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The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Political Situation.

The present month will be busy one IN politics
Primaries are tobe held in Arizona, Kentucky, Kan
lsas, Missouri Ohio, Oklahoma, NebrsssA, Wyoming
Montana, Michigan, and California. wonder il
is difficult to hold quorum in the House
During the week just ended State conventions Of
all the parties were held in Nebraska. The results
were interesting The efforts of the Bryan wing of
the Democracy to prevent an Endorsement of Senator
Hitehcock were futile although Emphasizing the fact
that serious breach in the party still exists There
are bitter personal differences among the leading
Democrats. These have been allsyed by the fight
made upon Senator Hitchcock who in turn, has been
unsparng in his criticisms of the administration, He
was especially earnest in his opposition to the con-
frmation of Thomas D. Jones, the director Of the
Harvester Trust nominated by President Wilson for
position on the Federal Reserve Board but with
him this attitude was one of self-protection- The
Harvester Trust has no friends among the farmers
of Nebraska, and Mr.. Hitchcock was naturally COM
PEELED to remain solid with his own people. This,
however was merely the elimination of many dis
putes. Not the last of these are concerned with
patronage, Mr.. Hitchcocks position in the Senate
giving him considerable power in the matter of block
ing Mr.. Bryans efforts to give his friends official
jobs The deadlock has prevented many places from
being filled. There is now, and has been for some
time, vacancy in the Office of the Collector of In
ternal Revenue, the Republican incumbent having
stepped down and out when nobody was appointed
to fill his place. The result is that hungry Demo-
Gratis getting hungrier than ever.
The Republicans. on the other hand, are being
driven together by the fact that they outside the
breastworks and cannot hope for anything unless
they unite. In Nebraska, as elsewhere the Progress
ives are dwindling away. and many of the counties
did not take the trouble elect or send delegates to
the Progressive State convention. The Republicans
holding out the olive branch to their former party
brethren and the platform denunciation of the new
Colombian treaty was unquestionably inserted in the
hope of pleasing the Roosevelt followers Represent
atives Kinkead and Sloan will certainly be indorsed
by the Progressves for the Congressional nomination
in their respective districts, and while Representa-
tive Barton may have Progressive candidate against
him, the situation will be serious Under these
conditions, all parties awaiting anxiousy the
turns from the primaries on the 18th of August for
the figures will afford indication of the result
next November.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
The Primaries in Kansas.

The primaries in Kansas will occur next Tuesday
and all State officials and Congressman and United
States Senator will be voted for.
Some idea of the reaction which has taken place
in the West may be gathered from the prediction,
which is positively made, that ex-senator Curtis
Republican of the old school, will be nominated for
Senator Senator Bristow. The latter has been
known as Progressive without being divorced from
the Republican organization while Curtis has never
wandered from the straight and narrow path of party
loyalty It is said-and the truth or fasity of the
assertion will be demonstrated next Tuesday-that
the Republicans Of Kansas are tired of following
after strange gods and that the conditions in the
State, due to the Democratic administration, have
driven them back into line. Representative Camp
bell being unable to go to Kansas on account of
the session of Congress- addressed 10000 letters
to his constituents, requesting candid statement as
to the political situation in his district He has been
swamped with replies, hundreds of the letters coming
from men who supported the Roosevelt ticket in 1912
but who state that they arc in line for the regu-
lar Republican ticket Their position is due to dis
satisfaction with the outcome of the last election
Representative Victor Murdock the hand-picked
candidate for Senator the Progressive ticket will
be nominated as no one is against him, while Rep
resentative Neeley may be the winner of the Demo-
cratic nomination. There is no doubt however that
the Progressive in Kansas has been seriously
handicapped by the failure of Col Roosevelt to head
the Progressive gubernatorial ticket in New York
and by his Endorsement of Harvey D. Hinman, a
straight-out Republican, for the governorship. One
of the Kansas newspapers recently remarked that it
looked if Mr.. Roosevelt was saving off the limb
upon which his Progressive friends are roosting in
tending to drop them into the water, while he re-
manned high and dry. This view of the situation has
not tended to increase the of good fellowship in
the Progressive ranks. 1t will be surprising if IN
Kansas, as Iowa, the returns do not show that the
Progressive vote falls away to nothing
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
ARMY ORDERS.

