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The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
GERMAN DIPLOMATS
SCORED AT HOME
Belittled in Comparison with the
Smarter Statesmen of Great
Britain" by Writer.

Berlin, May 1.-Never has the German
foreign department been submitted to
such scathinE criticism as in a recent
article by DR.. Carl Peters, the we'll
known African explorer, who tells his
countrymen that the man who is at
present guiding the German policy Is as
way in the hands Of the far smarter
statesmen of Great Britain.
Even when Lord Haldane's visit caused
the talk OF an Anglo-German rapproach-
ment, DR.. Peters knew. he declares, that
the British government had some hidden
motive for "soaping'' as he expresses IL,
German statesmen This motive, after
all, was easy to discover. The British
government was anxious to come before
Parliament with a peaceful foreign out
look. Besides, it already knew Of the
threatening coal strike, and the German
Michel was to be kept in good humor
while the danger lasted.
DR.. Peters then goes on to assert that
an Angio-German understanding Is only
possible on the basis OF an honorable
agreement in which Germany is not to
come on second best. During Lord Hal
danes visit, he says, this was theoreti-
cally recognized. For example, It was
declared that she does not intend to
part with q foot OF her colonial 'sses-
sions. and therefore. he says, Bl glands s
magnanimity toward Germany Is rather
superhuous.''
The author Of the article reminds his
readers that between England and Por-
tugsl there exists treaty by virtue Of
which England guarantees the inviolabil-
ity of the Portuguese colonial posses
sions. DR.. Peters mischievously suggests
that this treaty, which was published in
March, as probably being negotiated
while Lord Haldane In Berlin was Jug
Cling with German statesmen with re-
gard to these very possessions.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
FEUDAL sHACKLEs BROKEN.
Tenants EmAnciPated from Tyranny
of Lord CIanriearde.

Dublin. May n.-one Of the very few
remaining props Of the almost destroyed
fabric OF Irish feudal landlordism is on
the verge OF removal
After years of patience with Lord
Clanricarde. the most obstinate and ava
ricIous landlord in all ireland. signs are
In the skies that this mans tenants are
to be relieved OF the shackles OF his
tyranny. The emancipation, when II
comes, will not be through the grace OF
Lord Clanricarde. Left to work out his
own sweet will the war between him
self and the farmers on his vast
estates would go on till doomsday
with not a spark OF regard for the suf-
fering the struggle would entail to the
people. Clanricarde is going TO settle
simply and solely because the public opin-
ion, not only Of Ireland. but OF Great
Britain says he must. and so he sullenly
bows his hoary head to the hated in
evitable.
The tyrant landlord Of the West is
eighty years old. He made entry into
this world in 1s32. In all those fourscore
years, the only interest he evinced in the
well-being of the people of Ireland, so
hapless aE to be his tenants, was the
interest OF the rent-roll. the most swollen
rack-renting roll in all landlord ridden
Ireland.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

origin in the fertile minds Of the stead
lest and most Intelligent bunch OF driv-
ers In the employ Of the Du Cros mo-
nopoly. Particulars OF the progress made
with II have been carefully withheld;
but it has been maturing for three
months or more. and petrol has only
now to be applied TO set the whole ma
chinery going.
What struck the hundred or so men
who constitute the company was that
they can do as well for themselves as
motor drivers as they do for big divi-
dsnd-earning concerns They each put
down a sovereign, and became original
shareholders.
These hundred men did not kow-tow
to capital; but capital rather kow-towed
to them A gentleman with confidence
in the venture, who realizes that II CO.
operative manufacturing and shop
keeping is a paying proposition, cooper
same. came forward with money suffi-
cient to provide a first squadron Of thir-
ty motor cabs-the finest the automobile
engineer and coach builder can produce
Then came the question how were the
cabs to be all located. 1t was easily
settled. 4 ballot was taken, and the
thirty fortunate cnes will be seen sitting
serenely at the steering wheel here and
there throughout London within q week
or ten days. Several Of them have been
approached with tempting offers for
their cabs. but not one has sold his
chance. They will draw a weekly wage,
the fares paid will be pooled, and at
stated periods there will be a share-out
after a handsome sum has been placed
to the capital account
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
GERMANY NOW POSSESSES
LARGEST AERO FACTORY
New Plant at JohannisthaI Can Turn Out Twelve
Machines Month.

