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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
Welcome Guests From Britain
CFrom The New York SUM-

Seldom have more opporiune wish
tors arrived in this country than Sir
George Paish and Mr.. Basil Blackett,
who have come here 10 hold confer
ences on the international financial
and commercial situation with a view
to devising plans for a restoration Of
communications and relations broken
down OF interrupted by the war.
That they come on an official err
rand cannot be doubted. Mr.. Black
EFT Is a British Treasury official and
Sir George Paish was early in Au-
gust constituted adviser to the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer. The char
acter of their visit is further indicated
by the evidence that the way was pre-
pared for them through correspon-
dence between the State Department
at Washington and the British For
eign Office.
Il was made known in London in
the first week of September that ne
gotiations were being conducted with
Washington looking toward the re-
storation of normal foreign exchange
between the two countries, although
IL was only a few days ago that
Washington admitted the fact The
Diplomatic preliminaries also suggest
tho probability that good will be ac-
complished by the direct intercourse
which is now being established with
representatives OF American finance
and business as well as with the Fed
eral Government
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

Because Mr.. Blackett is not so well
known here interest will naturally
fasten chiefly on Sir George Paish.
who is very well known on this side.
For the purpose in view Great Bril-
tain could have sent no better ennis
sary As editor of the Statist. one
OF the leading financial weeklies of
the world, Sir George always saw to
it that his publication devoted a
great amount of space to American
concerns.
He resigned his editorship when he
was attached TO the Exchequer two
months ago. but he must have carried
with him into his official capacity the
same friendly and informed regard
with which he has always contem-
plated American affairs, because this
regard grew out of personal as we'll
as professional relations.
For the rest. IL sufiices TO say OF
/ him that he unites with extreme lib
crafty an imagination both active
and courageous. To him presumably
large share of credit must go for
/ tie daring departures in finance tc
which the British Treasury has CON-
mitted itself in the war crisis. anc
as a consequence of which the Lon
don banking position and the London
money market are such today thai
they can render support 20 whatever
, projects may be agreed upon her.
during the visit of these financial
| ambassadors
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

From .lc day that the Archduke
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, IL
is the unexpected that has happened
in Europe.
II was not expected that Germany
would ride roughshod over Belgium.
The campaign has developed surpris-
ing moves among the nations. Hardly
any battle has terminated as was eX-
pected The attitude of the govern
ments has been a surprise Germany
expected Italy to go to war on her
side, and expected Great Britain to
keep out of the fight
No one can tell where the lightning
will strike. The nations are so inter-
dependent for foodstuffs and manu-
features, their material interests are
so interlOcked by commerce and poll
tics. that the statesmen and generals
are at a loss in many cases to decide
just where their greatest interests lie.
The neutral nations would like to
avoid war, but some of them are evil
IDENTIFY on the verge of a decision for
war. because war will be TO their adj
vantage. Racial antagonisms, terri
torial ambition, self-defense. and
TO plunge them into war.
Ir is quite possible that all of Eu-
rope, with the the possible exception
/ of the scandinavian peninsula, will
/ be involved in hostilities within six
months.
A clash is momentarily expected be-
/ tween Russian and German-Turkish
naval forces in the Black Sea. Rou-
mania is waiting to pounce upon COW
/ oted Austrian provinces. Italy is
moving her troops back from Libya
in plain anticipation Of war with Aus
tria. Greece is sending violent pro-
tests to Turkey against the inhuman
treatment of Greeks along the Mar
mora and in Asia Minor. Portugal is
about to aid Great Britain in fighting
the Germans in South Africa. Holland
is in imminent danger of invasion.
The warning conveyed TO the United
States by this state of affairs is too
plain TO be misunderstood.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

