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The Washington times., 1914-09-11
The Silver
:. Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

See America first. If you must view
ma agnificent old ruins. why there's the
place where the Arlington Hotel Is al
ways going to be.
John d. shows a commendable sense
OF economy in having brass band at
mis- golden wedding.
War talk is barred among Government
employees. No occasion for it, Next
Presidential election is two years away.
In buying hubby a chinchilla overcoat,
wifey- shows wonderful acumen. Chin
cbiIIa overcoat is sure trap for blonde
hairs.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
TURKEYS MOVE.

With everybody courtinc her, Tur-
key seizes the occasion to announce
her position as Il civilized nation. re-
curing TO Ovcrlordship Of the pow
crs to keep her straight. and vii
ing to grant no cNtraterritorial
privileges to aliens.
1t must Re admitted that Turkey
has a good case 20 present in behalf
o. what she has done. So long as
the powers IF the world have united
in maintaining Turkey in Europe,
they have admitted that Turkey was
good enough to associate with; ard.
admitting that, there is no reason
why they SHOULD not accord her the
full status Of 4 civilized nation. If
the powers don't like Turkeys new
est move, they have themselves to
blame.
Centuries ago, when the Turk was
new in Europe and even more blood
thirsty than now, treaties were
negotiated between him and the
Christian powers, under which the
right of alien countries to maintain
their own tribunals for administra-
ton of justice among their own sub
jects, was granted. Likewise, special
guarantees were given for protection
of missionaries IF the Christian de-
nominations; guarantees that have
never been Of much value as means
Of real protection, but that af+e, a
fashion make the Turkish govern
ment responsible when massacres
occur.
Now Turkey announces that all
these medieval pacts are abrogated
by her at single stroke. She will
decline to a5ide by these arrange
ments in future, and will insist upon
full recognition as an equal amohg
the nations.
Evidently the Turk has sense of
hdmor. Looking at the barbarisms
new going on all over Europe, he
wonders why Christian Europe has
so long been wont to sneer at him
as an inferior. He has never
dreamed of anything quite so lurid,
in his own dominions, as these things
the so-called Christians are doing to
each other. He guesses he is just
as good as they are, and we guess
he is able to make quite a good
case for himself.
Maybe it wasn't very skiIlful
diplomacy, but when Mr.. A. Rnstem
Rey, the porte's ambassador in this
Capital, the other day talked about
Turkey and the United States he
was rather good. he said it was
true that nassacres occurred in the
TIrE.ish dcninions at tines; and it
was deeply regretted by the authori-
ties. But the record of lynchings and
Of murders in various kinds of
"later wars" in the United States
seemed to him somewhat tn estop
eycesses of criticism from this
quarter.
Rather disagreeablc. that! Worth
thinking about, however. Turkey is
seizing the opportunity that the war
presents to her, precisely as any
other nation would do. She is evil
IDENTIFY going tc be too canny to be
dragged in as IN ally of the hope
less cause of the Germanic allies:
she sees that that would mean her
sure expulsion from Europe. So she
will sit tight and sweep OF the board
all the incidental immunities and
advantages that may offer by reason
Of being. for the moment, cGurteJ by
all sides.
Turkey is acting very like a ror-
nal, natural, selfish, regular Chris
tian country.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

Esh people into a near panic, for
England knows It must Keep consrOl
Of the sea, and The dread of German
war vessels in English ports is one
constantly with its people.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
Pope's Pastoral Letter
Deals With EurOpe's War

