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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Drunken Finlandcrs Proceed TO
Carve Up Their Nciehbors.

For sometime there has been bad
blood between the Finlanders and
the French at Maple and at the con-
cluslon OF the meeting of town board at
Maple, on Saturday last, free-for all
night took place, which resulted in a
number OF broken heads and a number
Of other injuries.
The feud broke out again on Tues
day morning, when it is reported that
knives were freely used. As a result
three men are laid up in st. Fran
els hospital with serious injuries: Jos.
Doherty, Ambrose Bouier and Joseph
Nalade.
Joseph Eolade and Ambrose Fourier,
two farmers, who We're in a saloon, and
who went to Doherty's assistance were
seriously stabbed, the latter being cut
in the neck with bowie knife. Nolade
was stabbed all over the body and his
coat cut into ribbons. They retreated
INTO tho saloon and barred the door,
but the drunken FinIanders broke in
the door and demolished tie contents
Of the room.
The Finlandcrs who numbered o1,ort
fifty, had Just been paid OFF, and they,
Will, not The most GOOD notnra,i nnaar
any circumstances baca,ro traocba,,,,s
and Quarrelsome from the use of liquor.
One Einlander was seriously injured and
was borne away by lis companions.
Denutv sheriff ri,.hos won't 70 .,,o
c.,.,,o Of ~, ,l;..,,rl,,.., ,r,.a-.1....
,,i,,L4
p.+a Walton. ~,
No,,lou. :, ,,.t.a .ala,., 49,. n.I.
started ,,,.. :, tho .;+r -, ,ya,I,,.-,?,,.
.ve,ri,,,, ont ,,-,rr.,,+. 60 ~ ,,,,,;.;
,o,,,. .r1 ,,;,..., +to c,Io,,.;,,,. ,...,..,.,,,
aftbo or,i,.
AZ tha town ,,ootf,,,, =, ca4rr,l,..
abont Il ftv Fins racaivel or1.rs for soma
worl, tba, had do,oa, 40 ,o,,.,,. ,.,,,l,
Tba,, ir,o,,;,aa ,ho,. a. ~ a,,,.,..I,
r...ll,
,,-l.;I,;,, ,,,., 49,, -
ti.,b+i,,, o,,nrl +1,na,.aI.,a. anI =
rard 70 toll ins+ how 10 ar;a;,,a, ,,ot
,o,. IA s.,r, H. H.
loo yai,ai ana > r;nn ,t,rtal - fa,,t
over to ono side If tba room no, oII
the Firms iumnad ON loo AND lo ,,.os
badly usad mn Tho E;rrs s+.,r+o,l o,r,,,.,
tha tracks ~ Garorouv,s ,I,oo ,,a ~
the door tnev met Jim Dobert = Ann
brose Fourier and Old man Geueraux.
who tried to keep them out of the sa
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
GAR. ROYALTY ENTERTAINED
ATEAU CLAIRE.
Col. Gray, OF Madison, for Com
mander.
The Next EncanPmcnt VIII Dc Held at
Appleton.

