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The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The Monroe doctrine is being applied in theory
to many situations and possible situations in these
days of war. Former President Taft holds-and no
doubt the opinion of this eminent jurist will be
accepted as sound-that the Monroe doctrine would
permit Germany to invade and take possession OF
Canada that it would not permit the conqueror to
hold it. but that an indemnity could be exacted
And this naturally brings up the further question
whether, if conquered Canada refused to pay the
indemnity, the Monroe doctrne-which would not
permit Germany to retain possesson-could be
successfully invoked to compel Canada to comply
with the German demand.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
The President and Executive Sessions.

These observations go hand in hand with the
alleged desire of the President participate in the
executive sessions of the Senate and to have Cabi-
net officers accorded seats upon the floor OF the
House.
1t is interesting to find the attention OF the peo-
pie directed to phases Of government. The
suggestion that the President attend the secret ses
sions of the Senate has already started some dis
cussion. The outcome ought to be the abolition
of executive sessions, except where treaties are un-
der consideration. The present system of dealing
with nominations behind closed doors is unfair and
I'm American. Every citizen has a right TO know
what is being said about him. but the case now
stands he may be stabbed under the fifth rib and
never know unless some Senator violates the oath
of secrecy who inflicted the fatal blow. The Curl
GUS thing is that President Wilson, the avowed ad-
vocate of pitiless publicity should countenance
executive sessions by participating in them.
There is another point of view, however, which
is worthy of consideration. While'it the prac-
tce Of President Washington to meet the Senate in
executive session, the custom has, since his time,
been abandoned. 1t ought never to be revived. The
founders of the government planned to make the
legislative and the executive two distinct branches
and they ought to remain apart. The tendency OF
late years has been in the direction OF a growing
power of the President, and unless this tendency
is checked it will breed trouble IN the future In
England for more than a century the drift has
been away from the crown and more toward the
people The king is monarch in the most per
functory sense. Even his opening speech to Paria-
mcnt is prepared by the premier and the appoint
ments which he is credited with making are all sug-
gested by the party in power. In this country, on
the other hand we investing the President with
more and more authority until the spectacle of the
President dominating Congress is daily afforded
Ii the President should inject himself into the pro-
ceedings of the Senate it would be another step in
the wrong direction.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
A Radical Departure.

Why not put the government under
government control?
We are aware, Of course that this Is a
sweeping and more or less revolutionary
measure, and, as Col. Roosevelt would
undoubtedly say, should first be consid-
cred by all "right-thinking people" Still,
II ought to be tried out.
At present the government is under
the control of everybody else but She
government. 1t is under the control Of
newspapers, OF labor leaderc. Of pension
parasites, of magnates, mine-ow1ers and
militants, ct al Think of having a gov
ernment controlled by government.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
SOVEREIGNTY OF THE WORLD.
Destiny As Foreseen b
Won Bernhardi.

DcAHhy - EOre8Gen ~
Won BernhardI.
(From Won BernhardPs Germany and
the Next War;
The dominion OF German thought can
only be extended under the aegis Of pol
itical power. and unless we act IN con-
formity to this idea we shall be untrue
to our great duties toward the human
race.
1t is not improbable that the question
of Germanic or Slayonic. supremacy win
be once more decided by the sword. The
probability OF such a conflict grows
stronger as we become more lax in pa
cific measures of defense and show less
determination to protect the German
soil at all costs.
II We wish to compete further with
them. policy which our population and
our civilization both entitle and COM
pei us to adopt. we must not hold back
In the mard struggle for the sovereignty
of the world.
But we can only reach that goal by 80
amply securing our position in Europe
that 1t can never again be questioned.
Then only we need no longer fear
that We shall be opposed by stronger
opponents whenever we take part in in
ternational politics. We shall then be able
to exercises our forces freely In fair
rivalry with the other world powers
and secure to German nationality and
German spirit throughout the globe that
high esteem which is due to them.
Such an expansion Of power, befitting
our Importance, is not merely a fancifal
scheme-it will soon appear as a political
necessity.
Under these conditions the position Of
Germany is extraordinarily difficult We
not only require for the full material de-
velopment Of our nation. on a scale cor
/ responding to its intellectual importance.
an extended political basis but, as ex-
planned in the previous chapter, we are
compelled to obtain space for our increas-
ing population and markets for our grow
ing Industries. But at every step which
We take in this direction England will
resolutely oppose US
Since the struggle is, as appears on a
thorough investigation. necessary and in
evitabIe, we must fight 1t out, cost what
II may
But should a war be forced upon US
by stronger enemies under conditions un-
favorable TO US, then, II our arms met
with disaster. our political downfall
would not be delayed. and we should
rapidly sink down
If, as a right. we do not wish to assume
the responsibility for such a catastrophe.
We must have the courage TO strive with
every means to attain that Increase OF
power which we are entitled to claim.
even at the risk of a war with numertc-
ally superior foes
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