man flying industry has made N .
brief two years. II Is proudly announced
by the newspapers that the worlds
largest. aeroplans factory Is about to
begin operations at Johannlsthal. II Is
the works OF the Albatross Company. It
win employ 400 hands and have an out
put capacity Of ten to twelve machines
month. That, 1t Is claimed. Is an un-
approachable worlds record"
One Of the few plays just now worth
seeing IN Berlin Is the '.Feunf Frank
fuerter'' at the Koeniggraetzer Street
Theater. The scene Is laid in Frank
fuert-am-Main a hundred years ago. and
the hve Frankfuerters are the fve
brothers Rothschild. the founders OF the
famous banking firm. The five brothers
come together from the various capitals
where they represent the firm to discuss
the financial situation of a reignIng
prince. one Of the banks clients. One Of
the brothers proposes TO solve the prob
lem Of the princes affairs by marrying
the prince to his daughter.
The prince, who has accidentally met
the girl at a watering place. ID willing.
but not so the young lady, who Is in
love with the youngest Of her uncles,
marriage with whom Is not forbidden by
Jewish law. The inclination Of the hero
inc makes the play somewhat strange
and unsympathetic TO the American spec
tator, but, of course, in no way shocks
the sensiblIities of Berlin Jews. who
form a large percentage Of the au-
dience. There are one or two amusing
characters. and the acting is excellent.
but the play has perhaps its chief charm
in the successful reproduction OF the
Old World atmosphere.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
KING MANUEL OF. PORTUGAL
TO DESERT PARISIENNES
Will Marry Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide Of Luxem-
bOurg Before Long.

ton 10 Manuel. Politically harmless
efter the loss of his kingdom. he is a
nice young fellow who. Ia spite OF his
crop OF wild oats, is well liked by men
and sure to be adored by the women Of
Luxembourg when he comes 70 reside
among them.
The two young people are already re-
lated through the mother Of the grand
duchess. who was an Infanta OF Portu-
gal, and both are very strict Catholics.
Manuel is five years older than his pros
pective bride, who Is as wealthy as he IL
poor, so the match seems quite. an ideal
one. The only thing We who know
young Manuel are afraid OF Is that he
may fall in love with one or more Of
his five sisters-in-lsw, who are in or
approaching the susceptible age.
A rather piquant adventure. Of which
Mile. Jullette Ainard Is the heroine. has
20 be recorded to-day The young wom-
an. who is the daughter of a manufac-
turer OF RomainvIIle. wanted to escape
from her surroundings and lead an inde-
pendent life. After quarrel with her
parents. she conceived the idea OF run
ming away and earning her livelihood as
a young man.
She therefore discarded her clothes
anu oOlucu luC BdA AucuIS VI q NoEhuAaa.
Going to ST. Denis, she obtained en-
ployment in a factory. where she work.
ed for three months. The factory was de-
stroyed by fire, with the result that the
young workman" was thrown out of
employment He then went ito Eng
hien and obtained work as q painter,
Later on the painter returned to St
Denis. The woman at whtse house the
young workman" lodged became sus-
picious Of her lodger's actions. She told
the police that her lodger seemed very
effeminate, and spent the whole day in
his room eating polls and chocolates.
Meanwhile Mile. Ainard's father had
reported her disappearance to the police.
and detectives swere sent out TO search
for her. When she was discovered Mile.
Ainard told the police that 1t was her
desire to be Independent that prompted
her to leave home. Her father arrived
at her lodgings yesterday, and took her
home with him The girl has promised
not to repeat her escapade.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
GEN. JOUBERT NOW
GUEST OF GERMANY
Nephew of Famous Boer General Is
Inspecting Army of
Kaiser.