/ Special to the TIMES.
! The Department Encampment so
/ for has been decided success. Eau
/ Claire has outdoue all other cities iii
! the state that have entertained the
| q. A. r. The decorations are nrofuse
and fine. The main feature is the arch
representing the gates of Libby PRISON,
/ Illustrated by gas and electric lights,
making one of the finest seen in any
: city. The bridges are illuminated and
all the buildings both private and
public Everybody carries the broad
smile of "Welcome, comrades Of
the c. \. r., and the shake of the
hand indicates the heartiness of the
! welcome.
There are IN attendance from Superior
JAS II. Agen, q. l.. Herrick and 5. l..
Tubbs, and of ladies Mrs. Fitzpatrick,
Eaton, Fields, and Herrick of the W. K.
c., and Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Of the
Ladies Of q. A. K.
Mrs. Reynolds was on the committee
of fraternal greetings to the Ct. \. L.
and her words were we'll received.
There were others in attendance who
formerly were Superiorites: J. +. Bal
ley, Geo Mixhin and others that | can
not now recollect.
The weather was decidedly cool, but
it did not seem to III the least dampen
the ardor of the veterans or citizens.
and the banquet was a very decided
success. Plates were spread for 200 and
most elegant spread 1t was, too, and
all handsomely decorated with flowers,
wax tapers and silverware, white linen
table spreads and napkins, and what
astOnishcd us the most was the conf
dence imposed upon the old vets, for
they were served with silver spoons,
knives and forks. But as soon as the
banquet was over they proceeded to
gather up the si!verware on account Of
the Sons Of Vets.
The program was fine. Hon. George
Barry was POSTMASTER and Rev. W. II.
Lockwood invoked the divine blessing.
Then followed a drum solo b. VIM.
Pcrcell, Lees Retreat" which stirred
the hearts Of the vets and made the
women hold their ears. Toast5 We're
| responded to by Dept. Commander
Johnson for the Ct. \. r.; Col. w. J.
Patton for the Sons; Mrs. Grimmell for
the W Il. c., which was decidedly the
| best of the evening, full of wit and
pleasantries. Mr.. Miller spoke for the
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Agents WaHtct.


Bicycle Tires . pair. Hose, betting
macintoshcs and general rubber outfit
free with protected grounds Several
agents earn over s. 900 annually. Min
eraiized Rubber Co.. New York.
The Scion Sprin" Water Co. have
conceived and are CARRYING ont novel
advertising scheme. They have placed
in many Of the drug stores 4 handsome
~ painted barrel which contains spring
water, and have connected a "penny in
the slot machine to it, SO that by drop
ping in a penny outside the window
you can haNe drink of this delight
fully cool water. Don't fail TO try the
machine. and water.
-Messrs c. A. Snow & Co., patent
attorneys, of Washingt N, d. G., have
sent Us a little book full of information
1t treats of the cost of patents, caveats,
copyrights, trade marks, infringemcnts,
interlerences, state laws concerning
patents, what patents are granted for,
advice about selling patents, abstracts
Of decisions. etc, etc. 1t is treatise
that every one interested III inventions
or patents ought to have, and will be
sent free 10 any address. Those want
I'M it should write 10 {. \. Snow 4 Co.,
Washington, d. c.
On Saturday last, which was a per-
feet summer da-, Prof. Frazier Of the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
AMCSE ).
a RAILROAD TICKET"

The ever popular farce comedy sue
cess, "A Railroad Ticket" with Free
mans Fun Makers comes to the Grand
next Tuesday, May 18th.
1t is written up to the hour with brisk
dialogue, ludicrous situations, inter
spersed with bright music, catchy songs
and enhancing dances This is a howl
ing comedy, with a dash and 90 about
it that keeps the audience in good hui
NOR during the entire performance.
The company is strong one, including
artists of merItOriOus strength. headed
by Marie Stuart and Louis Wesley, both
having been specially engaged to play
their original characters in this comedy.
Miss Stewart is better known as the
American "Fougere," and scored one
Of the biggest hits ever made h. an
American Music Hall singer on her
first appearance in London, Paris and
Berlin. Her style is peculiarly her own
and she is fascinating and pleasing TO
an audience. Louis Wesley viii be re-
mcm5ered as one of the big cards with
"Ihri.5y," the successful burlesque
from the Garrick Theatre, New York.
In the character of Chips" he is nirth
provoking and keeps the audience in
good humor during the entire evening.
The balance Of the company includes
Chas. \. Burke, the original "Snag.s,"
Harry Porter, his fifth season with thi,
piece, Matte Lockette, the winsome
soubrettc, the RAILROAD Ticket Quar-
tette," and twenty others. 1t will be
staged with special scenery and hand
7omely costumcd. Reserved seats Will
be placed on sale Monday at the usua!
places. Prices =, 30, - and -.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

WANTED-A good girl. Apply at
the TINES office
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Royal Representation
Wednesday Evening May %.
Looks Like Fake.