ROME. Sept. 1.-THE Osservators i.o-
mano. the afRriaI organ Of the %atiCan.
publishes p pastoral letter from Pnre
Peredict Nv in tho form Of en- en-
cyclical 70 the episcopaCy of tho worli,
II contains the program for the pom
tifratc Of rope Benedict. which. sum
married. CaIis fo- renewed efforts to
spread religion throughout the world.
and urges peace and brotherhood among
rcuplcs AVID ~atinps ~ fcar Cs God. The
cucycliraI deals chiefly with the Euro
peap war.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

r(THE BARRIER OF CLltHY"
is a picture which appeals to
the heart of every beholder.
The realities of war are
clearly brought home to us in this de-
fense of the barrier by a handful of
gallant men. The names of most of
them were familiar to Parisians, from
Marshal Money, who is giving orders
to Colonel Odiot. down to many of the
soldiers, who were known to the
painter.
In the foreground the desolation of a
family is foreshadowed in the dropping
figure of the woman. who, having teen
driven from her home. has rescued her
goat. and now seated upon remnant
of her houshold goods. soothes and
warns the child nesting in her arms.
whilst her heart aches for the wounded
lad whose life blood is fast ebbing away.
The engraving of this pathetic picture
is perhaps even more striking than
even the original. for It lacks the
harshness OF coloring. which in all Hor-
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
Concert Today
By the U. S Soldiers Home Band,
Bandstand, at 4 p. m.

JOHN 5. NJ ZIMMERMANN.
Director.
March. Under the Double Eagle"
Wagner
Eumtnce. Roses and Memories"
Snyder
selection. The FircllN'' Friml
characteristic rag. "FiddlcSticks''
C"uCy
Waltz surtc. Wiener EurC"r'
Iichrer
Finale. Ann Arhor University"
Barnard
The Star-Sran=lcd Eanncr."
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

Platform on which governor Of Ohio
was speaking collapsed. but that isn't
the first platform which has collapsed
under a governor of Ohio.
In these heydeys of transparent skirts
a woman is just as old as man looks
If the pedestrians insist on running
out of those white chalk base lines, the
District Commissioners should substi-
tute umpires for the crossing cops.
incidentally. those white lines would
be more protection If they were six feet
high.
That rafting sound in the basement
is simply the janitor practicinS his i'm
personatfon of steam, with the aid of an
empty pipe and hammer.
Works both ways. II a kid didn't
have to 60 to school. he would never
find out what fun there was in not
going to school
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

Mrs Champ clark and Miss t;cncvicyc
clark Verc guests Of honor at y lunch
90" given yesterday by Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas A. Edison. at East Orange.
h. ].
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

Congressman and Mrs. Fred Rrittcn
entertained at dinner last evening at the
Army and Navy club. when their guests
were Major Gen. and Mrs. George Bar
nett Senator and Mrs. McCumhcr. Miss
Helen MCCumber. and Congressman
Kenneth MCkcllar.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

tive body. Its active membership is
made UP from the white adult sight
less residents of the District
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

In these heydeys of transparent skirts
a woman is just as old as a man looks.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

.HE President will leave Washing
ton late this afternoon to spend
i a few days with his daughters.
Mrs. Francis b. Sayre and Miss
Margaret Wilson. at Harlekenden
House
The sun., 1914-08-16
GERMAN PRESS BUREAU.
Patriotic News Agency Est"biiHhed
To Give straight War Facts.

The Chamber of German American
Commerce. which has protested to Wash
ington against alleged discrimination In
wireless censorship, has established
press bureau In This city for the dis
semination OF correct news from Ger
many. Arrangements are being made with
the Tuckerton aud Sayville radio sta
tions to forward amy news received from
abroad to the chamber and have II sent
out through the p:ess bureau The bu-
reau will, also haze access to many
private cables to business firms here tell
ing OF the situation.
The first statement by tho bureau.
which was issued yesterday, was a gen
eral review of the German operations In
answer to various criticisms published
I'm this country, Il was written by
Major I'lrlch Ritter of the German gen
erai staff. The bureau will keep open All
day and part of the night Heinrich
charles. secretary OF the Chamber OF Ger
man American Commerce Is in charge,
one OF the members OF the chamber re-
ceived a cable from private source3 In
Rcrlin Yesterday which stated that eVery-
thing was quiet in the German capital
and that dlsQuietlng reports from the city
should not he believed.
The sun., 1914-08-16
Copies Of Power Of Attorney.

