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Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
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NOTICE OF CONTEST
CFOr PubtieafiopN

:, Department Of the Interior, United
ntates fornia LaPd 0fee Los Angeles. Cal
TO CLYDE r. STEWART, of Ell Cen
tro, California, Contestee:
wa9TrR aGH are chenby hheTeby n9tified mott that
address. did on Sept. 90, 1872. fiie In
this this office his duly corroborated ap-
cancellation of your homestead, entry
No: 012439 made March 6, 1911, for
S;W. section 80, township 16 So,
grounds for his contest he alleges that
said entryman has never resided upon
said land and has wholly abandoned il
past.
You are. therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
by you, and your said entry will be
Cancelled can; hereunder without your f1r-
saer ther right to be heard therein. either
fail to file in this office within twenty
days after the FOURTH publication o:
swer, under oath, specifically meeting
and responding. to these allegations
tme 1f 3o e or i if ,Si fal within tha;
that you have served a copy Of your
answer on the said contestant either
IN person or by registered mail. II
of copy of your answer to the con-
testant IN person, proof Of such service
must De eltner the said contestants
written acknowledgment Of his receiDt
of the copy. showing the date Of its
receipt, or the affidavit of the person
ing when and where the copy was
delivered; If made by registered mail,
PROOF OF such service must consist Of
the affidavit of the person by whom
the copy was mailed stating when ana
the postofdce to which 1t was mailed.
and this affidavit must be accompanied
ter.
You should state in your answer the
name of the postoffice to which you
desire future notices to be sent to ysu
FRANK BUREN, Register.
0. r. w. ROBINSON, Receiver
Imperial Valley Press, Ell Centre Cal
Date of first publication, Nov. 1s.
Date of second publication. Nov. 20.
Date Of third publication. Dec 2,
1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
TO RECALL, Alley

[RY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS ]
Los ANGELES, Nov. ga petition
for the recall of Mayor Alexander will
be started tonight, according to w. F..
Van Deventer, who says he is EN-
ployed as assistant secretary of the
Citizens Good Government Alliance,
which has been organized for the pur-
pose. He advertised in the papers to-
day for circulators and opened offices
in a down town building. He says the
petition will allege inefficiency and in :
competency. Many believe the recall
has connection with the Eddie case af-
termath, because of Van Derventer's
announcement that the secretary Of
the recall organization is F. NJ. c.
Choate, late assistant city recorder. de-
posed by the mayor.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Not Coal Lands.-Serial No. O63O0)
States Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal,
November II, 1912. NOTICE is hereby
given that JOHN w. JONES Of Ell Gem
tro, Cal, who, on August 16, 1912, made
and 6. Section 2, T. 16 s., r. IA E. s.
E. NJ, being Tract 145, Township 16 S.,
Range IA E., S. B. Meridian, according
approval, has filed notice of intention.
to make final proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before the
Clerk of the Superior Court Of Imperial
County, at Ell Centre, California, on the
2Srd day Of December, 1912, at 10
o'clock a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: Isaac
A. Morgan, Charles Balance, Henry J.
Burk, James G. Hamilton. all Of Ell
Centre, Cal.
FRANK BUkHN. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

experience one can gain when first
presenting a proposition is of immense
value to their future endeavors.
There is still another reason why
this is q desirable procedure to follow.
Your friends, on giving you their sub
scriptiOn, will ask you to explain the
campaigns details so that they can fur
ther your efforts to win.
Another point worthy of much con
sideration when seeking a friends sub
scription is the information they can
give you on how to secure other sub
scriptions and the suggestions they
can give along these lines are of in
calculable value.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Of THE DAY
WERE NUMEROUS IN THE VALLEY