The rights enjoyed by the United
States must be protected, II neces-
sary, by armed force. They cannot
be abandoned by this country without
cowardice and great material loss.
II is not only the right but the duty.
of the United States to protect its
own interests against all corners.
This right and duty was exercised by
gallant little Belgium, in the face of
destruction and death, end the world
honors the people of that country
for their bravery and fortitude.
The neutral shipping Of the United
States, engaged in transporting car
goes to neutral nations, IS exempt by
law and by natural right from search
and seizure by any nation. AS the
United States is friendly with all ma
tons, it would be patient when war
ships encroached by mistake upon
American rights. so long as it APP
peared that no infringement OF
American rights was intended. But
it could not suffer any nation to as
sert the right to harass. search, or
seize vessels and cargOes bound for
neutral ports and having no connec-
ton with the nations at war.
Aln MdAAOn OlANN MtlAN ~ Mdl III ut-
tense Of its rights on the seas, and
it would go to war again If necessary.
No peace arguments, no weakened
peace party, no minority in Congress
or out of it could prevent such a
war The nation would he compelled
to fight for its rights, and fight it
would.
The President. is doing everything
possible to avoid friction by main
tanning strict neutrality and friend
ship with all nations az war. The
people are doing their share by at
tending to their own business and
letting the foreigners settle their own
quarrels. If complications should
come, it will not be through the fault
of the United States. Nevertheless
trouble may come. The only thing
that is being left undoce is the work
of preparation and defense. This
work should be undertaken at once,
hand i'm hand with the execution Of
the policy Of strict noninterference in
| foreign quarrels.
In this time of crashing thrones
and disappearing boundaries it be-
hOoves the United States to he
cautious. vigilant, and prepared.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
Democratic Campaign Book
From the Washington Herald)

the subheads of the book. They will
Uses Kept" but in the text no refer
ence to this paramount question Of
the high cost of living.
The only place the orator will find
any help whatever is in an inconspic-
uous paragraph of a half dozen lines
at the bottom of page 249-and We
mention this for the benefit of the
Democratic spellbinder - where it is
stated that before the war the adver-
tisements of great department stores
showed a reduction in the prices Of
cotton and silk hosiery and under
wear. velvets. bath robes, watches.
bronze statuary and a few other
necessaries.
If the Democratic orator is talking
to the silk-stOcking democracy he can
readily show that the cost of outfit
ting ladies and gentlemen of high de-
gree had been reduced by the Demo
Gratis. but that the war had again cut
off these importations II his aud
fence should. however, be made up OF
men who do not wear silk underwear
and who listen to the factory whistle
or look at the town clock when they
want to know the time of day, our
Democratic spellbinder will be em-
barrassed by quoting this paragraph
It may not satisfy the people when
they ask if the cost Of meat and pota-
toes, bread and sugar have been re-
duced by the Democrats to have the
orator read President Wilson's tribute
TO "the constitution of peace" or Mr..
Bryan's tribute TO "the peace of the
world" or even Franklin Lanes prose
poem, THE Makers of the Flag" Some
unpoetic hungry man may suggest
that when the people ask for bread
they are given oratory.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

The book may be disappointing to
the Democratic orators who use it in
preparing their appeals to the voters.
not because of what it does contain,
but because of what will not be found
in its pages. One of the cardinal is
sues in the campaign of 1912 was the
arrangement of the Republican party
party for the high cost of living and
the promise of the Democrats to re-
lieve the people from this burden by
ducing the tariff.
Our present energetic and genial
Postmaster General then had charge
Of the Democratic speakers bureau,
and he saw to it that the campaign
orators were literally supplied with
facts and figures to fasten up
on the Republicans this high cost OF
living against which the people bitter
ly complained, and to make it absO-
lutely clear that the election of Mr..
Wilson and a Democratic Congress
would give them instant relief. The
Democratic literary bureau also
sounded the changes on this high cost
of living and the promise Of the Dem
ocrats to make everything cheap.
The same Democratic spellbinders
will again take the stump this fall TO
show the people why the Democratic
party must remain in power. to con-
tinue the era of good times, peace on
earth and good will to men. But these
orators may be reminded of the high
cost Of living and the promises they
made two years ago. When they
turn to their political bible and look
for the chapter upon the high cost OF
living and how it has been reduced
they will be disappointed. They will
not be able to find it mentioned in the
! index or i'm the general heads. or ever
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
How the War May Affect Us
lFrom the Washlngton PostO