Leave granted Mai. Harry l. Pettus,
Ousrterrnaster Corps. June s. on account
Of sickness. is extended one month on
surgeons certificate Of disability.
Leave for SIX months on account OF
sickness is granted Capt. Wallace NJ
CraiEie. Cavalry.
Leave for one month and twenty days.
10 take effect on or about August Il. IS
granted Capt. Henry B. Clark, Coast Ar
Leave until November l is granted Sec
ond Lieut. William Z Larned, Twenty
completion OF his temporary duty in the
Central Department
First Lieut. L. W. Falkner. Medical
Reserve Corps. is relieved from Fort
Niagara. y. Y, and will proceed home.
Lieut.. FaIkner is relieved from active
Can't. William D. \. Anderson, Corps
Of Engineers, will make one visit OF in
struction not later than October 81 to the
battalion OF Engineers Ohio national
Guard al Cleveland, Ohio, and to Com
pary 3. Engineers. National Guard OF
Pennsylvania. at Phiiadelphia, Pa. IN
the order named. and to Company A.
Engineers National Guard of Pennsyl-
vania. at Scranton, Pa
Ffrst Lieut.. OIan c. Aleshire. Twelfth
Cavalry is relieved from further duty at
Fort Crook Nebr-, and will proceed to
Join his troop.
fsntrv. will proceed not earlier than
September II, to Fort Leavenworth.
Kans and report to the commandant.
the Army Service Schools, as an in
struCtor.
Mai. Thomas Q. Donaldson. Fourteenth
Cavalry upon the expiration OF his pres
ent leave. will proceed to New York city
and report to the commanding general,
Eastern Department
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02

both of them down to slaughter at the November
election. Whether this is as easily done said
mains question There Is no doubt however, that
great many New York Republicans, holding Roose-
welt responsible for the overwhelming defeat which
their party experienced in 1914 are not willing now
that he should share in any of the fruits of victory,
This resentment against Roosevelt which is said TO
be particularly marked in New York State, where he
Is trying to dominate the political situation might
make the Democrats winners by default if the latter
were not themselves in hopeless tangie. The con-
ference between the President and the Democratic
Representatives last week, by the way, pro-
ductive of results unless, indeed it convinced the
Tammany Congressman that they can expect little or
no help from the administration.
Another development of the past week has been
the collapse of the Progressive party in Massachu-
sets This State was, apparently, the stronghold of
the Progressive Now the organization has
gone into bankruptcy and Charles Sumner Bird, who
has been its candidate for governor well its
financial angel has tired of the game Charles Henry
Davis, another generous contributor, has gone TO
Europe, and Mathew Luce, who was the most ener-
getic worker in the party is still victim to nervous
strain. No confirmation has been received of the
statement that Col Roosevelt has espoused the cause
of former Representative Mccall who Is to be the
Republican nominee for governor. but under the cir
cumstsnces, such action would not be improbable
The political sands are shifting fast. Changes of
great significance occurring every day and every
where. No one can tell, in fact what the morrow
may bring FORTH and this is especially true now that
a war cloud has spread over Europe. If foreign
war should incur to benefit the Democratic party it
would not be for the first time in our history. If
American farm products should materially increase
in price and if the President should find in the war
an excuse for suggesting to Congress the abandon
ment of the pending antitrust legislation the farmers
would rejoice and business men, big and little would
be happy. 1t far cry from Austria and Servia
to our own approaching Congressional campaign, but
there is a relationship and it might work out to the
benefit of the party in power
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Civilizations Greatest Calamity.

