setup costing $290.77 at retail. The exhibit includes a coal range priced $28.95 and a gas range with pastry oven for $8.25, plus six American made items and numerous French and household fittings totaling significant value.
A New York Times report traces a 2,000 year Chinese practice of using turtle broth as a remedy for tuberculosis and other ailments. Will iam Smith, a turtle dealer at Hotel Martinique, describes demand among Chinese customers for American turtles and notes secret preparation methods and the belief in turtle broth as medicinal.
The Fox Skin sale set a record at 2500 dollars last week in Beattle Washington as fur prices surge. The dispatch notes furs rise broadly with silver fox bat up 100 percent from a year ago and skunk and muskrat up 70 percent. Fur farming grows as four decades ago furs traded near four dollars now fetch fifty dollars, signaling shrinking natural supply.
In Jeremiah Mason's memoir, Mason visits Sumner's office where Sumner writes a peace society address. Mason jests that he would join a society to suppress thunder and lightning as readily as a society to suppress war.
Arthur J. Holmes of Beresford near Antoine Borel’s summer home found a honeycomb in a hollow limb. He poked the tree with a stick to sample the honey and was attacked by bees. A hour later he emerged to find fourteen chickens dead near the bee tree by the chicken pen.
A Philadelphia nault extols modern Egypt offering luxury rail travel and economical excursions. It praises the Nile region’s ancient wonders from Heni Hassan to Luxor while highlighting Cairo as a central tourist hub with twentieth century amenities and smooth trains de luxe.
A Lisbon legation states Portugal needs no foreign loans as its finances improve with falling indebtedness and rising deposits overseas. The note also affirms Portugal does not intend to part with colonial possessions, despite bankers approaching with favorable loan terms.
The Department of Agriculture reports 12,000,000 pounds of glucose and Epsom salt act as adulterants in sole leather. These additives do not enhance wear and, in large amounts, may shorten leather life.
Weather notes from Washington report a central low pressure area over the central U S with showers and thunderstorms across the north and east, cooler northward by 6 to 22 degrees and warmer southward by 5 to 13 degrees. The Western low moves east with rain along the northern half and into the lake region. Ohio valley showers Wednesday night or Thursday. persistent thundershowers in the south toward the Rockies and Southwest. Winds vary by coast and region. river stages noted at Vicksburg and New Orleans with minor fluctuations. Temperature readings from midnight to 8 p m show a daytime high near 82 and low around 60, with relative humidity around 31 percent in the morning and evening. Relative sunshine 6 to 8 hours, 41 percent of possible. Temperature compare with last year shows highs near 69 and lows near 60.
A Milan guest notes foreign paper makers plan higher prices for American buyers as tariff reform nears. He observes Americans and Canadians favor diverse imports, Italy expands state insurance after January 1, lowering costs for poorer classes and limiting foreign firms.
Washington secretary of state I M Howell discusses alien land law history in Washington, noting prohibitions on aliens owning lands, and current moves toward a referendum to amend the law while leases by Japanese and other aliens persist near Puget Sound cities. Included are remarks on a California parallel and a reference to broader national standardization efforts.
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