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The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-24

cent to the winner and 40 per cent to
the loser.
duration.
That the contestants shall be permit
ted the use of soft surgical bandages.
subject to the inspection of the referee.
That each contestant shall furnish his
the referee.
That the moving picture privilege
shall become the entire and absolute
property Of the winner of the contest.
The provision regarding the furnish
ing of gloves was inserted by Fftzsim-
mons. who can do his best with a GER
tain glove to fit hand which has a
peculiar formation about the knuckles.
AS to the moving pictures 'F'itz'' has
baked on having them taken, and there
will probably be no Photographic rec
ord of the fight.
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ted to by those who are in a position to
know. He has not fought in nearly two
years or since August "a, 1900. on which
date he knocked out Tom Sharkey, in
two rounds. This was the battle that
closed boxing in New York state, the
Horton law dying September / of that
year. ~-----.s-.--
8 Bob F'itzsimmons is not boxer and
has never made any pretenses to being
and simple, and he has demonstrated
that fact time and time again. Where
muscles are necessary he has them in
bulging abundance; where they would
detract from his speed or ability to
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Chesbro,s Great Work.

Chicago, July A.-"We have a record
breaker with our team" said Captain
Clarke OF the champions. "Chesbro has
now won IL games in succession, and
Saturdays shut-out was his fourth In
the last five games and the fifth in the
last eight events in which he appeared
on the rubber. In six full games only
two runs have been scored against him,
one by Chicago and one by Boston.
His string of IL straight victories
covers period of more than two
months without q defeat"
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Fort Scot { 6. Springfield 3.

Fort Scott Kan, July 24-Fort Scott
took the first game with Springfield hit
ting Kane. freely This is the first time
Kane has lost game in this league. He
he goes to st. Louis, where he was sold
to the Cardinals
Score by innings: RHE
Fort Scott ..o000041 9 =
Springfield -. ......3 0000O3 (
Batteries-Gnl and Moore; Kane and
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FITZSIMMONS.
Eeight-5 feet 11% inches.
Weight-158 pounds.
Reach-75A inches.
Neck-16 inches.
Chest-44 inches.
Chest expanded-46 inches.
Waist-38 inches.
Hips-4O inches.
Thigh-231a inches.
Calf-14 inches
Wrist-7k inches.
Forearm-11% inches.
Biceps-14A inches.
JEFFRIES
Height-6 feet TX inches.
Weight-206 pounds.
Reach-76A inches.
Neck-171A inches.
Chest-43A inches.
Chest expanded-4S inches.
Waist-34 inches.
Hips-42 inches.
Thigh-241s inches.
Calf-161A inches.
Wrists inches.
Forearm-13 inches.
Biceps-151a inches.
Ed Graney, the man who has been
chosen to referee the fight is a friend of
both Jeffries and Fftzsimmons. He has
a reputation for fairness and is popular.
1t is to be hoped that no unexpected
angles will develop to mar the battle in
any way.
When Fitzsimmons first landed in this
country Graney was running black
smith shop. "Fftz" was then one of
the oldest looking men that ever got
Off an ocean stea amship. The Cornish
man first applied to San Francisco
athletic club for a chance to fight The
matchmaker had q place for a man of
Fftzsimmons' weight. lat pounds. but
knew nothing of the newcomer. When
1t was suggested to "Fitz" that he be
tried out in a private bout, he replied:
Il don't need to be tried out whip
ped a few of 'em in Australia, and I
guess I am good enough for this coun-
try"
The reply lost sFitzsimmons a chance
for a match, and, having nothing else
to do. he began looking for a position
as q blacksmith. One OF the men of
whom. he tried to get a job was the same
Graney. who will referee the fight Fri
day night. Graney turned F1tzsimmons
down because he did not need a man.
Two years later Fftzsimmons met him
In q friendly contest for the horseshoe
ing championship. The event became
SO widely advertised that the purse to
the winner was nearly $4,000. and Fitz-
simmons won.
On the basis of Jeffries being the bet
ter, just how F1tzsimmons now expects
to reverse the Coney Island result is
mystery to close Judges Of boxing. F1tz-
simmons - over 40 years Of age, admit
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Michigan League Quits.

Michigan State league is breaking to
pieces. The Grand Rapids team has
disbanded. the Lansing and Battle
Creek managers have declared that they
have had enough. Rainy weather and
lack of attendance have crippled the
league financially. "A meeting of the
managers has been called for here, but
it is doubtful If anything will be done
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Emporia Ia, Topeka 10.