GermanyS declaration of war against Russia be-
gins conflict which, if it the course now marked
for it. will surpass, in numbers of lives sacrificed in
human agony in homes desolated, territory ravaged
and property destroyed and calamity, man-wrought
by visitation of Providence in the worlds history
The bare contemplation of events which seem in
evitable within the next few months is staggering
terrifying.
If there be no intervention-and from whence it
men, equipped with every destructive continuance of
modern ingenuity to be let loose to slaughter:
Super-Dreadnought and submarine viii give battle to
super-Dreadnought and submarine for the first time
hghpower guns will hur death from great distances
arships will be targets for weapons especially de-
signed for their destruction. Civilization fails utterly
to grasp the horrors OF the catastrophe which has
prayed might be averted, but which is now almost
reality.
Days can hardly elapse before France and Eng
land involved, making six European powers en-
gagged in the work of carnage even should Italy find
it possible to remain neutral. Germany's attitude
from the beginning of the quarrel between Austria
Hungary and Servia and the swiftness with which
her final break with Russia came suggest pre-con-
ceved determination to make this the opportunity to
determine whether her boasted military might can
win supremacy for her whether her egions bred and
IedIeu ana udned unCeasirgy 10 battle can make her
the first power in the Eastern Hemisphere for genera
tions with none to dispute Whether this be the
German inspiration not, and without regard to
the obligations of the Triple Entente German triumph
over Russia cannot be even remotely risked by
France and Great Britain; therefore they must be
in the battle, while all the of the world looks on
powerless and aghast
What elimination of almost a generation of
effort toward universal peace Has the progress all
been backward? Could more have been accomplished
had all the endeavor been in the direction of uni
versal war?
Even before the first real clash of arms the United
States has felt the effects of the impending struggle
which must for some time present problems that can
be successfully dealt with only by wise craftsmanship
With production of the necessares of life parayzed
in Europe, there may for time come profit to US,
but in the end the whole world must share the bur
den of the ncaculable destruction which the struggle
will entail. Even of this burden will be light
All the blood and misery will be Europes
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
THE OPEN FORUM.
Writer Sees Sinister Motive for Ad-
yocacy Of Villa for President.


To the Editor: The editorial Ia the New
York American Of July %, wherein Will
lam Randolph Hearst, over his own sis-
nature, advocates at this time the eleL-
ton Of Francisco villa as President OF
Mexico, and urges the United States gov-
ernment TO further this end. reaches the
heights Of demagogism and the depths
of Machiavellian perhdy in its sinister
purpose.
The object Of the squaik Is patent. II
Is q last despairing effort to render futile
the now all but vindicated 'watchful
waiting" Mexican policy Of President
Wilson by stirring up jeaiousies and dis
sensIons In the ranks OF the victorious
constituticnallsts that may lead TO new
revolutions and further bloodshed, and
thus put new life into Hearsts campaign
TO have the United States intervene In
Mexico and finally annex II.
The writer Is an American refugee from
Mexico. I know that In Mexico villa In
not given serious consideration as a
Presidential possibility. His military
genius and personal bravery are every
where recognized. Likewise, Il Is con-
-eededz that be will exert a powerful In
fuepce In naming the next President of
Mexico. But villa Is known nationwide
20 be uneducated. ignorant, and brutal in
hA1 Pu1oiOhhs Alg hAAhoGAA
has time and again announced that he
considered himself unft for the Presl-
dency, and did not aspire to II.
But Villa Is inordinately vain. greedy
OF hattery and Of course susceptible OF
being made believe that he is of Presi-
dental caliher. Herein lies the poison
Of Hearts, suggestion. II Villa once
becomes enamored of the idea that he
should be President OF Mexico he will
go to any lengths. open revolution IL
necessary. TO accomplish his end un-
mindful Of what may be the opinion of
the majority of the people OF Mexico.
At this critical Juncture federal and
constttutionallsts alike realize that Car
ranza Is the one and only man who can
fittingiy fill the Presidential chair and
successfully fuse all the warning fac
tons into a working government that
will bring permanent peace and pros
perity to the country. CarranZa initiated
the revolution, sacrificed a personal for
tune to finance II, is a man of culture.
probity, and ability. acclaimed on all
sides as the one man equipped to rule
Mexico in the present crisis.
II seems incredible that any man pos
sessing the common feelings Of humanity
could stoop to the work OF setting brother
against brother and plunging a country
just emerging from a deluge OF blood
shed back into the horrors OF civil war
merely TO make political capital against
the President Of the United States But
the purport Is so manifest 10 one at all
with conditions in Mexico
and this country as TO admit OF no other
THOMAS REYBURN.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Other Primaries This Month,