Reliable information is to the effect that Con-
gress at this session will be asked to adopt new
plan for disposing of the surplus revenues of the
District of Columbia-that is the amount raised by
the people of Washington in excess of the amount
which Congress is willing to match with like
sum appropriated from the Federal Treasury under
the half-and-haf system. The new plan is to devote
this surplus revenue toward liqudating the funded
debt of the District faster than it becomes due in
other words anticipating payments on this debt
already provided for. OF course the citys tax
payers would rather there would be no considerable
surplus of revenue, and the cherished scheme of
a great and beautiful capital calls for the expendi-
ture of all the that can be raised without
hardship, matched dollar for dollar by the Federal
Treasury. But if Congress does not deem it wise
to appropriate within a couple of million dollars
of the estimated revenues of the District the balance
may we'll be devoted to payment of the funded
debt If the preservation of the hsf-and-half prin-
cple was assured such disposition of suIpus until
Congress adopts more liberal policy toward the
Capital would work no permanent injury and GER
tainly would not be confscating, was the pro-
vision, which was only beaten after hard fight
last session to the unexpended revenues into
the Treasury to the credit of the United States.
Very few holders of the Districts bonds, however,
would be willing to surrender them on terms at
all profitable to the District and the surplus would
have to be invested and held until such time as Il
could be utilized - 1ste
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The announcement comes from London that
the British navy in spite of its losses is stronger
than it was three months ago The war plan of
Won Bernhard contemplated the gradual "paring
down" of the eneny's sea fighting force until a
great naval engagement could be entered into on
something like equal terms This has apparently
been the German aim, but so far there is no great
difference in the relative losses of the two powers
on the sea. The German submarines have been
used with daring aggressiveness but they have not
yet accomplished enough to justify the German
feet venturing into the North Sea
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
The Marines Debut.

The marine is in his origin and use
peculiarly British, and even today Amer
lea is the only country to possess a sim
liar force. The marine originated in 1854.
when a. 200 land souldgers were rayzed to
be distributed in his majesty's fleete. =
since then the marines have been con-
stantly disappearing and coming to life
again. In 1887 they were disbanded. only
10 be revived by Queen Anne. Disap-
pearing again in 17l2, they were revived
as part Of the army twenty-six years
later. In I74S they vanished again, bur
seven years later they appeared once
more, and since then their history has
been continuous-and glorious.-London
Chronicle.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
No Evidence of Lack of Ships.

1t is not easy to understand the announcement
from Washington that the President is convinced
there is inadequate transportation for prospective
ton exports, and is fully than persuaded
OF the need of fleet OF merchant steamers owned by
the government Grain is going abroad in unpre-
ability to get it moved On the other hand the ex-
ports of cotton while steadily increasing, very
much below those of normal years. There are no
signs of immediate movement of cotton that would
exceed present OF ansportaton-Phladel-
phia Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

In 1902, when William Randolph Hearst was
elected to Congress, he celebrated the event with
fireworks elaborate scale in Madison Square
Garden. There was a premature explosion and a
policeman was killed and much damage done. The
New York courts have rendered judgments for
100000 which Mr.. Hearst will have to pay unless
he is saved in the Court of Appeals. Think of max
ing a man pay 100000 in 1914 for the red fire he
burned in 1902, and for getting elected to Con-
greSS, too.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
He Remembered.