Each succeeding day of war serves
to make clearer to Americans the
profound changes that are coming
about by reason of the gigantic
struggle in Europe. The size and
scope of the conflict. the multitude
OF important interests involved, the
desperate character Of the fighting.
and the hints that crop up as to the
diplomatic moves being made under
the surface, give abundant proof of
the radical departures that are at
hand involving the fate OF Kingdoms
and empires.
There is Haunting talk of the bind
ing character of international laws
and treaties, the obligations of ma
tons under the rules OF humanity and
civilization. and so on. hut the fact
has been established that to all in
tents and purposes treaties are
worthless, International law a non
entity, and the laws OF humanity and
civilization nullifed. All laws have
been superseded by the first great
rule-the instinct of self-preserva-
ton.
1t is difficult for Americans. sur
rounded by peace and pursuing their
ordinary avocations. to realize the
possibility of danger to themselves
in the apparently far-cff wars OF
Europe. For them, there is still q
civilization, still some regard for the
rights of others. some recognition OF
obligation, however Improbable OF
unwise their compacts may be- The
idea of trampling upon treaties is alb
hOrrent to Americans, and the sug.
gestion that the United States should
pounce upon a weak aud undefendeC
nation for any advantage whatever
would be scornfully rejected. YET
this is what some of the European
nations have done, aud there is NJ
assurance that they would not act il
the same manner toward the United
States if they dared, and if it wer,
to their advantage.
The United States has certain
rights as a neutral nation which ar,
just as important as the right of Z
nation to fight for its life, A ma
ton at war does not acquire the RICH
to trample upon the rights of
neutral however sOrely pressed
it may be and whatever it might gaiI
/ by so doing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
GEMS OF THOUGHT

We are never so happy or so unhappy as we imagine
La Rochefoucauld.
:--.-.--.
Keep thy heart with all diligence out Of ii are
the issues OF life--Proverbs ives.
:-:-:-:
That nation is worthless which does not joyfully
stake everything her honor.-Schiller
.-.-.-.
The first condition OF human goodness is something
10 loves the second. something to reverence-George
Eliot
:-:-:-:
Let every man learn that everything in nature goes
by law and not by luck and that what he sows he
reaps.-Emerson
.-.-.-.
Ot od hast thou laid the foundation of the earth:
and e heavens are the work OF thy hands They shall
perish, put thou shalt endure; yea all of them shall
WAY ora IKE garment; a vesture shalt thou
Shanee them, AMI they shall be changed but thou art
ele same ana my years shall have end-Psalm eli
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
WEDNESDAY OCT. 81, 1914
BuRLEsON AND THE OLD STAR ROUTE SYSTEM


THE announcement that Postmaster General Burle-
favors a change in the rural delivery system
whereby carriers will have TO bid for the work and
obtain Il by bidding lower than any else is caus-
ing great apprehension among rural carriers all
the country This is the old starroue system revived.
Under t. the bidder would doubt be allowed to take
on as many contracts he could handle, and every
rural carrier would become the employe Of the con-
tractor, instead of Uncle Sam he is now. In time
the contractor would become big corporation which
would fix the compensation of the men who do the
at 5000 $500 year, instead Of $1,000 to $1,000
which the government pays them direct, and the
contractor would get rich the work of the carriers
The contractor would to the horses, wagons
or automobiles and the carrier would become mere
driver
Postmaster General Burleson is also doing his best
TO transfer the parcel post into freight post Mail
order houses under such rule would be de-
livering a bundle Of shingles by mail The weight Of
the parcel has already been raised to so pounds for
certain zones and Mr.. Burleson want to raise
the limit to 100 pounds.
The threatened change to 100 pounds postal
perts say would certainly not be to bring the
farmers nearer their market but build up the
big cities at the expense Of the country districts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
With The Photographers