Thanksgiving day throughout the
valley was the occasion for many small
assemblies. families and friends being
united for the day
The chief function in Ell Centro was
an assembly of about fifty people at
great feast spread and where dancing
furnished amusement during the even
ing.
dances and other signs of festivity,
and many a turkey contributed to the
spirit of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

tNOt CONl Lnnus.-SerfaI NO. O662S.)
Department of the Interior, United
October 80, 1912. NOTICE is hereby
given that LILLE II. GRAY. of Seeley,
Cal, who on June 16, 1910, made Desert
Land Entry No. 06625, for NEA SEA,
ER NEA, Section 8, Township 16 S.,
notice of intention to make final proof
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Clerk of the Su-
perior Court of Imperial County, at El
Centro. California. on the 11tn day Of
December, 1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses: Ben.
jamin F. Mcdonald, Anton F. Gerdes
Grover c. Gray all of Seeley, CAL; John
r. Collins of Dixieland, Cal
FRANK BUREN,, Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IC. c. p, Secs. 14S0-1492l
In the Superior Court of the County OF
Imperial, State of California
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Struuk, Deceased.
Estate of John Strunk, deceased.
dersigned, John F. Strunk, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first pub
Hcation of this notice to the said John
F: Strunk, administrator, at the office
of Dan V. holland, room 2, Beach block
Ell Centre, California, the same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate, County of Inn
perial.
Dated November 2nd, A. d. 1912.
JOHN F. STRUNK
Administrator of the Estate of John
Strunk, Deceased. sat-noy3e
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
GET YOUR FRIENDS TO AID YOUR
CAMPAIGN WITH THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS
Securing Subscription Votes
Collecting Readers Coupons-7hey County, Faster

Securing subscription payments t.
the Press for the votes they bring is
a much quicker and surer way 70.
the candidates to build up their stand
ing than by collecting readers cou-
pons. Votes secured from subscrip-
tions count up much faster. This fact
no candidate striving for the votes to
win one of the campaign prizes should
overlook. While it is possible to Sc
cure a good start by obtaining read
ers' coupons and they prove an aid in
launching your campaign. they are,
nevertheless, a very sluggish means OF
advancing your vote total.
1t was not the intention of the Press
when it planned the circulation cam
paign to make it possible for a can
didate entering it to win one Of the
prizes by clipping readers coupons.
They were included in the campaign
plan as an Inauguration and stimulator
for starting the candidates campaigns.
A person starting in a new undertaking
always experiences considerable diff
Guilty getting II under way, and 70
remove this obstacle and to make it
easy for new entrant to start his or
her search for votes it was decided TO
publish the readers coupons.
The outcome of the campaign will
depend on the subscription votes each
and every candidate secures. and ac-
cordingly every candidate should con-
centrate his or her attention on and
bend every effort to secure subscrip
depends on the ability they display
in this direction.
paign for votes, get your friends to
further it with their subscriptions. 1'nls
ingly, the thing to do is to solicit
their subscriptions before another can
didate gets support that rightly be-
longs to you.
One of the very best ways to inaug
urate a successful campaign for votes
is through the subscriptions of your
friends. One is almost certain of Sc
curing a longer term subscription pay
ment from friend than from stranS
er, which means a larger number of
votes and a greater impetus to the
start of ones campaign. The votes
their subscriptions will bring will give
you a standing that will prove beyond
a question of doubt to the most cas-
ual observer that you are in the race
for votes to win.
Then a person can present the de-
tails Of a new proposition to a friend
with considerable more ease than to
stranger. due to past acquaintance.
This in itself Is q great aid. as the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
INDIANS OPPOSE IRRIGATION DAM

Ell PASO, Nov. 29.-Papago Indians
in Pima county, Arizona, threaten to
go on the warpath and an appeal for
protection has been sent to Washing
ton by the government engineer on ir-
rigation projects.
c. A. Engle, in charge of a govern
ment surveying corps in Pima county.
rode 60 miles to Sacaton to wire the
department in Washington for protec-
ton against the Papagos, who had az
tackled his camp and attempted to de-
stroy the surveying instruments.
The Indians say they do not wish
any irrigating dams, and they think
the work being done by the govern
ment is but preliminary to seizing their
lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
REVOLUTIONJSTS DISCOVERED