Emporia, Kan, July 24.-In a poor
exhibition OF baseball playing the Nor
NAL team defeated the Topeka Business
college team here today by a score of
IA to 10. The visitors played lazy ball.
1t was a slugging match, there being
more long drives made than at any
for the visitors, and Bigbee of the Nor
mails made home runs. The batteries
We're: Emporia, Cook and Brookins;
Topeka, Slusser. McCampbeil and
Stevens.
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Sedalia 3, lola 2.

Sedalia. Mo, July 24-It was not ssDum-
my, Curtis turn to pitch, but when he
has won three out Of four games from Sc
dalla, would be in the box for the visitors
Curtis asked the privilege of opposing him
and won the game by score of s. to 3,
striking out II men to Forney's 2.
Score by innings: RHE
lola :..... .............0O0 0O0O0a2 5
Batteries-Sedalia Curtis and Schrant:
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Chase 4, Ellinwood 2.

Chase, Kan, July A.-Chase and
at Claf1in, Chase winning by the score
Of to g. The features of the game
We're the work of both pitchers. Bat
teries-Chase, Wieland and Mcfarland:
Ellinwood, Barngrover and Gear. Um-
pire-Casey.
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.F|Tz TRAINED. TO THE HOUR.

.That fellow was a bully and he de-
serves to be licked If he is 100.''
With the fight so near at hand II may
be worth while to repeat some of the
articles of agreement. The main items
are as follows:
That the purse shall be divided, 60 per
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Arkansas City 4, Geuda sprines s.

Arkansas City, Kan.J July 24.-The
Arkansas City Grays defeated Geuda
Springs in the best played game of the
season on the home grounds, winning
the game by good batting in the last
half Of the eighth inning by a score Of
8 to 4. Batterfes-Arkansas City. Mich
OILS and Owens; Geuda Springs, Baccus
and Buckwalter.
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Need More Help.

Often the over-taxed organs Of digestion
cry out for help by dyspepsia's pains. nau-
sea. dizziness. headaches, liver COM
plants. bowel disorders, Such troubles
call for prompt use of Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. They are gentle. thorough and
guaranteed to cure 25c at Arnold Drug
Co., 81 N. Kansas avenue.
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Humboldt 8, lola o.

Humboldt. Kan, July 2.-Humbeldt shut
out lola by the score of to O. The feat
ure of the game was Skidmores pitching.
allowing one hit and striking out IS men.
Batteries-Humboldt, Skidnore and Boce:
lola, Harding and Harvey.
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Whiteridge kept the visitors' hits well
scattered while McGill allowed the locals
to bunch them. Several times Peoria had
chance to land the game. but Whiteridge
was equal to the occasion and held them
down.
Score by innings: R.H-E.
Denver ...... % 2 '8 10
FeOfld " v v v " Y " L VI = o
Batteries-.Whiteridge and Wilson; Mo
Gill and Wilson.
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WESTERN LEAGUE
AT DES MOTNES

AT DES MONIES.
Kansas City was shut out by the locals
and in the third inning Des Moines landed
on Gibson for three runs and followed it
up by four more in the seventh Attend
ance, 500.
Score by innings: R.H.E
Des Moines ....003 0300040s5 Ii
Kansas City 10 o 0 0 0 0 90 !
Batteries-Fenney and Hanson; Gibson
and Messitt.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
AT BOSTON

Al BOSTON.
Dtneen had much the better of the pitch
er's battle. but grand fielding by St. Louis
prolonged it for 13 innings, when hits by
Collins and Freeman gave the home team
the game. Attendance, 5000.
Score by innings: PHI
Boston -. 20 00O000000I3 Is 1
St Louis. o 0 2 0 o 0 20 o. 1
Batteries-Dineen and Warner; Donahue
and Kahoe
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AT wASHINcrON

Washington found Moores delivery In
the fourth inning. This, together with some
loose playing by Cleveland, enabled the
home team to win the most interesting
game of the season. Attendance. 1855.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Washington ......0 014100s II
Cleveland -. ........1 000211 O-5
Batteries-Patten and Clark: Moore and
BemiS.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.


Al BOSION.
,16,7sS B0seen smut out Philadelphia because
scored because Hulswitt, Jennings and
Childs contributed errors that cost the
visitors three runs. Attendance, 600.
Score by innings: PHI e.
Boston .-..-. .........OO O10OOO2 6 o
Philadelphia 80 0 0 O. 90 90 5
Batteries-Willis and Moran; 1berg and
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AT PHILADELPHIA.

