The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-12
AT THE HOTELS.

Pierre G. Henrot, OF Brussels, Belgium,
a manufacturer, who is touring this coun-
try on business, is at the Shoreham, and,
discussing the new Belgian conscriptlon
law. said last night: "As matter Of
fact, Belgium Is much more liable to-day
than In the past 10 annexation or parti-
ton by her powerful neighbors. The
country's wealth and increasing pros
perity and the possession OF one Of the
finest colonies in the world are a strong
temptation alike 10 Germany and France.
In any case, should an enemy wish to In
wade the country. either as convenient
means of communication for an army
or for purposes OF conquest. the argument
could easily be brought forward that as
Belgium Is not 10 position 70 protect
her neutrality. she loses all right to her
existence as an Independent state
The army reorganization in Belgium
is Of special interest when the aspira-
tons OF the pan-German party in Ger
many and Austria are considered. The
Austrian pan-Germans openly proclaim
that they have inscribed on their politi-
cal programme the annexation to the
German empire of not only the German
speaking Austriahs. but OF Holland and
Flanders. But this dream Of q greater
Germany. which shall extend from the
Danube 70 the Schelde, is not by any
means confined TO the Austrian pan-Ger-
mans. The eventual annexation of the
Lowiands is one of the principal planks
In the programme OF the pan-Germans in
Germany itself
This is very clearly set forth IN a
work recently published in Germany by
the 'Alldeutscher Verband.' In this hook
the Dutch and Flemish are called upon
to remember the close ties which bind
them TO their northern neighbors, willis
arguments are put forward in favor OF
an alliance between Germany. HOLLAND,
and Belgium. The next step. then. 1t is
stated. In the fulfliment OF the Teutonic
grande idea would be the unifcation or
the various German dialects into one writ
ten language"
DR.. Bush F. Manning. Of Detroit, Mich,
who was seen at the Arlington. in speak
ing of the physical education Of children.
said that not enough attention is given
to this branch OF the primary education
OF the growing generation.
The people seem to be satisfied 70
make regular encyclopedias out Of their
children, and they are proud when John
or Mary finally leaves college with a
degree or diploma Whether John and
Mary are as strong physically as they
are Intellectually is q question which
very seldom enters the minds Of the
parents, and yet it is upon the physical
condition OF a nation as well as upon its
intellectual accomplishments that its well
fare rests. More attention should be
paid TO making children strong and
healthy. In a strong and healthy body
there must be a healthy mind More
than that. there would be less need for
warehouses. almshouses, and similar In
situations.
Physical culture should be made CON-
pulsory in every public school in the
United States. 4 certain hour should
be devoted to II every day, and COM
petent instructors should be intrusted
with this most important branch OF the
curriculum. II strikes me as very Pc
culiar that this view has not been
recognized long ago by educators and
public men. A nation can become strong
and respected and prosperous only when
the bulk of it's citizens is composed OF
men and women who are strong ana
healthy. This being the foundation OF
the welfare of the nation. the lawmakers
and educators should get together ana
compel physical training in the public
schools"