Sister Pankhurst announces that just as the
war IS over she win renew her militant performances
on with the war.-Manchester Union
Indiana's attempt to keep literary Iowa in the back
ground By having Statewide celebration of the birth
day of her special poet James Whtcomb Riley, at the
time when Iowa is having her first Homecoming" of
native authors will be regarded admission the
seriousness OF the menace TO the literary preem-
nence of the Hoosier State.-New York Evening Post
The total receipts Of S2267Ss from the four games OF
the Worlds Series and the handsome bonuses paid
the players of both the winning and the losing team
strikngy illustrate the financial proportions to which
the national game grown But this years series
done more than show the money there Is In it, II
has vindcated the honesty OF the game itself in spite
of the commercalism Of its management.-New York
World
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
The Unexpected---A Warning
From the Washington POst)

The United States is bound to Eu-
rope by a thousand ties. Every one
Of these ties is like a sensitive nerve
The commerce of this country spreads
into every sea, and il is the duty o.
the government to protect it, Ameri-
cans numbering many thousands are
in Turkey, where anti-Christian riots
and butcheries are likely to follow the
outbreak of war. Belligerent nations
are asserting the right to hold up.
search, and seize vessels from the
United States carrying cargoes which,
( in the opinion of the belligerent ma
tion-not necessarily in the opinion
of this country - are contraband of
war. An infringement upon the neu-
trail rights of the United States is
likely to occur at any time, requiring
this government to demand respect
for its rights, and to be prepared TO
! back up its demand by force, if neces
sary.
Il is to the interest of some of the
warning nations to embroil the United
States in war. No doubt plotting and
Contemplating is going on with this
end in view.
1t is the plain duty of the United
States to take stock of its defenses ~
its army. its navy. and its fortified
tons. Is it prepared to defend itself?
If in the collisions among the nations
/ the interests of the United States are
| ignored and its rights trampled upon.
is it in a position TO step forward and
maintain it rights? Who will de
fend the United States, if it will not
or cannot defend itself?
Ne nation will deliberately seek
war with the United States If it is
able to protect itself It's rights viii;
be carefully respected if il makes
plain to the world that it will en-
force such respect. But if it adopts
the Chinese policy of peace at any
price, contenting itself with feeble
protests when its territory is violated
or its rights trampled upon. it Is like
~ to have war thrust upon IL. whether
Il wants it or not
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
An APPRECIATION ANp rrs RrruRN

PROM City Councilman W. e. stover, to whom much
Of the credit for the success of the Old Home
Week celebration is due, we have received the fol-
lowing letter -
Mr.. George Carter
Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Wilmington, Delaware.
Dear Sir-As chairman OF the Executive Committee
Of the Old Home Week Celebration. l desire to ex-
to you and stan my sincere thanks for the
splendid work of THE EVENING JOURNAL in connec-
ton with the celebration. Your cooperation aided
very materially In making the a success and
wish TO you that the is appreciated
by all concerned. Very truly tours.
W. f. SLOWER.
Chairman Executive Committee
By way OF a return expression of appreciation, we
hope Colonel Slower will permit say that the peo-
pie Of Wilmington feel exceedingly grateful 20 him
his associates for the magnificent and self-sacri-
fcine work done by them in projecting and further
ing the big municipal demonstration. There also is
general public feeling satisfaction that the work
was done tremendously, effectively and so eco
nomicaly. Those things speak well for the business
ability and public spirit of Councilman Slower and
those who co-opsrated with him in the work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
Mss nAzARp TO nE BRmE.

MIR. and Mrs. Vincent Gilpin Ha-
zard. of No. 1901 PARK Place, have
issued invitations to the marriage OF
their daughter. Mary Pausey Hazard
and Robert Ferre Brintcn, of West
Chester. Pa, TO take place at &
o'clock this evening. After the cere-
mony a reception will be held at the
home of the brides parents. No. 1901
Park Place
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
mIsH NATIoNALIsTs AID BELGIuM.