The home team won through opportune
hitting and Detroit's disastrous errors
Harley Is Ill and Lepine injured his hand In
practice. the Detroit team presenting
patched appearance.
Second game: R.H E.
Detroit .-........0 / 1 0 o. s
Philadelphia 80. .....1 q 0020 s-5 4
Batteries--Mercer and Buelow; Plank
and Schreck
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AT ST. LOUIS

Al 81 LOUIS.
st Louis batted out q victory for Pitcher
Doheny and Lever. The Pittsburgs play
ed poorly In the field. Wagner was bench
ed for disputing called strike. Attend
ance, 250O-
Score by innings: R.H-E.
St. Louis .............0 223110 s-10 is
P1ttsburg ...... .....-1 0 o 02I4 8
Batteries-Ierkes and ONei; Lever,
Doheny and thinner
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AT BROOKLxN.

AT BRO1)KLXN.
McGraw's New York players began a
series OF five games with the Brookiyns
on the latters grounds Wednesday after
noon and defeated the locals by a score of
to l. The features were splendid run
ming catches by Bowerman, Jones and Do
Ian. Attendance, $500.
Score by innings: 2H.E.
New York ..........O o 0 OO130- 4
Brooklyn % 0 / 0 0 0 o OIL 2
Batteries = Taylor and Bowerman;
Hughes and Farrell.
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AT COLORADO SPRINGS.

The locals tied the score in the ninth
the visitors and won out in the tenth.
Score by innings: R.H. E.
Colorado Springs ...o00000I4I-s 9 ]
Milwaukee 49,. ......0 0010103 0-s A
Batteries-Jones and Hausen; Sworn
sted; Mcpherson and Lucia.
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AT OMAHA

The visitors lost through errors. Both
pitchers were strong. but Brown received
superior support.
Score by innings: R.H. E.
Omaha .,..,... I'D 5000 01101-3
81. Joseph Il VuV ~ 8
Batteries-Brown and Gonding; Glade
and Roth.
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Chanute s, Jefferson CITY 8.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 24-Chanute
City.
Score by innings: RH.E.
Jsnerson City --.....-0e00 00201o@3 3
Batteries-Jefferson City, Hola and
QHalloran; Chanute. Relihan and Brophy.
Umpire-Cusfck
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Marshall's Band Tomorrow
At o'clock. Concert At Garfield park.
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AT PAT.TTMOpE

against Chicago without allowing hit or
9, run. Chicago gave the locals scare 70
them. Attendance, 200.
Score by innings: 2.H.E.
Baltimore ... ......211 10 0O1 ~ II !
Chicago ...... MD 0 0 o O-5 6 4
Batteries-Shields and Robinson: Garvip.
Callahan and Sullivan.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
AT KANSAS GUY.

The Blues seemed in a fair way to
break the long list of victories in the
opening innings, but they finally got to-
gether and in a whirlwind finish admfnis-
tered the third straight defeat to the Mil
lers. and incidentally chalked up the sew
enth consecutive victory for themselves.
Gibson was wild in the opening innings.
colors, and when his support became such
as to demoralize most any pitcher he
grew more effective.
Score by innings:
Kansas City ................03 3D. II 001 81
Minneapolis ...... ......0 o 9 0OoA5
Batteries-Gibson and Beville; Newlen
and Byers.
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AT MII.WAIIKEE

g. milwaukee, took a double header from,
St Paul. The first game was q pitchers
battle in which McMackin had the most
luck, Cogan and Geier coilided In the fifth
new southpaw in the secondJ jacobson, of
Port Washington. who had the visitors
guessing all the time. Attendance, $50.
Score by innings:
Milwaukee 80. ..t.........1 O0010 80
st. Paul .......-...----.....0 % o o @ O.
Batterfes-McMacl<in and Cross; Fers7l-
son and Hurley. --as
Second game--Score by innings:
st. Paul ....s..-.-.......- o 0000100D OIL
Batteries-Jacobson and Cross: Chech
and Hurley. 81
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AT INDIANAPoLIs.