\ bottle was found half imbedded
in the sandy shores OF CheGuamagon
bay, five niles from Bayfield,. Wis, on
Tuesday last, which contained, or pur-
ported to contain, message from the
captain Of the steamer Manietee, which
was lost with all on board, some forty
souls, I wears ago. Tie message reads:
November, 1888. Left Bayfield, at 10
pm. Just in sight Of Michigan light
house. We may not survive the storm.
Captain Mckay, Steamer Manistee"
The strange thing about thisis that the
message does not give the day Of the
month. George Mckay, the captain :
brother, does aot believe the message
genuine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Bicycle Tires > pair. Hose, betting,
macintoshes and general rubber outfit
free with protected grounds. Several
agents earn over s. 900 annually. Min
eraiized Eubber Co, New York.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

/ SUIT. Jackson, II. : Simonds, and
Miss Kate Sabin, members of the state
visiting board, are in the city inspect
ING the Normal school.
Mr.. Raymond Frazier Of Madison,
! brother of Prof. Frazier Of the Nelson
/ Dewey High school, spent Saturday
and Sunday in our city. lie was ac-
/ rompanied by Mr.. Homer Clark OF the
same place.
An injunction has been served on
County Clerk Eimon preventing him
, from issuing certificates on the property
! of the Land & River Improvement COM
I pany At the tax sale now going on At the
/ county trc&surer's Office.
Mr.. ". {. LYONS formerly ofthc
/ printing firm Of Denham 4 Lyons, Of
this city, now editor and publisher OF
Cameron paper, was visiting friend,
and looking over business matters in
Superior this week.
1t was very unkind for the Leader
to call Alderman Newberg Il Topuiist,
but it is good deal more unkiud on
his part to deny the party that first
placed him in nomination and made il
possible for him to be elected.
4 meeting of the II. Louis Water
Power company was held at the Office
Of James +. Blrdon, on "Wednesday
morning. John T. Lewis, of Dubuque,
was elected president, and Frank Z.
Kennedy, of Duluth, secretary.
Miss Nettic Swenson, the popular
Towe- avenue miI!iuer let Tuesday for
Two tiarhors with 4 fine stock of hats,
ribbons and flowers. Miss >weuson
has visited that place for the past four
or five years and has an excellent trade.
The Lehigh Goa, and Coke company
have started up thirty more ovens, not
being able 10 I'll orders with the output
of the eighteen they previously had in
operation. The output is now about -
tons per day, auG tins run viii be steady
throughout the season.
We are under Obligations to the d.
rertoIs Of Milwaukee Industrial Expo
sition association for complimentary
tickets to the Sixteenth Annual Expo
s.tion 10 be held from sept, +tu to oc-
toner OH The Exposition promises 10
lie the best ever held in the state.
Tie Cumming avenue Ne:hodists
gave such successful entertainment
MI ,..,..l.ez- a,-prlfr,sr rli..t they have de-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

TWO Dollars a Year in Advance.
ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED on APPLICATION
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STA | 1.

:.,1rnrr-.Jamcs Wilson. of Iowa
\ rrr.rf.f-C Cornelius \. Bliss, of
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
American Merchant Marine.