Before the announcement of the
500. 600. 600 uffer was made at the Ham
burg American offices II became known
that some disposition OF the lines ships
was under contemplation when represent
atives OF the line applied at the Office
Of Rerister John J. Hopper OF New York
county for certified copies OF a power OF
sale prepared tive years ago. just after
the death OF Emil Boaz.
The instrument on file gives broad pow
ers to dispose OF the vessels to Julius T.
Meyer William q. Sickel. General Man
ager Kari Buenz and Director Emil Led
erer
The purpose for which the power Of
attorney to sell the vessels was originally
drawn was not disclosed Yesterday It
was stated that in case OF the sale OF the
vessels and their transfer to An ~ican
registry II would be necessary for the
vessels to carry a certified copy Of tile
power Of sale to prevent their capture
by cruisers OF the nations now at war
with Germany. Under the terms Of the
London declaration the ships could he
seized as prizes of war unless they car
ried the unconditional bill Of sale to
Americans. even though they hoisted tho
American flag
The sun., 1914-08-16
GEN. CARRANZA ENTERS
MEXICO CITY TO-DAY
Army Under Gen. ObregoR
Takes Possession in Advance
Capital Decorated.

MEXICO CITY. Aug 1.-THE Constitu-
tonalists are now in possession OF the
Mexican capital. Gen Carranza's army,
under command OF Gen. Obregon, marched
peacefully in to-day, through vast and
cheering crowds, along streets decorated
with flags and took up the quarters until
recently occupied by the Federals.
Gen. Carranza himself will be well
coined tomorrow. when eight special
trains viii leave here for the front, car
rying officers of his army and a recep-
tion committee made up OF distinguished
citizens. AS soon as he enters the city
he will assume the Presidency. With the
resignation of the military governors of
five States to the south the last power or
the Huertlstas has disappeared
For the first time In months American
flags were visible here. The throngs had
to wait for hours for the victorious army
to appear, but when the leaders came
into view the cheers OF the crowd Indicated
that the citizens believed the wait was
worth while. although many of them
had entirely different sentiments regard
ing the cause a short time ago
The sun., 1914-08-16
MRS. AsTOR AIDS PEACE PARADE.
Her >nme WIN Head List of Vice.
Chnirmen Of Committee.

Mrs John Jacob Astors name was the
most Important among the list or ac-
.'I''uroS To the peace parade committee
Yesterday 1t will head the alphabetical
.s' NJ Nce-chairmen on the committees
stationery As a final accC ssion to Mayor
N"'chcIs wishes in regard to foreign
''gs the committee decided that none Will
hr carried. not even the American nag.
small peace pennants of white lettered in
black VIII he substituted.
AHti-suHragists also are beginning to
er 'sf
90 ann NJ sunragist and have taken no
part Iu public questions writes one
i'NM Boston. hut II seems to me the
worN or at any rate the United States,
has advanced too far to allow this awful
exhibition OF barbarism to continue with
'-i making every possible effort to stop
hope we may have a demonstration
'|'h As YOURS In every state. New York
'.' place to begin, and I believe women
NI rally tremendously everywhere, MAY
not he for all women and not simply
'''r suliragis,s2 Let all women unite on
this issue"
The sun., 1914-08-16

that 1t has always been the policy Of this
company to dispose OF steamers when
ever a good opportunity offers. provided
they can be spared.
"As the war has forced all our fleet
into temporary idleness. and as we now
have In American waters steamers worth
more than $50, 600. 900, bona fide offers
for the purchase of some OF them are
being considered. Others OF our steamers
price"
Thirteen OF the vessels involved in
the proposed sale are now tied up in
Hoboken. and the other two are In port
at Boston. The Vaterland. with a ton
mage of 5i,2S2. IL the largest. The total
tonnage OF the German vessels tied up
is more than 100000 tons. The following
are the vessels which may soon he a
part Of the American merchant marine :
The sun., 1914-08-16
$2O,OOO,O0O OFFERED
FOR GERMAN SHIPS
Hamburg American Line Ad-
mits 1t Considers Sale of
WarbOund Vessels.
THIRTEEN AT HOBOKEN
Fleet May Soon BE Used i'm De.
velOping American Trade
Abroad.