Berlin. May 1.-Gen. Jules Joubert, .
nephew OF the Boer general who was IA
nous in the Boer war. is making a busi-
ness visit here. He was at Spion Kop
in charge Of a command, and has some
interesting things to say about that en-
gsgement. In reply to q question the
writer put to him, for example, he ex-
planned that Gen Butler was Justified in
believing that he had the position in the
hollow of his hand. so TO speak. Butler
had enormous advantage in his naval
guns and great preponderance OF force.
There were, 1t is true. from u 900 to
1900 Of the emmy skillfully concealed
in previously chosen positions around
Spion Kop, but Butler did not. and could
not. know this. The general vividly de-
scribes the paralyzing effect Of small
arms on artillery that comes within
range, and pictures with a dramatic ges-
ture Of his hand how once the front
ranks OF an attack are broken the men
behind act like sheep. and keep turning
in circles in their confusion.
Gen. Joubert thinks highly of the dis
cipline OF the Germans, but is skeptical
as to their intelligence and initiative
when left to themselves. The senior
Boer officers, he says, proved Of little
use In the field. and all the best Boer
communicable Wet, for instsnce-Fose
from the ranks during the war.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Paris, May 1i.-Eyery true Parisienne
is happy at the news We have just heard
king Manuel Of Portugal is to be mar
ried Now this news Is so far from be-
ing onieiai that what I am writing here
Is apt 70 come as q shock to any num-
ber Of old diplomats, who knew nothing
about It whatever, and still Il Is true.
for the women OF gay Paris who belong
to the rather frivolous circles In which
the young ex-King delights to move
when he is here. have 1t from his own
lips that he is having his last filings ana
that when our great national holiday
comes about on July II, neither Gaoy
Deslys nor any Of his other fair charm
ers will see any more Of Manuel for on
that day he is to become formally en-
gagged.
Even II Manuel had been less reticent
than he has, and kept the actual name
of his future hancee q secret, It would not
have been very hard to guess who she
might be, for on July IA Europe's young
est reigning sovereign, most charming
girl. will ascend a throne.
Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide Of Lux
embourg will be eighteen years old that
day, and under the new law OF success
sion, in default OF any legitimate male
heirs, she will then take over the affairs
OF the State Of Luxembourg from her
mother, who Is regent for her in the
meantime. With the accession Of the
grand duchess, both branches Of the
House Of Nassau will be represented on
thrones by girls, the head Of the other
branch being the Queen Of The Neither
lands.
The grand duchess choice Of a hus-
band has been a very serious PROPOSE
ton. and though the people of Luxem-
bourg are not very apt TO so into rap
lures over the consort their ruler has
chosen, they will feel that she might
have done much worse. Germany would
have looked with jealous eyes on any
marriage with an English prince, and
had the grand duchess chosen one of the
Kaiser's three unmarried sons she would
have lost for her country the friendship
OF France, and most likely this would
also have led to the annexation OF Lux
embourg by Germany in case Of a Franco
German war.
Nobody will have any serious objec-
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
PRINCE OF WALES
FUTURE OUTLINED
London Hostesses, Especially An
glo-Americans, Lay Plans to
Entertain Him.

London. May u.-London hostesses,
and especially Anglo-Americans, are al
ready laying plans for the entertainment
Of the Prince of Wales, who attains his
legal majority next month when he cele-
brates his eighteenth birthday. After
that the young prince will be allowed
to accept any invitations which are sent
to him, but the semi-oficial announce
ment to this effect has caused consider
able amusement in court circles. 1t is
an open secret that the boy is completely
under the influence of his parents, and,
though he is legally free to become a
man Of the world. both King George
and Queen Mary will exercise strict CEN
sorship over his visiting list for a long
time TO come. The first hostess who will
have the honor Of privately entertaining
the prince on his return from Paris will
be the ladies of the court, such as the
Duchess Of Devonshire, the Countess Of
Shaftesbury and the Duchess of Teck.
Queen Mary motored to Windsor twice
during this week to supervise the suite
Of rooms which are to be placed at the
princes disposal. They consist Of q din
ing room, breakfast room, two reception
rooms and a bed and a dressing room
and apartments for the princes future
household. whose members are now be-
ing very carefully selected.
The princes business room" is q
model Of that used by King Edward at
buckingham Palace. II is a severely
plain apartment with but little furniture.
and roll-tcp desk and telephone and
switchboard.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Berlin. May 11-Germany is making
desperate efforts not to be left too far
behind IN the race for military supremacy
Of the air. in which France at present
leads by q gocdly number Of lengths.
Money is not as plentiful here as Il Is In
wealthy France. but during the last six
weeks about s125,oOo has been collected
for military airships and aeropIanes. OF
this amount the little kingdom or
Sexony, encouraged by King Frederick 5
example. has contributed $4,000. The
cities OF Mannheim and Heidelberg gave
1900 and $500. respectively, on the first
day the subscription list was opened.
No Sarah Bernhardt has fascinated the
audiences with the charm of her golden
voice. but the ladies' OF Dresden have
organized a ball in aid OF the fun, which
Is certain to Ee a great success, for pa
triotism and frivolity in combination Is
irresistible. The national fund is under
the patronage OF Prince Henry Of Prus-
sia, Count Won Posadowsky-whener,
formerly Minister OF the Interior, and
now an independent member Of the
Reichstag. Is president OF the committee,
and Herr Mandelssohn, the banker, is
treasurer.
Some Of the most distinguished names
in Germany appear on the list Of the
committee, among them DR.. Kaempf,
President OF the Reichstag; several
royal princes, and the more prominent
Jewish financlers. II is noticeable that
the semi-ofhcial Nordeutsche Allege-
meme Zeitung prints the committees
appeal IN place OF Its leading article.
The committee has adopted the motto.
For the people, Through the People"
and the movement appears likely to be
very popular.
As evidence Of the progress the Ger
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
BABY GIRL HELPED
Her MOTHER Beg
Smilingly Wins Her Case When
Brought Before London
Police Court Judge.