Now. Perley," said the teacher. this
letter u See II you can remember
and tell me what it is when I ask you
again"
Next morning when PerIey came back
to school the teacher said: well. Per-
ley, can you tell me what this letter is
today
Sure. ! know" replied the bright
pupil: its me."-New York World.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Political Situation.

Within week Congress which has in large
degree been repudiated by the people will assemble
for another session The Congress elected nearly a
month ago will not be called together until Decem-
Der, 1915 or thirteen months after the people have
given their verdict at the polls.
This situation is one of the anomalies of our
government 1t is absurd to think OF defeated Con-
gressmen returning to Washington to legslate, and
it is still more ridiculous to postpone for year
and month the assembling of the new body. The
fact that the custom prevails year after year ind
Gates how deeply the regard for tradition and pre-
cedent fills our souls. Everybody will agree that
men who have been defeated at the polls ought not
to have further participation in legislation. Their
usefulness has departed. At best they only
have perfunctory interest in Legislative matters.
In many cases the left-at-home Representatives
deliberately absent themselves from the House dur
ing the last three months of the session. because
they have no further incentive for work The new
Congressman, instead of entering upon their duties
with the commission from the people fresh in their
hands, are compelled to wait for year unless an
extra session is convened In the meantime, the
whole complexion of political affairs may change.
The absurdity of this situation is so sef-evident
that it is strange no correction has been made. 1t
would not be difficult to inaugurate new system.
The Constitution provides that "the Congress shall
assemble at least once in every year, and such
meeting shall be on the first Monday in December,
unless they shall by law appoint different day.
At frequent intervals during the past twenty-five
years propositions to appoint different day have
been submitted, but they have never gone beyond
the Introductory stage. 1t would seem as if an op-
portunity awaited some constructive legislator to
accomplish a real reform. If the matter is taken up
-, pd Hke
sstency, the change can be made.
The English system is infinitely better in this
regard than the American. In England defeated
ministry appeals to the country upon the issue in
volved, and the new Parliament meets Immediately.
There ought to be law in this country whereby
the new Congress would assemble upon the first
Monday in December, following the election, in
stead of having the fag-end of defeated Congress
infict itself upon the country.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Over the Brow of the Hill.

The South Chicago Converting Mill put 1000 new
men to work yesterday. OF all good news that is
best Prosperity is returning. Each day brings a
report from some part of the country that we are
stridng forward to normal output. Tomorrow S
news will be better than yesterdays. Confidence in
creases confidence, and optimism is contagious. We
dream in the sunlight of a new morning-Philadel-
Dhia Public IedCer.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
The Source.

From where do cows get their milk"
The little girl wished to learn.
From where do you get your tears my
dear?"
Her mother asked in turn.
And then with widely opened eyes,
Lifting her childish brows,
"Oh, mother" she asked, in quick sur
prise,
do they have to spank the cows?"
Harvard LampoOn.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The new Federal reserve notes bear pictures of
a part of the works of the Illinois Steel Corpora
ton and of the international Harvester Com
pany's binders Is it possible that these evidences
of the nations industry to be extinguished and
that the administration desires to preserve proof
that they once existed.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
A General Collapse.

Il hear poor Mrs. Smith was COM
pletely broken up when she tried to sing
at the concert
so she was. poor thing. Her voice
broke. her face fell and she went all to
pieces.-BaItimore American.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Germans indemnify Luxembourg.

Amsterdam. Nov. 2S.-A dispatch from
I,uxemburg states that the German gov
ernment has paid 1.2S5.Oo0 francs (SJS'OO
to Luxemburg for permitting the passage
Of troops. and will pay $ll.OVO francs
Cssa, ,50O more for the use OF streets and
buildings and the billeting Of soldiers in
the grand duChy.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Strife.

Dear sweet thing-Aren't you feeling
we'll?
and French fried potatoes for supper
and they won't arbitrate.-Lehigh Burr.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
An Embryo HumorIst.