Much interest also attaches to the approaching
Ohio primaries. 1t is generally conceded that
ex-senator Foraker will be nominated BY the Re-
publicans the of Senator Burton but il
is also said that his nomination is only the preliminary
to very hard fight for election There are literally
thousands of Republicans who will not vote to re-
turn him to the Senate In Oklahoma Senator Gore
is having fight for his denomination with the pros
pect it is said, that he will be victorious although
by reduced majority. He is having, for the first
time, real opposition The marvel is that being COM
petey blind, he has been so uniformly successful in
politics in his State
The California primaries will unquestionably show
the return of that State to the Republican column
If Representative Knowand is nominated for Senator
as now seems assured, he ought to be elected The
Republican registration in California has been phe
nomenal, being greater than the Democratic and
Progressive vote combined although in 1912 the State
was carried by Roosevelt. 1t is believed that the
Michigan primaries, which occur on the 25th will
also show that the Progressive party is no longer
factor in the politics of the State and the Republicans
hope to increase their representation in Congress
The interest in the Kentucky and Missouri primaries
is personal and not political inasmuch as both States
are certain to remain in the Democratic column Rep
resentative Stanley is making strong fight for the
Democratic Senatorial nomination in Kentucky -.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02

ne washington heEal0.l
ordered Gen. J. N. Palmer, commanding
the Fourteenth Corps OF the Army of
the Tennessee. to cooperate.
Hascalrs division OF Schofield's corps,
and Baird's Of Palmer's corps, were
picked to head the movement across Utoy
Creek. HascaI obeyed, crossing the creek
with little opposition. He expected to be
Joined by Baird.
But in the meantime there had arisen
a question as to what general was in
command in that quarter OF the field.
The dispute resulted in a delay in
Baird's movement and he remained in
position until late in the afternoon. when
Gen. Sherman in person gave peremp-
tory orders to cross to HascalTs sup
port
Thinking to settle such minor Difficult
ties. Sherman, on August T. ordered Gen.
Palmer TO take his orders from Gen.
Schofield. But that merely made mat
ters worse. Palmer refused to comply
with Sherman's instructions. He claimed
seniority over Schofeld by virtue Of the
date Of his C-mmission as major general
As a resU.t there were more delays.
and toward the close of the afternoon
a determination by part of Baird ; di-
vision showed that the Confederates
were present in force. The Federals
lost twenty-siN killed and wounded. but
captured about twenty-five prisoners
Palmer Causes Further Delay.
Finally Sherman took a hand. He in
formed Palmer that he regarded the loss
of time on the 18th as equal TO the loss
Of 1000 men, and that. after investiSa-
ton. he had decided that SchOheld was
properly the superior officer. Believing
the matter settled Sherman ordered a
continuance OF the movement TO the
Sandtown Road. which. he wrote TO
Palmer. must be gained tomorrow il it
takes half your command"
Gen. Schoheld issued his orders ac-
cordingly. The movement was to begin
on the morning of August :, and in
order to make sure that there would be
no delays. SChofeld sent duplicates OF
his instructions to every division COM
mander in mis- own corps and Pa.mer's = I.
division.
But the next morning. many hours
after the movement was to have be- /
gun, Schofeld received a note from Gen.
Baird, saying that he CBaird) did not
recognize Schofeld's authority. On top
of that. Gen. Palmer rendered his resig- 1
nation. being unwilling to serve under :
Gen. Schofield. whom he considered his .
inferior in rank.
Sherman's wen-laid plans were for
naught. That night Gen. Schofeld re-
ported to Gen. Sherman. II am COM
PEELED to acknowledge that 1 have to- /
tally failed to make any aggressive /
movement with the Fourteenth Corps"
Sherman was exasperated at the de-
lay. He recommended that Gen. Palmer's
resignation be accepted by the Presi-
dent, which was done. Eventually Gen. .
Jefferson c. Davis was assigned to COM
mand OF the Fourteenth Corps.
But the harm had been done. The
delays had given Gen. Hood plenty OF
time to make his preparations TO meet
the movement. Even while the troops
were waiting for the orders. to move
forward. they heard the chop, chop. chop
of Confederate axes in the woods. and
realized that when they should finally
push down toward the Sandtown Road .
they would find their way obstructed by
log breastworks and abattis.
TOmOrrow-Navy Duty In the James
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
NO LABOR DAY PARADE.
New York suh say. 1t /. Due to
Lack of Employment.