The American Protective Tariff
League has just issued, in document
form, the speech of Senator Elkins Of
West Virginia on the subject of the
American Merchant Marine and Dis
eliminating Duties. This complete pre-
sentation OF the benefits of discriminate
ing duties as pledged by the Republican
platform should be read by every voter.
Any of our readers can obtain copy
for two cents. Ask for Document No
II and address ". 7. Wakeman, Gen'l.
Sec, l35 West 23d St, New York
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Notice of Referees sale OF rorcclosur
INVK'~> VI w IT ''tfsN VI VI
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
Circuit CUurt--DOuglus County. 10
Charles LGnt, Plaintiff,


J. Warren F0XOu and frances Laura FaXOn. his
wife. Defendants
notice. i. hereby given that by virtue of II
and entered in the above entitled action IN the
court aforesaid on thc nth day of January \ j.
lNg6 shall on the eth day Of June \. -. ls.I, at
eleven o'clock in the forenoon of that day, at tie
Fastcrsy front door of the county court house. in
the cit! of superior, in sand county OF Douglas
and state of Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder for cash
the real estate and mOrtgaEvd premises directed
10y said Judgment to Ice sofa and hereinafter dc
scrihtd. or So mach thereof rs may be necessary
to satisfy the amount of said Judgment. tU-wli.
the sum of seven Thousand five hundred and
eleven and S-loo dollars ts1.jll ~ with interest
thereon from the date Of said Judgment at tn.
rate of >iN per Cculuu per auuum and the costs
and expenses of such sale.
The real estate and mortgdCcf premises 50 t,
be sold aforesaid as directed 10y suii jUtgH, nj
are situated in the city OF superior in the county
OF Douglas and state OF Wisconsin and ave De
scribcd - follows. to Wit. lots numbered tuuT
rcru 90. fifteen lJl sixteen lrl and seven ccI
GD in block numbered sryCuly-tWu az in sub
division of lot a" West superior first division
ana OF the south half of the south east quarter OF
the moth cast Quarter If section Fifteen -
township forty uiuc ~ rang" fourteen 90 ne.
CurdiHg 20 the plat OF said subdivision recorded
in the office oi the Register OF Deeds in and iOi
said Douglas county.
GRAFTON MASON,
Referee appointed by said Court tc
make said sale.
CATLiN, BUTLER & LYONS,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs. "a u m Is - % y
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NJ. II. LEhcll' owner OF the hlchc-
p,irv Iy1,n .,IJ f.IJs f] ma ,as4
tIlreG yeaLs ro+,rra,l a., Tuesday IIn
WIS greatly IMPRESSED with vi.a+ ba
s,r a,l Icriayns ia. ,i,,,,I,l. .o,,-
,rv Xiii nroyn .,ra. ot thu. ri..r.est ,,,i,,irr
f;sI4s IN tie vnr}i
~. ,..
" +" ''-'' "'' O'''' '''''' '0'yo
- 7,'' d wal . III '''e S'aP' % " IoI"
record a1 rhn xl,ants Inri,a ,tn sno.
mer The pors,n winnin. r2rst ,artici-
pate in at leasttcn shoots Jurjng the
season and the parson maxim. the host
AVERAGE vi,I he awarded flo .,ri,a "a no
hi, own personal nroncrty
IT,. ~, g. NJ ,o.:, A.. ~
,,r,h;, C,IanIa~ "a I'M ant H. ~,
p,,, Nr,.,,,r,.,,r,,,1,C, ,.,.,.a;,,.o f,,a
haIf-,nna norfraitofC o,o,.a. Aftar-
PnDe fonnIer Of Tho na,n4,ctnra If
bicvcles in the United states and pjo-
neer of the great movement Ter better
American roads. Mr.. Pope was >
wears of aye on Nav 30,h.
~, ". ..,
.-.. : ., " I'm f" 40 ''''9 Dee'l :
- - - s''o ,,3,l''' 'o' 9o'Ile N'e' >
~ '.. - ,-'> w, ie','i Il u
has brought about great i,orr,,ve, ,ent
=,
III ms health, Mr.. Swain -dys there Is
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Engineer Moran who has been out
in Montana in charge Of an engine is in
town visiting his family for few days
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