IB1 UNITED PRESS ASSOCIAT1ONS1
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Nov. 29.-As a re-
suit of the shooting of John Stevens
Mexican halfbreed, Mexican officials
believe they have unearthed a plot to
further the Sonora rebellion. They
say they have evidence that 100 men
are mobilized here and that they have
rifles and ammunition cached in the
hills. Stevens claims he was shot
while pointing out to the leader of the
rebels the best way to seize the smell
ter at Aqua Prieta.
Secret service men say the rebellion
would seek to elevate ]. Flores Magon,
ex-minister of public instruction, who
lived recently in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Work by married couple
man general ranch work. woman to
cook. A. c. PECK, Riverside Hotel,
Ell Centro. 1854
FOR RENT-About 200 acres of GOOD
land. 80 acres in barley now, balance
corn and cotton land. About half
very soft, balance medium. Will rem,
for cash or shares. BOX 421, I'm
perial. x1S4
FOR SALE-A good paying business
in Ell Centre, $1,000 cash Address
BUSINESS, care Press.
FOR RENT rooms. --irnished or un-
furnished. w. ]. REEDY, 9Th St
north Of Railroad x1S2
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Union Services

The religious sentiment found eX-
preston in each of the towns of the
valley in union services, all the
protestant churches joining in the ex-
preston of thanks.
In Ell Centre the union services were
held in the Christian church where
Rev A. w. Williams read the scrip
lures and offered the prayer Of thanks
giving. Rev. Oliver Saylor read the
presidents proclamation and Rev. w.
G. Conley delivered an appropriate ser
mon, in which he recounted many
special occasions for Thanksgiving on
the part of the people Of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
No Losers

Ten per cent cash commission will
be paid on all new subscription bust
ness turned in during the campaign
to those candidates who fail to win
prize, providing they remain active
until its end, December 21st.
Rules of Prize Awarding
Each candidate is limited to winnin g
one prize.
In case of a tie, the value of the
prize will be equally divided among
those polling a tie vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Concert Tonight

The Byron Troubadours come to Ell
Centre with a reputation that promises
the biggest musical treat experienced
III Imperial valley. If you have not
secured your seat call at Dunaway's.
Come early and get good seats at tn
opera house. Come and enjoy your
self
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Vaults In Court House

Masons are at work In the court
house building two great vaults, one
for the use of County Recorder Norton
and the other for County Auditor
Carey, which are relied on to protect
the records from the fire risk to
which they have always been subject
ed in the past. These vaults were
ordered By the supervisors some time
since, but it took several weeks to get
the required steel work.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29.-Ralph
Whitehouse, a realty salesman, was
instantly killed and two others in
jured when automobile in which
they were returning from Vernon
road house early today collided with
Pacific Electric motor truck
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
DISTRICT CANDIDATES.

First Capital Prize at Large
Studebaker Touring Car. $1400.
Second Capital Prize at Large
Building Lot, $4,000.
Third Capital Prize at Large
Building Lot. 100000.
District I.
SuperHsoral District /.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order, $4,000.
The Candidates:
Grace Bennett, Calexico ....... 50, ,120
Mrs. Mamie Cline, Heber. . 1855
Mrs. Grace Wright, Calexico. 500
DR.. Hutchison, CaleXico. ...... 5000
w. 1. Mccoy, CaleXico. 100
Mrs. f. Bragg, CaleXico ....... 100
Nelson Bonar, Calexico ......... 100
F. r. Allendorph, CaleXico ...... 10U
Dave Mulligan, Calexico ..... 100
Mrs. Emma Mckusick, CaleXico.. 40
Mrs. s. McCullum, Calexico ... 100
G. Z. Cook, Calexico MINIMUM. 100
James c. Cole, Calexico ...... 100
Fannie Bragg, Calexico ...... 100
VIM. ]. Calls, Calexico ..... 100
Mrs. Laura Carr Calexico ...... 100
Mr.. F. Renaud, Calexico. ........ 100
c. Remey, Calexico. 100
James B. Pulliam, Calexico. 100
Mrs. Matte Scott, Calexico. ... 100
Mr.. T. f. Hudgins, Calexico.. 100
Mr. C. F. Hunick, Calexico.. . 100
Mr.. Benz. F. Francis. Calexico... 100
Mrs. Eva L. Parker, Calexico. 100
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
AMBASSADOR REID SICK

fBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Ambassador
Reid is confined to his bed in London
and his physicians consider his condi-
ton serious, according to a London
dispatch to a New York daily
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

DR.. F. NJ. Wellington. specialist in
Optometry from San Diego, is here
again on his regular trip. He can be
seen at the Broadway Apis, Thursday
morning and Friday and Saturday
Now is your opportunity to have your
yes examined by one who has dem
nstrated his ability in all lines of
ptometry throughout the valley. $50
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Wisconsin Society

The Wisconsin association will hold
ist annual picnic at the home Of Nj
and Mrs. Ira Aten on Saturday. Decem-
ber Z. 1912. All Wisconsin peop.e in
tisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Partie. Wishing Storage Space

We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by Hamil-
ton supply Co. and are prepared to han
die any and all kinds of storage busi-
ness. See Pioneer Transfer Co. at office
on 5th just N. of Main. Phone Main l.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
Dance This Evening

st. Mary's Guild of the Episcopal
church will give dance this evening
which will undoubtedly be one of the
big social events of the season. 1t will
be held at Masonic hall, and invita-
tions were issued several days since
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

First, Furniture Order, $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order. $4,000.
The Candidates:
Mrs. d. w. Wilkinson, Holtville. 81, ,290
Mrs. c. A. Conklin, Holtville... $500
Hugh Winder, HeltviHe .... 1,210
U. B. McKinnon, Holtville .... 100
Mrs. Mary p. Miles, Holtville ~ 1O0l
Mrs. c. d. Moore, Holtville .. 1901
Daniel B. Morris, Holtville ... 1O0l
VIM. c. Mott, Holtville . 1901
Mrs. J. L. Adams, Holtville 100I
Mrs. Maud Allen, Holtville. ~ 10Ol
Mrs. c. f. Anderson, Holtville... 1901
Ms. L. NJ. Austin, Holtville .. 1901
Mrs. Della Baker, Holtville ... 1901
Mrs. Kate Beal Holtville ... 100
J. M. Bradley, Holtville . 1901
Mr.. Amel Ritter, Holtville. w 100
Mrs. Anna w. Hall, HoltvilIe. 1O0l
Mr.. Asser Hiorth, Holtville. 1901
Mr.. Walter l.. Hawk, Holtville... 100
Mrs. A. A. Scott, Holtviile. IC0,
Mrs. Dora Kelly, Ho1tville. 100
Mrr. M. NJ. Havins, Holtville.. 100
]. A. Ray, Holtville. 100
Mrs. Josie Jones, Holtville. w 100
Mrs. Lena Campbell, Holtville 100 |
Mrs. Belle Harris, Holtville. w 100
Mr.. Edward J. Ross, Holtville... 100
Mrs. Edith Harvey, Holtville. 100
Mr.. Geo. A. Casey, Holtville. .. 100
Mrs. M. c. Smithson, Holtville.. -. 100
Mr.. John Roberts, Holtville . 100
Mrs. Mary Chillson, Holtville. .. 1901
Mrs. 81. F. Collins, Holtville. ..... 100
Mr.. r. c. George, Holtville. ...... 100
Mrs. M. E. Geirtz, Holtville. go. 100
Mrs. Gertrude Hildebrand, Holt
vile Observation-Disclosures. 100
Mrs. L. c. Hawthorne, Holtville. 100
Mr.. James Potts, Holtville, . 100
Mrs. Rosie Shook, Holtville 100
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