The dropping OF the Labor Day parade
this year ID TO be regretted. II was usu-
ally a picturesque display. II was inva-
riably dignifed and orderly and II gave
the workingmen Of New York an oppor-
tuuity to show themselves In their true
colors as law-loving citizens with proper
civic pride and an honorable respect for
their arts and crafts by which they not
only make their own livelihood but con-
tribute so intellectually to the greatness
and prosperity Of the city. the State, and
the nation.
A fne, manly show-womanly. too. IN
deed, for the women workers took a
characteristic share in tilt gave vast
pleasure TO tens of thousands Of people.
The participants were morally exalted oy
Il and the spectators. whether personally
concerned or not, gained useful lessons
and experienced benficial emotions. Per-
haps indeed, the best effort was on the
outsiders, those who were neither handi-
craftsmen nor their near relations. For
to these the force. the organization, the
spirit Of ingenuity, the purpose the pa
tience, the probity and the pregnancy IN
all good and advantageous ways OF labor
were brought home in most impressive
manner by the marching hosts, the Illus
trative floats, the banners, the bands the
companies and their captains, all arrayed
for the glorihcation Of the great idea
that work Is life in the highest sense.
Sorrow for the loss Of this annual
pageant will assuredly not be lessened oy
the cause of its abandonment. 1t appears
that this is due to the lack Of employ
ment among manual workers and the
need that has fallen upon many OF them
through the failure Of chance 10 earn
their daily bread. Perhaps II would De
ironic to celebrate the glory OF the WORK
that is not. Perhaps It is better-urgent'
indeed, To spend the money in helping
those who have suprefiuous days Of rest
these psychologist times No doubt In this
matter the labor leaders know what they
are about and need no outside guidance
But the friends of labor. who are all the
citizens, will hope earnestly that the
stoppage Is only temporary ana that iu
ture years will md the celebration Of
Labor Day restored to all its pristine
glory for the general edfncation and en-
joyment-New York Sum-
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Services on the Roof.

Efforts to maintain religious worship
through the summer months on the plane
of comfort and freedom from oppressive
heat have resulted in two churches here
holding Sunday evening services on the
roof gardens of their parish houses. In
both cases the experiment was success.
and II was determined to continue the
innovation during the hot weather. We
hear other towns complaining that they
have no church root gardens, but services
In some places have been held with sue
cess and In comfort on church lawns. and
very impressive and beautiful many OF
them must have been. Whether the roof
or the lawn is the place. the plan to sur
round worshipers with more comfort than
the church itself admits Is an excellent
one. deserving of emulation.-New York
Press.