IRISH NATIoNALIsTs in London not only have
vxoted their confidence in the leadership OF John
Redmond and endorsed the action of the the Irish
Home Rule party in supporting 1.-THE OF the allies
against Prussian mlitarsm" but they also have made
remarkable declaration in favor of Belgium With
hands appraised they subscribed TO this pledge:
1--WE viii sheathe the sword until Belgium has
got back her freedom until every inch of her soil IS
clear; until treaty IS made not on a scrap OF paper
oe' on foundation behind which stand the millions
ihal Is IN line with British sentiment and Il Is an
o'ner sign that augurs well for the future Of Bel
GUM as a sovereign and independent state small in
territory but large in the that IL has behind IL
the moral and material support Of the British Emnire
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

Professor Hugo Munsterberg's service voun-
eer member OF the pro-German publicity bureau on
lhis side of the Atlantic has aroused storm of pro-
against him in certain quarters and may lead to
results harmful TO the great American university with
Shch he is identified prominently. Preserving
strict neutrality in his American environment I'M
possible for this talented from the Faherland,
eho first Of all, is a German
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

Certain Democrats in Delaware manifest a desire
70 make capital Of the fact that the natonai Re
publican organization has issued campaign text
book this year. The truth OF the matter is that
is not needed. The record OF the Wilson administra
lion is the best campaign document available for the
Republicans this year and the hundreds Of thousands
Of idle wageerrners speaking for themselves
Republican campaign text book possibly could speak
for them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

IN 'aiins upon Portugal to mobilize its army. Eng
land probably feels that in war sucn ID ~. as
now in progress, every little bit helps. II how
ever the Portuguese troops prove to be OF as little
assistance to the British they did in the Peninsul,
War Of long the struggle now on will not he az
fected materially by any action that Portugal may
take
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

The Germans sank British warship The Britons
replied by sinking four German destroyers. Such
ratio OF naval destruction cannot fail to be gratifying
y the allies
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21
CHURCH PAPER IN NEW DRESS.

tHtA Il II In ~ NEW DhENNs
Under the editorship Of Morgan T.
Gum, "The Peninsula Presbyterian"
has made its appearance in an inn
proved form. Mr.. Gum is aided by
competent stan Of ciergymen and
laymen with the result that the maya
zine, does much credit TO the Presby.
terrain church throughout the PENN
sula.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-21

We are never so happy or so unhappy as we imagine
La Rochefoucauld
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

dinner party tonight in honor OF heT
sister. Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald. OF
SPRINGFIELD, No.
Miss Beulah Cavolt will entertain
the Rooney Mooney Shah club Oh
Saturday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garfield, o.
Navina. were the guests Of Mr. ani
Mrs. A. L. Evans yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church will meet at the church
Thursday the 18th, to prepare box
for the Baptist Orphans home in
Oklahoma City; any one Interested
and wanting TO hep may call or
leave articles at the Baptist parsonA
age. Mrs. Cloud, Secy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14
O,d lime Spelling Match.

4 The committee in charge Of the old
fashion spelling bee to be given by
the City Federation at the city hall
On Saturday evening, January 2ith.
are planning a novel and delightful
entertainment aside from the svell-
ing match. There will be program
exactly as they were given in the old
district schools fifty years ago. and,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

The Shakespeare club met at the
library yesterday afternoon and en-
joyed the following program on
Macbeth
Roll Call-Comments on play.
Character Study of Macbeth-Mrs-
Mari
adv Macbeth-Mrs. Cragin.
Influence OF Lady Macbeth over
her husband Mrs. Carter.
The Wierd Sisters-,Mrs. Dunham.
Discussion by the Club. Moral
significance Of the play.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

SNEFFEL.S, COL A. J. Walsh was
badly done up with rheumatism and
sent for Foley Kidney Pills which was
the only thing that would cure him.
Geo. Potter. of Pontiac, Mo, was down
on his back with kidney and bladder
trouble anu Foley Kidney Pills made
him well and able to work. 1t is a
splendid medicine and always helps
Just try it. For sale by all druggists
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

The 500 CLUB spent delightful al :
ternoon at needle work at the home
of Mrs f. 0. Barker on East Spring
er yesterday Special guests were.
Mrs. c. #. Cotteral and Mrs o. Z.
Fegan Miss lNoley is a new member
OF the club The hostess served de-
licious Refreshments after the club
meeting
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14

Where did you get your knock
knees? Wiggam tells you. Hear h.m
Wednesday night at Methodist church.