The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
AT THE HOTELS.

Who would make a good ruavor NJ pCayy
York City?"
Commander Forshew came on here az
the representative OF Gov. Hughes u er-
tend an invitation 70 d. Jusserans the
French Ambassador. 70 attend The ts--
centenary celebration OF Lake Champlssn
as the guest Of the governor Of New
York The French Ambassador accepted
the invitation. and invited Blr. Forshev
Ito dinner with him.
Yes, Bingham would make an excel
lent mayor Just because he is not a
politician. he would be Just the man for
the job; he Is honest and fearless. and.
barring few mistakes he made. he Is
all right"
How about Gaynor and Ivins7 Their
names nave been prominently mentioned
~ connection with the mayOralty noni-
I am afraid" added Nr. Forshew.
Gaynors chances have. through this
Bingham muddls. become much less
promising than they were before
" ould Roosevelt be elected mavor OF
n0w2~ ~
mo, sir; never" with emDhasis =, -.
part Of Commander ForsheE.
Clemens Artmeier. a manufacture ot
woolen goods. OF Barmea, Germany fs
at the Raleigh He is IN comDanv v-f+b
four other young German business men
who are touring this country
An Germany Is afans with rba t5a.
OF possessing the most powerful airship
feet, said Hs-r Artmeie-. and the,s
isn't town but which can show its air.
ship League whose sole and exclusive
purpose Z IS 70 boost the idea OF aerial
navigation II my own city OF Barmen.
the league numbers more than 600 rnen1-
bers. The Zee OF admission is uretrv
high. considering admission fees n Ger
many. and the result is that only he
best and most effective men and women
become members As soon as there is
enough money IN the treasury. an sirshlp Is
bought, and IS placed 81 the disposal OF
The members. Each society has expe-
rienced leaders. and as soon as any men,
Der has made three ascensions n company
with the experienced leader, he is sup
posed 70 be able 70 take charge OF a
balloon himself IA this manner every
city mas its OWL feet Of airships and IT'S
own corps OF experienced operators, al
OF which in tine OF war are placed az
the disposal OF the German war Office
The possibilities OF Germany il the ali
are absolutely without limitations
Not only do We Germans place our
balloons AT the disposal OF the govern
ment. but our automobiles, OF every de-
scr.puon, and their chauheurs are also
subject 10 government orders IN time OF
war. All OF them are drilled in the
military manual, and they VII form
most valuable adjunct 20 our army.
While We are going ahead with build.
ing Dreadnoughts and airships and are
Strengthening our position IN every con
ceirabIe shape and form. we are tnbued
with the most peace-loving sentiments.
The German IS not wariike nation: they
are industrious and peace-IOving. they
DO not want war with anybody. and. az
least. with England II IS painful % Us
10 read n the papers how England MS
judges rs.
The relations OF Germany with France
are not only correct. but they are more
cordial now that they have ever been
10 the history OF both countries There
Is q tremendous amount Of business done
between these two countries, and both
OF them realize that peace IS their only
best friend and promoter OF interests
France knows better than 70 attempt 8
wa- with Germany. and Germany has
the most Peaceable feelings toward
France.
L see your city ordinances and police
regulations permit property owners 20
make use Of the pavement for cellars,
storerooms. and boiler rooms. &C
noticed that n many places hot steam
poured from openings in the Sidewalk.
adding 10 the sWeltering heat OF The sun
an6 SLING the atmosphere with q sitting
heat That IS not allowed in Germany
Owners Of houses are not permitted 20
make use OF the property underneath the
Sidewalk. which IS the property OF the
city. America has much 70 Learn II the
line OF sanitation"
Col Charles E Nelson. Of Derby Line.
VI, is al the Raleigh. Col Nelson has
been sent 10 this city as the personal rep
resentative OF Gov. Prouty 10 extend an
invitation 70 n. Jusserand similar 10 that
of Commander Forshew. This invitation
was also accepted
Speaking OF Vermont politics, Col NeI-
son said last night II was almost a little
too early in the season 20 talk politics.
"Notwithstaading the fact that the cleo
ton for governor Is almost two years OF.
field for the nomination. and all OF them
are excellent men. They are Clinton
Merrill, former collector OF customs OF
Ennis5urgh. Vt; Charles 3. Smith. a
prominent banker Of Burlington: Speaker
cheney Frederick c. Fleetwood, former
secretary Of state and others Il Is
difficult TO tell al this tine which OF the
card win b. selected as the winner.
Derby Line" continued Col. Nelson,
who IS interested IN the wood manufac-
turing business. 'Ts near the Canadian
boundary line. in fact. only an imaginary
line divides Derby Line into the Amer
lean and Canadian territory. The Anerf-
cans and Canadians get along splendldIy.
There Is free business intercourse be-
tween, and the customs authorities of
either country are as accommodating n
every respect as possible n order 70
avoid friction
NO; do not believe that Canada win
ever be annexed 10 the United States.
That Is sentiment Of the past. and TIE
United states failed 10 grasp the OppOr-
tunity when q was held out 70 f.
Blaine had the gift Of foresight He saw
that reciprocity between the two countries
would bring Canada closer into con-
mercial and political relations with the
United States. but his ideas were not
pOpular-Lhey dropped Even since then
Canada has been growing stronger and
Weather. and feels to-day that she can
stand up unaided and can take care of
herself Canadians to-day are very loyal
10 the Crown, and have a government
which IS free and Independent IN almost
every respect; the home government
never sees AZ 10 interfere with the do
nestle affairs Of Canada
Speaking Of Japan. Col Nelson. who
Travelled extensively in the Orient. ex-
pressed his firm belief that the japanese
are preparing for war with the United