\ suitable programme for Mem RAJ
dav exercises, consisting OF readings,
recitations and music, i being arranged
for in al, the schools and VIII be rend-
cred en- Friday, the 2S.h.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Normal students have arranged for
a picnic and dance to he held At the
Pavilion on Minnesota Point this sat
urday afternoon.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Patrick Ford Is erecting 4 building
on Becker avenue. near Webs -four
and feed store, u which place he IN
tends to transfer biz saloon license from
Second street.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Grafton Mason, the popular bari
tone singer, Will sing at the Royal
Representation" entertainment We'd
ncsG3y evening next
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Tho executive committee q the 81
per:or High school Alumni held a
meeting Monday and decided 70 give 4
banquet at one of the hotels n the close
Of the school wear.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Mrs. Peter +. Bradshaw and son
Jamie arrived home sunday last from
an extensive eastern trip.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Miss Louise Foote is confined to
her room with a spra!ned back. Her
school room Is IN charge of Miss Lillian
Mccormick, during her absence.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

/ 7. hU-PHYSTCTAN & SUR
+. econ vii attend professional calls
ta.h3nr- IF the day or night from village
fmlatry Cor. Becker X Fifth, Superior.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

The sale of delinquent taxes com
mcnccd at the court house OH Monday
last 30 far most of the sales have been
made to individuals.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
TGT~I iTiN

r.ra Congressman. 10th Dist
III .,',''' State senator.
h..., A~~cmhlyman, 1st Dist
:. AH.''' Dist
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
GRIND Army Of the RcnuhIic

J. u. Robe POST No. 27i Department Of
Wisconsin. meets very FIRST and Third
Wednesday, evening of each month ut ITO
West Fifth street. NisitiEL comrades cor
daily invited. A. Ii. WHEEL DEN. Com.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
REV. \. l.. TULL, Pastor.

ETWORTU LEAGUE of the VI F Church Young
Peoples Prayer Meeting every sunday evening
at Social aud business meeting first Tucs
day Of each month. All are cordially invited
+ c. PICKERING A. W. T. OGILVTE.
Secretary. President
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22
D. S. S. & A. r. r.
IIAiN. am
Church Dire-.-,--

METHODIST. = Services every sunday. morn
ing and evening. at 10 T. and 30. Sund=,-
Sch"oI Immediately after III" morning service
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
$50. All are cordially invited.
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Saturday. May p. 1897.
ST, PAUL x DULUTH X. II.
C. St. p. Nj, & 0. TIME CARD.

GEO. II. SMITH, Ticket Agent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Madame Patti at the Thompson
sive!Iie y. +. Church, "Wednesday
evening. Don't fail to sec and
near her.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

Circle meets First Monday in each month
in Central Park NJ F. church
Mrs MARY G. REYNOLDS President
Mrs. HIRAM HAYES. Scu. Vice President.
Mrs. !. VI. RUGGLES. Secretary.
Mrs. y. \. MAXIM. Treasurer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

RscoH'S Sarsanarina his over and
80 over a@4in proved ~ lis cures.
when all other preparations failed. Ii.at
i : tho Cn1 True BLOOD Purifier.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

RESBYTERTtN.-Servic every Sunday morn.
ing and evening at 1880 a m and 80 p. III
sunday school following the morning service
Thursday evening prayer meeting at 80. Al
are cordially invited. The Y. T. ; {. +. meets
at CID p. III.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

CATHOIIC-Nass at 80 and 1000 An Instrrtc-
ton at 2.G0 P. II. NcSpcrS n 800 +, NJ. Services
every Friday evening NJ 80.
REV. FATHER EUSTACE. Pastor.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

CHURCH OF TIE REDEEMER-S Services
at 5000 and 1915 Il. IN. and $50 y. IN. sunday
School 1871 p IN. Fridays al 4:l5 p. IN.
REV. +. II. BARTON. Rector.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-22

upcrior-Dlluth mandolin Club.
at the VI. L. Church, East end
v edncslay evening, May 2Gth.
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The Superior Times.