Indianap01s and Toledo broke even.
Mock put the home team in the hole in
the first game and shut them out. Hughey
got a fierce humping in the second game
while Keilum went fairly unscathed. At
tendance, z,0e1.
Score by innings:
Indianapolis ...... .....0 o 00o0-O
Toledo ;.-.--: .........0 203o06
Kieinow.
Second game-Score by innings.
Toledo .-.... ..--...-.......02 OF o00 o. 4
Batteries-Kellum and Heydon: Hughey
and Heinow.
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AT LouISvuI.E

Louisville won two hotly contested games
from Columbus. Both were pitchers bat
ties. Consecutiye hitting won the first,
while luck figured largely in the result OF
the second. Attendance, s, 0O0
Score by innings:
Lou,svnie -.---. -..-.-...--0 g 300 -
Columbus -. .........--.. % 0 O000 0 e-
Batteries-Dunkle and Schriyer; Thomas
and Fox.
!. SECOND game-Score by innings:
Columbus ...-.. % 90 i 0se-s
Batteriee-coons and Spies: Bailey
and Fox -.--srss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-18

been urged IN years past have no long
err anx ground to stand upon Each
Of theni'has demonstrated It's possipili-
ties for becoming q thrifty and valuable
commonwealth,
The lands which were once considered
only productive Of mesquite and cac-
tus. Of lizards and snakes. OF Indians
and half.breeds, are now dotted over
with modern towns and villages con-
tanning the marks Of advanced clyilisa-
tIon, surrounded with cultivated fields
ana farms bringing forth cereals,
fruits and flowers both Of the temperate
ana semi tropical species, with cattle
and sheep, horses and blooded stock,
owned by people that are Americans
In the fun sense Of the term The mo-
lion that they are dominated by either
Catholic or Mormon ecclesiastical or
ders and influences has been dispelled,
ana both Territories are well equipped
10 figure and shine as sovereign states
IN the Federal Union.
In the organization Of Arizona into a
State, It should not be forgotten that
there is strip Of country adjoining
Utah which Ia Of no benefit at present
to either, Il Is unapproachable almost
from Arizona proper and while It can
be readily reached from Utah, the au-
thorltles OF this state have no power
over II under the law, and so It is prac-
tlcally left without government and
is made the refuge for lawless persons,
and the revenue that might be derived
from IT, II cultivated and put 20 proper
use. would cost more TO collect by Arb
zona officials than II would be worth
to the State.
The Arizona strip, az II has been
called during the many years in which
efforts have been made for It's annexa-
ton to Utah, should be eliminated from
the Arizona area when the boundary
lines are drawn for the new state, and
the strip be coded to the state Of Utah.
We believe the Arizona people have
come to see the right Of this proposition
and win offer no objection to the
change,
We hope to see the bill or bills for
the admission Of the Territories now
knocking at the nations door, receive
favorable consideration from both
houses Of Congress; and we feel sure
that II they are passed they win re-
celve the Presidential signature, and
our friends ON the South, at least win
soon enjoy the rights and privileges Of
complete American liberty for which
they have struggled so long.
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DRUNK ENNEss IN HAWAII.

A contemporary contains statement
by a resident of the Hawaiian Islands.
TO the effect that never before has he
seen so much drunkenness among the
natives and the Portuguese In the ISL
lands, as there Is now. II this state
ment Ia founded on fact, II does not
speak well for the influence of Amen-
can government there, Civilization has
many good things to offer TO the races
that are considered Inferior but II
with these go the vices that destroy
happiness and life, It Is a question
whether civilization itself is desirable
boon to those not possessing 1t,
This country now has millions Of
human beings In remote parts Of the
world, for which II has become In a
measure responsible, President Roose.
Welt, in his message to Congress, point
ed out that in dealing with the aborIg-
nal races few things are more Import.
ant than 10 preserve them from the
physical and moral degradation result.
ing from the liquor traffic This Is true
Congress should do what It can, by
legislative enactment and the Presi-
dent himself should use his power and
Influence FOR the appointment Of men
who are in accord with him on this
point. BY wise legislation some good
might be accomplished, but the men
who hold Office must see to It that laws
are enforced In the right spirit,
There is much talk OF "evangelIzlng'
native races In conquered island pos.
sessions, In fact there Is some rly.
airy as to what particular brand Of
the gospel ought to have the right OF
way But a Christianity that comes
with beer and rum, as we'll as Bibles
and missionaries can hope for but 1T.
tie success. 1t deserves none,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-18
TO INVESTIGATE VACCINATION