Woman's Ten Thousand Club
Rumamge sale by women of Ten
Thousand Club Saturday from 10 a. m.
TO 4:S0. Room IS, Beach block.-Ad-
vertisement x17e
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

We advance $50 a bale on cotton con
signm ents without interest. Daily Bros
& Gage, Ell Centro. Cal. Phone Main
6.-Advertise ement
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
HANGING IN SAN QUENTIN

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SAN QUENTIN, Nov. 29-Edward
Williams was hanged at 1850 this
morning for the murder of two women
in Butte county.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

Supervisoral District ,.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $10O.e0.
Second, Furniture Order. s5e.os.
The Candidates.:
J.iD. Meadows, Ell Centre. .... 34,355
Mrs. Ira Aten, Ell Centro 27,6s5
Mrs. G. G. He'll, Meloland &c. las
Mrs. Ruth Morrison, Ell Centro... SIC
H. H. Norman, Ell Centro ~ 125
Mrs. Addie Shore, Heber 100
Mrs. Rosetta Sears, Ell Centro.. 100
Mr.. Ray c. Haslem, Heber. .... 100
Mrs S. H. Freeman, Heber. . 100
Mrs. Mabel Neagle, Heber. 100
Mr.. S. Skinner, Ell Centre. .. 100
Mrs. Fannie G. Balance, Ell Centro 100
Mrs. Augustine Beretta, Ell Centre 100
Mrs. Fannie Bohannan, Heber.. 100
Mrs. w. I. Brooks, Heber. .... 100
Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Ell Centro... 100
Mrs. Addie L. Patterson, Ell Centre 106
Mrs. Sadie T.. Judson, Heber.. 100
d. w. Clark, Ell Centro ... 1oG
Mrs. Ora Conaway, Heber ... 1oe
Mrs. J. N. Conkey, FL Centre -. ZOE
Mrs. Cora ]. Corfman, Heber. -. 100
Mrs. Angeline G. Courtney, Heber 1901
G. p. Courtney, Heber. ........ 100
Mrs. Charity Cross, Heber ... 100
]. c. Cunningham, Ell Centre 49,. 100
Milton P. Adams, Silsbee. e.... 100
Mrs. May Patterson, Ell Centre 1Oe
Mr.. Harry c. Silby, Heber. . 100
Mr.. M. K. Simmons, Ell Centro 100
Mrs. Mary Callahan, Eel Centro. Ice
Mrs. Matte Hair, Heber ...... 100
Mrs. Geo. Atkins, Heber ... 100
Mrs. Matte Jones, El Centre ~ 1e0|
Mrs. Fred James, Heber. .. 100
Mr.. Geo. A. Smith. Ell Centre. 100
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29


The Candidates.:
Father Burelbach, Brawley ...... 20, $50
Miss Hazel Holloway, Brawley . 1900
Miss Anna Gay, Brawley. $500
Miss Edna Clinton, Brawley - 1910
Earl McReyn olds. Brawley . 1900
Mr.. William Garden, Brawley. 100
Mr.. John r. Schrock, Brawley 100
Mr.. ]. III. Seybert Brawley. .... 100
Mr.. Jas. Fry, Westmoreiand. ... 100
Mrs. Mary Hillhouse, westmore-
land Observation-Disclosures. 100
Mr.. Thomas E. Ross, Brawley .... 100
Mr.. Rees D. Pugh. Brawley. . 100
Mr.. John Rebia, Brawley .. 100
Mrs. Mary ]. Malan, Brawley. 100
Mr.. Otis c. Snow, Brawley. .. 100
Mr.. Chas. F. Morrison, Westmore-
lanu ..........-.. 100
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29

*2S5O ROSTER OF PRIZES
First Capital Prize
1918 Studebaker Touring Car. .$14O0
Second Capital Prise
Building Lot ......... S4Oo
Third Capital Prize
Building Lot ....... $500
District Prizes
Five Furniture Orders .. $500
Five Furniture Orders ..... $3.50
Write for an announcement and
detailed information regarding the
campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
District ).