An offer OF 10000 900 has been made
to the Hamburg American Line for fifteen
OF Its largest steamships now In American
waters The oflclals OF the line in this
country hold power OF attorney to sell
any or all OF these vessels and 1t is pos
sible that deal will be put through
within few days by which the vessels
will all fly the American flag.
THE SUN said last week that the ves-
sells might be sold. but the fact that the
$50. 10000 offer had been made was not
admitted until yesterday afternoon. AZ
the office OF the Hamburg american Line
William q. Slckel one OF the directors
statement concerning the probable ac-
tion by the company reg riding the
offer would be made until after the
return to-day OF Julius T.. Meyer.
secretary and treasurer OF tho line, who
has been In Washington consulting with
srs and business men over the plan OF
establishing an American marine and
the emergency registry bill, soon to b.
passed by Congress. which will make II
possible for foreign built ships TO pass
under the American flag. 1t is understood
an American syndicate organized for the
purpose, which will transfer tho YES
wells to American registry as soon after
the purchase as the necessary Legislation
is passed.
The sun., 1914-08-16
GERMAN ARMY'S INVASION
OF BELGIUM is DEFENDED
One Of the Kaser's Officers Now in New York Ex-
plains Campaign England Denounced for
Her Alliance With Mongolians

avenue. last night to protest against
what they called the unfairness Uf the
American newspapers In their war news.
A relief committee was organized to
collect funds for the widows and orphans
Of the German soldiers. for reservists to
return to Germany and for publishing
Information that will more fully depict
the part Germany is playing In the war.
All the speakers accused the press OF
taking sides against Germany. THE battle
OF the headlines" Is what Theodore Sutro
Of the Dentsches Journal called 1t. DR..
Gustav Scholer said that neutrality de-
manded the rendering OF no moral sup
port, but that the United States was
remiss when II established censorship
over the Sayvllle and Tuckerton wireless
stations and left the English and French
cables alone.
The sun., 1914-08-16
French Excellence Disputed.

"rhe mobilization OF the German army
was effected in the most precise manner.
Everywhere from north to south the
vanguard OF the German army is meeting
the enemy, but on French soil. II the
mobilization OF the French army were
really so excellent and effective de-
picted in the Partisan boulevards and In
the New York newspapers why are not
the horrors OF war carried TO German
soil?
THE outer forts OF Longwy have al
ready fallen German vanguards are near
Montmody, Pon-a Mousson and Lunc-
vile. All Belgian fortresses were con-
structed BY French engineers. The
French acted as military instructors OF
the Begians. Would it not have been
military suicide for Germany to walt for
the French to occupy Belgium? Strong
French detachments took possession OF
Alsace on the tenth OF August after hav-
ing successfully made their way through
the passes OF the Nosges and overpower-
ing the German vanguard al Muelhausen.
A glance at the war map will show that
the defence of these passes was impos-
sible. since Befort. according to the
Treaty Of Frankfort was left in the hands
OF the French.
'Muelhausen, Germany's stronghold OF
the south" 1t Is In reality an unpro-
tected city. the German fortifications be-
ing across the Rhine. After the French
had made themselves at home in Alsace
| and the mourning that had hung on the
| bronze statute In the Place de la Con-
corde. for forty-four years had been torn
| down. the Fourteenth Baden Corps started
| its attack. Fifteen hundred French prls-
! oners were made. four cannon taken and
a report OF great loss to the enemy was
confirmed. II this big German victory
should be Of no Importance In the further
development of the war II serves as a
good illustration OF German tactics
Not satisfied to have won, con-
| cludes Major Ritter, "as the confederates
against Teutonism in Europe all militant
slavic nations, England Is looking for
an ally in the Far East among the sworn
enemies OF western culture. She sue
ceeded In inducing Japan to make prepa-
rations to attack KiauTschau, the Ger
| man colony In Asia. Just TO impress the
nations OF the Far East with England 3
| 'almightiness' among the worlds powers
| the small German detachments which Will
defend the colonies must be overpowered
by Mongolians."
The sun., 1914-08-16
Against Bank Note scheme.