ALLUNA G. CHRISTIE. Admins
tratrlX of the Estate of J.
Lutte. Christie, deceased.
Publisher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-11
NEW ENGLAND INFLUENCES IN
CANADA

(Mr. Edward Farrer. in the May FORUM
AS for the political changes which the
exodus (from Canada to the United
States) is likely to bring about. the gem
eral opinion of French Canadians who
think about the matter at all is that some
day it must lead to the union of Canada
with the United States. The exodus from
English-speaking Canada is proportion
ately just as great. But Quebec is not
bound to England by any sentimental
ties; and the force of attraction eXerted
by the United States meets with con-
siderably less resistance there than in the
other provinces. Long after the British
had superseded the French flag the
rock of Quebec, the people on the south
shore used to look across the river and
mutter, Nous reverrons pourtant nos
BONES gems" That dream has gone;
though warm affection for France re-
mains. Except the want of free access
to the American market. the habitant has
nothing to complain of under British
rule; all the same he is British only in
name. On public holidays, when the Tn
ion Jack is flying in the English prov
inces. he hoists the Tricolor; and lately
he has taken to placing the Stars and
Stripes just below it. He is opposed to
the Imperial Federation idea. and at the
recent election voted against Mr.. Cham
berlain's imperial zollverein project be-
cause he regarded it as a step toward i'm
periaI federation Sensible Englishmen
hardly believe that he could be
coaxed into fighting England's battles
abrOad-perhaps against his mother coun-
try.-or into taking up arms against his
relatives in New England because Eng
land had fallen foul of the United States
in Venezuela. It may be well, however,
to repeat that political union with the
United States is seldom discussed among
French Canadians. The race is now
astride the boundary line; and the forces
of nature are making for it's reunion I'M
der one flag; but nature takes her time
in such matters; and we are content to
wait.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-11
FOR THE GOVERNORS EYE.

Said BOnaparte, the Great. one day,
will officer of mine dare say,
"a duty can't be done?'
The battlefields that gave to France
Her wonderful predominance
By such had ne'er been won!
No reformation ever gained
Success. or that success maintained
By means of timid thought.
I'VE can" the leaders stoutly cried:
I'VE WILL their followers replied
And vowing both they fought.
What shall we of a leader think,
Who. backed by ample power, can
shrink
At sight of ugly frowns
From noisy, selfish, heartless men
Who fam would make a drinking den
OF certain Kansas towns?
Would he but listen to the plea
OF mothers. wives and infancy
Kansas would hear him say
I m governor, by your decree,
And bless'd or damn'd IS I may be,
All shall the law obey"
SIDNEY PLATT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-11
DOWNFALL oF GREECE.

The war between Greece and Turkey
seems to have about come to an end.
The conduct of it on the part of Greece
at least has possessed some remarkable
features. If that country had started
into the contest with the deliberate in
tention of being whipped the affair
could not have been managed better for
the attainment of that end than it has
been.
When bands of Greeks began hostili-
ties by invading Turkish territory
and gained some important advantages
the government refused to sustain them
until they were forced to retreat. Twice
has the army under General SmoIenski
received orders from headquarters to
retreat from strong neutrality-suspicious.
which in all probability he could have
held for a considerable period.
The secret of it all perhaps lies in the
fact that the interests of a. number of
royal houses of Europe are nearer to
King George than are the interests of
the Greek nation. The powers, as they
style themselves, gave him to Greece
and it is not surprising that they should
control him.
Greece has learned a lesson, perhaps.
that she will not soon forget, and that
is not to go to war except under the
leadership of native Greeks. She has
been forced in the incident now draw
ing to a close to contend with superior
numbers in the field, treachery at home
and at the same time to submit to be-
ing bullied by all Europe. Under the
circumstances defeat was inevitable.
She is not left in a condition to even
participate in the arrangement of the
terms of peace, but must accept what
ever the powers choose to give her.
This is what they have calculated upon
and what they have exerted their in
f1uence to bring about.