Supervisoral District 5.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order. $4,000.
The Candidates:
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
District 4.

Supervisoral District 4.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order. $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-29
District 2

District 2
Supervisoral District >.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $10V.e0.
Second, Furniture Order, S5e.os.
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-25
THE TARIFF ISSUE IN THE CAMPAIGN.

IT I is evident already that the main reliance of the Taft cam
III paign will be the protective tariff, an issue on which the
Republican party achieved many victories in the past and
before the public distresses caused by excessive tariff rates on
the necessaries of life had become acute. Never before in a
now is with other grave questions. such as that of the trusts,
and il may be said that in no former presidential year was the
burden of tariff exactions as keenly felt. Nor had the people
been given the Illuminating lessons on the tariff that they have
been favored with in the last two or three years. On one point
there is substantial agreement in the popular mind. There
must be material reductions in the tariff schedule to cheaper the
cost of living. That reform was demanded and promised four
definite prospect of relief from the present administration and
Congress, The hope of the Republican campaign is to put the
tariff question before the country as a bald issue between the
protective principle and free trade, to bring the question back
TO the complexion of that which was fought out in the Harrison
and Blaine campaigns. The empty dinner pail and ,lphd1
descriptions of closed factories and public soup houses did
good service in those campaigns, and these scareerow devices
can be brought out and furnished up anew. Norwill the devices
be without effect. Fear is a responsive ~chofdsto strike in a
political campaign. But this year there will be three contest
ants in the national game and the newcomer will uphold the
protective principle while condemning the iniquities of the tariff
and promising to abolish those features that shelter trusts and
maintain high prices. The Republican national platform gives
no definite pledge of tariff reform. 1t recognizes no middle
ground on the question. The protective tariff must either stand
or fall. Whether a campaign conducted on this line can shut
out other issues and line up the voters of the country for and
against tariff protection seems improbable now. but it is to be
the main dependence of the Republican party in the campaign.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-25
WHAT HE NEEDED

Uncle Nose was a chronic thief,
who usually managed to keep within
the petty larceny limit, according to
the Kansas City Journal. One time
he miscalculated. however. and was
sent to trial on a charge Of grand
larceny. Have you a lawyer, Mose?"
asked the court. mo, sah." "Well,
to be perfectly fair I'll appoint a
couple. Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Brown
will act as counsel whats dat?'
Act as your lawyers-consult with
them and prepare to tell me whether
you are guilty or not guilty" Eyes,
sab" Nose talked to his attorneys
for a few moments in husky whis-
pers. The judge caught only the sew
eral times repeated word "alibi."
Then Nose arose, scratched his head
and addressed the court. ledge, yoh
honah." he said. "Cou'se rs only an
ign'ant niggah; and All don't want
toh bathah yoh honah, but All would
suttinly like toh trade, yoh honah,
one Job dese yeah lawyahs fob a wit
ness
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-25
SHALL OUR NAVY BE WEAKENED?

Pts HE only plea put forth by Democrats in the House for
Il abandoning the program of two battleships annually until
the Panama canal is completed is economy, but it is of
the eheeseparing order, it is inconsistent with obvious pohcy
and it is perilous to the nation. We are one of the world powers
whether we want to be or not; we are involved by our own
interests in the worlds affairs; we are exposed to all the channels
of that relationship and our first care is to see that we are not
weak enough to provoke aggression and be compelled to submit
to wrong. Our navy is our vital point. 1t is there we should be
strong enough to command. the respect of other nations 1t is
only by our navy that we can assert the Monroe Doctrine, pro.
tect the integrity of the Panama canal and insure the safety of
our ports and commerce. A few millions saved in the naval
appropriation bill this year might be at the cost of hundreds of
millions, the partial destruction of our navy, the sacrifice of
insular possessions and a great national humiliation. If Con.
gress fails to provide for two battleships atSthis session we will
fall hopelessly in the rear and we shall presently realize the
gravity of the great economic blunder.