Chairman Glass made public state
ment In which he discussed the proposal
made by New York bankers, but which
had been abandoned that Congress au-
thorize the use OF national notes as part
OF the bank reserves in the place OF gold
and lawful money. He said he had re-
ceived tecgraphic protests from many
New York bankers against such an amend
mert
Mr. Glass said the suggestion came from
q New York banker "who was engaged
some months ago in denouncng AZ nat
money the notes authorized to be issued
unirr the Federal reserve act Mr.. Glass
had iu mind Mr.. Nandcrlip OF the National
CIV Bank
These Federal reserve notes. said Mr..
Glass, viii have 40 per cent. gold reserve
and 100 per cent OF short time CONNER
.al paper besides all the assets OF the
Federal reserve banks. They have not
one element OF 'hatism' about them, but
= Mr. Nandcrlip really thinks the notes
authorized by the Federal reserve act
constitute nat money what in the name
NJ heaven must he think of the PROPOSE
ton which he now makes to Congress 10
open Wide the throttle and permit our
currency and credit issues to be based
"a tho Liabilities rather than the assets
- tie banks without one dollar OF gold
reserve as security
IN seems to me that this is 'hatism
ruu mad Furthermore, it suggests thai
p, should temporarily repudiate our gold
obligations al home 10 help certain banks
p. meet iNor gold obligations abroad and
! 'or one do not think the suggestion
sHnu1 N. entertained for a moment, nor
do ! Hr.. s." II viii be-
The sun., 1914-08-16
MEXICO CITY QUIET.
Vera cruz Becoming Ovcrcrowdrd
with Refugees.

WAsHINGToN. Aug. 15.--Gen. Funston
reports from Vera cruz that quiet pre-
walls in Mexico city. lie cabled to-day
that refugees from the capital informed
him that the Constitutioualsts expected
to occupy the city tomorrow
Vera Cruz * becoming ovcrcrowdcd
with refugees from Mexico city, Gen.
Funston states. Many are compelled to
sleep In the open. owing to lack of accom-
modatiuns at the hotels Three hundred
additional refugees. mostly French cti-
zens. are expected to arrive in Vera cruz
late tonight
Most Of the refugees are awaiting
steamer passage TO Europe aud the United
states. Among them Is Gen. Mass, the
Huerta General who was in command OF
Vera Cruz AT the time Of its seizure by
the naval forces under Rear Admiral
Fletcher.
The sun., 1914-08-16
NAON IN NEW YORK.
Argentine Minister Comes 10 super
wise shipments of Gold.

WAsHIHGToN. Aug. 15-Minister Naon
OF Argentina left Washington for New
York to-day. where he will establish him
self as Argentine Consul. to direct :he
operation OF the plan of the Argentine
Government for forwarding American
money to Argentina.
The Minister will receive at the con-
sulate deposits OF gold which American
business men may wish to transmit to
their agents in Argentina. Upon receipt
OF such deposits he will cable his Gov
.rnment. which will direct the payment
OF the money to the persons specified.
The sun., 1914-08-16
MISS DUNCAN OPENS HOSPITAL
4 mericnn Dancer Plans to Go -
Front as Nurse.