The Press Knckerbookor Express
says some New York citizens are about
to make an effort 10 secure, through
legislative enactment a commission TO
investigate THE nature and value OF
vaccination, antl-toxine, seropathy aud
other alleged prophylactlcs."
The proposed bin contemplates the
appointment OF commission Of 1--WE
members authorized to carry on the
investigation. one Of these is to BE
an advocate Of vaccination, and an
other an opponent OF that practice. The
commissioners are to be salaried and
TO have the power Of appointing a Sec
Rotary and clerk.
The idea is not bad. The question Is
one Of considerable Importance. II Is
one upon which the opinions widely DIFF
fer. and that at times has caused much
bitterness and strife. II cannot be set
tied by dlcta, as to many II appears
that experience points In diff
ferent direction to that indicated by
great many scientists. An impartial
investigation would no doubt be well
come TO many Il would be followed
with interest throughout the country by
people on both sides Of the question II
the commission If appointed, II ia TO be
hoped It's investigations VIII be both
thorough and impartial and that the re-
suit WIN be yindication Of the truth
on whatever side II really Is.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-18
A FRENCH EVIL.

The much discussed question OF the
gradual depopulaton Of France is taxi
en- up by the editor Of the Economists
Francois, who advances somewhat
novel view OF the real cause of that
condition He does not believe that It
Is due TO poverty or prlvation. but that
the desire to limit the size of the fam
lly Is responsible for the trouble, And
this desire, he thinks, originates In an
ambition to see the children well pro-
yided for. lie does not believe that
this is peculiar to France. on the con-
trary, he inds the same tendencies
among all democratic nations There
Is a WISH he says, 10 lift the family
in the social scale, and this 1t is often
enormously supposed can be done by
rest fcting the number Of children,
Western Europe, the United states and
Australia, he says, are gradually APP
preaching the French conditions, only
they follow US at a considerable dis
lance"
II Is possible that the tendency TO de-
crease n population Is seen, as here
alleged IN democratic countries. but It
would be bad logic 20 conclude that
self-goyeramsnt Is responsible for 1t,
As for France. re are told By French
authority that the love Of luxury and
fine dressing among French women Is
one of me most potent causes In pre-
venting marriage. az the great major
ity Of men are not financially able &c
crafty the demands Of fashion. This
b. probably true. And the same caus'
produces similar results wherever 4
is found IN operation, Then there u
the steady increase Of disregard fo
the Divine authority In the regulation
OF the daily affairs Of life. and the re
suit Of this il libertinlsm, which is de
rtruciive Of family lie.
But whatever are the causes, the con
ditlou itself deserves most serious at
teniion. 1t is suggested that govern
| ments make exemptions from militar
service In favor Of the supporters o
families. and distribute government Of
Gees with the end in view Of encourag
Ing the rearing Of families. This woul
undoubtedly have a good effect In som
countries. But after all. the cntir
question Is In the first Instance one q
morals II appears that no permanen
change can be effected, until d success
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HOLLAND AND GERMANY,

Prof. Halle, German scholar, sug-
gests the absorption Of Holland by the
Fatherand, lie urges Holland to
consider the fate Of Spain, which has
lost its colonies TO an expanding neigh"
Dor, and TO avoid II similar fate by
union with Germany Another reason
given Is that the empire needs the con-
troll Of the mouth Of the Rhine, and this
is perhaps the chief ground on which
the union Is urged.
The professor argues that the place
Ing Of the Dutch colonies In the East
and West Indies, In South America and
elsewhere under German protection
would certainly be Of great benefit TO
Holland Dutch ports would feel the
power Of German capital AZ the same
time the productive colonies of Holland
In the East would profit by the influx
Of German labor and resources. The
AchInese war, which has continued for
20 years, would speedily be brought to
an end by the application Of Germa-
ny's military and naval power
IL is safe TO say that Notwithstanding
the powerful arguments HoIlanders
viii continue to prefer the independ-
ence they enjoy, They are Of the same
stock from which the Beers came and
that stock Is not easily transplanted
and trained to new strings There
might be some objection on the part of
the United States to the making OF new
arrangements az far as West Indian
and South American colonies are con-
cerned, and neither Holland nor Ger
many would care to overlook that fact
The tendency In the world Is for the
larger nations to absorb the smaller,
and the time may perhaps come when
Holland. Belgium, Switzerland, the
scandinavian kingdoms and the Balkan
states shall no longer figure on the
maps as independent domains. But
the day Of division cannot be at hand
just yet A good plan for the smaller
countries would perhaps be to form an
alliance, under the auspices Of Great
Britain, for the preservation OF neu'
tralty in case OF war In Europe. As
long az they can defend their
neutrality, they are tolerably sure Of
their autonomy Switzerland and Bel
GUM are recognized as neutral states,
The others ought to look to their safe
ty in the same manner before they are
drawn into vortex Of politics from
which they may emerge as wreckage,