London, May u.-One Of the prettiest
scenes ever enacted in the dull sur
roundings Of a city police court took
place at the GuiIdhaIl Justice Room yes
terday. The jailer called Doris Mar
tin, your worship" and in tripped a
pretty little four-year-old. rosy-cheeked
maiden, with golden locks peepinE be-
meath q tight-fitting blue Dutch bonnet
The charge, the terrible charge against
her was that OF being concerned with
her mother in placing themselves in the
city for the purpose OF gathering aims. !"
Beggingi And no wonder the mother
was successful. While the industrial
schools officer was supporting the charge
with his evidence, the little chick. was
holding up her dolly for the inspection
OF the Magistrate. the smiling clerks
and the jailer
"Ain't It a booty, gentlemen" and I've
got some money, too." were her remarks
as she toddled around. as II in her play
ground. The jafler was about to stand
her in front OF the dock when Alderman
Sir Vanstittart Bowater observed. "Oh,
let the pretty little dear alone" and she
was allowed TO roam about the court as
the case proceeded.
She walked smilingly up to the In
'spector's desk and offered him her
dolly to kiss Coming next to the re-
porters' box, she proudly displayed her
package OF halfpence.
In the end the London County Council
schools oficial said II a remand were
granted a good school might be found
for the pretty little mite. and he sug-
gested the Princess Mary Home.
She was beckoned out Of court and
kissed her hand TO the Magistrate, who
answered:
''Good-by. my dear" Passing her
mother in the corridor, after a quick
glance, she left happily with her doRiy
and an increased packet OF haltpence In
charge Of q smiling constable.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
CROWN PRINCE is
HARSHLYATTACKED
Neglect of His Military Duties Is
Cause of Censure in
Newspapers.

Berlin, May u.-An article attacking
the Crown Prince for neglect Of his mill
tary duties is attracting great attention,
and is reproduced in many leading news
papers. 1t appeared originally in Der
Tuermer, a monthly review, and was
written by Herr Guenther Won Vielrogge,
a retired officer. .
The article observes that up to the
time when the Kaiser appointed his heir
to the coIonelcy OF the famous Deaths s
Head" Hussars at Danzig last Septem-
Der, the Crown Prince had never done
any military service worth mentioning.
It was hoped that the Danzig command
would at last I'LL the Prince, in whose
veins the blood OF so many warriors
flowed, with genuine enthusiasm for his
profession. up TO the present, however,
the hopes aroused by the transfer to
DanZig remained unfulhlled- The Crown
Prince is absent far to much on leave.
Indeed. one might ask when he is at
the head Of his regiment at all
Travelling and Flying.
Immediately after his appointment
the august young gentleman went travel
ing for four weeks, principally to hunt.
Soon after his return he was seen in Ber-
lin, sometimes in the Reichstag. where
sometit9es at the flying grounds, At the
beginning OF December he spent week
in Silesia hunting, and at the end Of
December and commencement Of jan
uary he was in Berlin again.
Between the last-named leaves he was
Frustrated by illness, which not only
confined him TO his room, but to his bed
over the Christmas holidays. This ILL
ness could not have been too grave, 9TH
erwise the Berlin newspapers would not
so soon have been able TO report that
he was dedicating himself to winter
sports in the Tiergarten.
AT the end of January the Crown
Prince again came to Berlin to partici-
pate in court festivities and those con-
nected with the Kaiser's birthday and
the christening Of his own son.
"On March 6 the Danzig Hussars saw
their commander again, and were at
last able to give the winter ball. which
they had had to postpone on account OF
the Crown Princes many prolonged alb
sences.'
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
FLASHES FROM OLD WORLD
HOME-RULE BILL is
CERTAIN TO PASS
Measure viii Bring About a
Friendly Understanding Between
England and Ireland