Special Gable Despofch 10 TnE suN
PARIS. Aug. 15.-Isadora Duncan's
school for dancing at Bellevue is being
rapidly converted into a Red Cross hos
pitsl One floor is being reserved fog
Miss Duncan and her friend. Namara
Toye.
Miss Duncan is slowly rallying from
severe attack of illness. She hopes
to go to the front as a nurse when she
has sufficiently recovered.
The sun., 1914-08-16

Joseph Francis Ferris. a. of I'oboken
Is in St Mary's Hospital. that city, and
may die OF bullet wounds inflicted yes
terday. when two railroad detectives
tried to arrest him. Six shots were fired
by the detectives. one hit Thomas
Ward OF 73i Willow avenue. Hoboken
who Is also in the same hospital
The sun., 1914-08-16
LATIN AMERICANS IN SPAIN.
I 900. who Were stranded In Paris
sent Away.
Speciai Gable D,spatcA % Tmr srx

Special Gable Dsspafch 10 THE suS
PARIS. Aug. 1.-THE committee which
IL handling the situation OF Spanish
Americans in Paris. under the presi-
dency OF Francisco de la Barra. ex-
provisional President OF Mexico. has
cooperated with the Argentine. Brazil
ian and Chilean Ministers in sending
1000 Of the Latin Americans to Spain.
De la Barra has arranged to cash checks
and letters OF credit to assist the
tourists.
The sun., 1914-08-16

Representative Wngo objected TO the
bill on the ground that II Involved
changes In the Federal reserve act that
hld not been considered by the Banking
and currency Committee. OF which ne IL
A n,mh,r The House recognized that
M- Wiugo was actuatcd by pilue because
4 In. failure Of Mr Glass TO consult
him before the bill was called up.
Replying to Mr.. Wlngo, Mr.. Glass salu
the bin would undoubtedly encourage ex-
por,ers OF cotton, grain and other com
mudti.s He said he had been told oy
Secretary McAdoo that Federal reserves
could bee organized in the three reserve
centrcs-New York. Philadelphia ana
Ch.cago-"rght away" Mr.. Glass eS-
pressed the opinion that the system as
a whole would not be in operation In
less than ninety days, although Mr.. NC
Adpo appeared to be hopeful that the new
banking law will be fully organized and
doing business In less than that time
MIR Wlngo persisted In his objection
and under the rules the bill had to &c
over The failure Of the bill was great
disappointment to Mr., Glass, Representa-
tive Underwood and other leaders, all OF
whom expressed the belief that the
measure would be passed probably on
Monday. but certainly without any ex-
tended delay
The sun., 1914-08-16
SPANS QUEEN HELPS.
Opens Subscription for Citisens En-
PEELED From Foreign Countries.
By Central Netos OF Lont

BY Central Netcs Of London.
MADRID, Aug. 1J.-Queen Victoria has
opened a subscription list for the aid
Of Spaniards expelled from other coun-
tries. The Queen contributed 10000
pesetas (about $4,000.
The sun., 1914-08-16
SUSPEND FOOD DUTIES.
spain Takes Action Against Monopo-
Iisers of Necessities.
Bv Central Neus Of London.

Bv Central Ners Of London.
MADRID Aug. 15.-The Council Of
Ministers authorized to-day the suspen-
sion OF the import duties on wheat. -four
and coal in order to strike at the
monopolizers Of the necessities OF life.
other measures to the same end will
also be taken. The coal depots and food
supply shops will be under the control
OF the Government and a maximum
price will be fixed.
The sun., 1914-08-16
Buy. o. oar. 900 in Gold.

Special cable Despatch TO THE srs.
I,oSpoN. Aug. l5.-The Bank OF Eng
land bought f2Os 900 ti.oi5,Ooo) eagles
and bar gold to-day.
The sun., 1914-08-16
Thirteen vessels at Hobok~n.

Mr.. Sickei issued this statement: "In
response to the many inquiries az to
whether any OF the Hamburg American
Line ships are for sale we have to say
The sun., 1914-08-16
GERMANS AsSAIL WAR NEWS,
Meet 10 Criticise Report. Of Conflict
In Papers Here.

More than 500 Germans met in Turn
Hall. Eighty-nfth street and Lexington