London, May 11.-NoW that the Union
lists have said the very worst they could
say against the home rule pill OF the
government, very few unbiased people
deny that 1t is by far the best measure
friendly understanding between England
and Ireland. giving. as It does. the i'm
reriai Parliament power to work and
thrive and the Irish State . chance TO
live. Naturally the Protestants In Ire
land have been opposed 10 home rule,
fearing the influence OF the Catholic
Church, but / have IL on the very best
authority that very large Protestant
section IN Ulster, having carefully
studied the present bIll, Will soon openly
declare IN its favor IN spite OF the des-
perate efforts Of Sir Edward Carson to
prevent them. Tne excitement IN Bei-
fast indeed has TO a very large extent
been artrfcial.
Old Prejudiee Gone.
II was hoped that the Bonar law meet
ing would stir up passions to last Tor
many months, but the result has been
q very sad failure. Only In the press
you stilI see the worn out phrase ''UI-
stcr win not have home rule" Tne peo-
pie themselves are heartily rred or IL
From all parts Of the country well
known Protestants are procIalming their
approval or the DnI, and this Iact 10
significant of the growth Of independent
thought since 1885, the year Of the last
home rule bill, when many IN favor OF
Liberal sentiment IN regard 10 the irish
question kept silence In view of the pre-
vaIlng Inumidauon.
There were pracucaIy no home rulers
In BeIrsst twenty years ago. but to-day
there is q very different tale TO teII
Liberals are TO be found among all
classes. from the artisan TO the mer-
chant prince. rhe opinions or men ike
X. J. GIendinnlng, head or one or the
largest linen nrms In Ulster; A. N. Car
Isle, brother-in-law or Lord f1rr1e. ana
until very recently managing director or
the ship building firm or Harland 4
WoiI, cannot be ignored even by Orange
ORATORS
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
asALT BUSH BILL" AT PALACE.
Australian Boomerang ThrOwer
Performs before King George.

Australian Boomerang Thrower
Performs Before King George.
London. May I.-"salt Bush BILL" in
private life known as Mr.. Mills, was
the guest of the King at Buckingham
Palace. where he gave an exhibition Of
his wonderful skill with the stock whip
and the boomerang. The audience num-
bered about $50, comprising the King
and Queen, Queen Alexandra, Princess
Mary, the Prince of Wales. Princess Vic
toria, officials of the household. mem
bers OF their majesty's suites. and the
royal servants.
salt Bush BIZ is q member OF the
wild Australia show. which has been
organized under the auspices OF the
several Australian governments, and
shortly will set out on tour OF the coun-
try
Mills. a massively built and powerful
man. spent his early days in the back
woods and wild parts OF Queensland,
and his majesty. as Prince OF Wales,
first witnessed his performances OF whip
cracking and boomerang throwing iu
Melbourne.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
SARAH'S NEXT PLAY.
VIII Not Return to ComedIe Fran
eaise, as Was Reported.

London. May n.-There is no founda-
ton for the report going about that
Mime. Sarah Bernhardt is to return to
the Coincide Francaise. The illustrious
artist. in a recent conversation. gave me
a list Of her engagements for the next
two years, including a five months tour
in the United States. At this moment
she is putting the final touches to No
reau's new play. Ia Refine Elizabeth" ;"
which will be ready for production in q
few days. This Queen Elizabeth has been
great study, and promises to be an
other triumph to add to her long list.
After that she will go touring for awhile
In the French provinces, and then spend
q month at her chateau in Belle-Ile.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
EUGENE NOW EIGHTY.sIx.
Widow of Napoleon III Maintains
Royal Dignity in SeeluEi0n.

London, May 1.-THE aged Empress
Eugene attained her eighty-sixth birth
day during the week and received tele-
grams and letters from every member
OF the British royal family and q souve-
mir from her goddaEghter, the Queen OF
Spain
Tho wonderful woman has now spent
exactly forty-two years OF her life in
exile, but still likes to retain in her
home the royal etiquette she enjoyed at
the height of her fame and beauty as the
wife OF Napoleon III.
For instance, at her English home.
"ChIslehurst." her weekend guests are
all expected to bow low when the EN-
press enters the drawing-room before
dinner. In spite of her great age, the
Empress can still make a stately
courtesy. and this she does. taking in all
the guests with the one bow and after
ward proceeding clone before her guests
Into the dining-roon.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Bradley Martins in Paris.

London, May 1.-THE Bradley Martin
family are busy buying clothes in Paris.
Both Mrs. BradIey-Martin and her
daughter, Lady Craven. will be enter
tanning on their usual lavish scale after
the whitsuntide holidays