Johnny. didn't you hear me say to
save part OF your doughnut for little
sister,"
well. ma. you told me not to eat
the hole OF It. an didn't; only ate the
rim."-Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Morning Smiles.
Oh, No!

Miss Nemo-We've had several fighters
in our family on my mothers side.
Mr.. Inglenook-Didn't any OF them ever
side with your poor father?-ChicagO
News.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

If the Duke of Manchester doesn't go to the
front now and distinguish himself, the world will
be inclined to accept father-in-law Zimmerman's
appraisal of him.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The national headquarters of the Bull Moose
party will be moved from New York to Chicago.
though there is no apparent reason why it should
not be inferred on the spot.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
A Line O. Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
Bv JOHN KENDRICK BANG
AS TO KILLING TIME.

Copyright, isl4.J
This killing time by minutes seems to me
AS futile as the notion
That one could take paih and quell the
sea
BY baIIing out the ocean. -
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The postmastership of Bevans n. j. which pays
SIo month is going begging. and yet there are
constant complaints from the faithful that the pie is
not being distributed.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
Asked Too NInch.

Fond mother-Do you detect any signs
of genius, professor?
The professOr-Madam, 1 am not a de-
tective.-Puck.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

Since The Herald first mentioned it Ambassador
Herricks Presidential boom has been assuming size
and importance
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29
New York Hotel Arrivals.

Special to The Washington Herald
New York, Nov 2S-Arrivals at New
York hotels from Washington are:
York Martha Washington
Mrs NJ Caldwell. G. l. O'Dell.
J. r. Giles. Strand
G. Price. Mrs. ]. W. Paine
T. Rice Collingwood-
Mrs r Rice. II. c. Perkins.
Navarro Herald Square
V II. Elder. II. G. Strait.
Grand Murray Hill
A. c. Hayden. G. F. Aiken.
T \. MCLamy. Miss c. A. Bentley
w J. Rodgers. LOngacre-
] II. Ruckman. II. W. AtthusOn.
Aberdeen Hoffman House
c. $. Lamie. G. G. Rapp.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-29

The fact is thar no greater opportunity for wise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-17
DEAD By FATHER GRAVE.
=. +. Beechcr Ends Life by Shooting
AS His Parent Had Done.

Centreviile. Md. Oct. 17-Stand.
inc by the grave of his father, James
Beecher, who also committed suicide
bv shooting three years ago, Benjam-
in F. Beecher, so years old. fired I
load Of shot into his head Thurs
day night and fell dead beside tho
mound in the Methodist Protestant
churchyard at Winchester, Queen
Anne'S county.
Beecher. who was a sailor, was
apparently in good haelth and had
seemingly been N excellent spiritf
all day. He made his home with his
brother. William Beecher, and
Thursday after supper, took his Shot
gun. remarking that he, was COINS
on board his oyster boat \ few min
utes later his brother. and John
Seward heard the shot. and upop
investigating found Beecher lyine
beside his fathers grave. He had
placed the muZzle against his fore.
head and usedfai stick to pull the
trigger. 1nt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-17
GERMANS RETREAT.
PetrOgrad Tells How TcutODS Were
Led into Trap, Tlen Gu: 10
Pieces.

Petrograd, Oct l1-That the Ger
mans are still being hard pressed and
are in full retreat in Russian Poland
west of Warsaw, was the claim made
~ the war Office today.
1t was stated that the Germans
were vainly endeavoring to rally theil
forces which have been badly Gil: :p
in the fighting that has now been II
progress without cessation for e,er
en- days
The war office insists that the &c"
mans were lead into a trap, the Rms
slams retreating for strategic purp-
cses until they had reached point
previously selected, and where the
heavy Russian artillery was mounted
III great strength.
The Germans, flushed with their ap'
parent success, were bombarded from
all sides. and literally cut 10 pieces
Icing compelled to retreat and hb-
andon camp equipment. transports,
and guns.
One entire ammunition train is re-
ported to have been captured
The fighting at every point has been
characterized by series OF night at
tacks in which the Russians are dc
clared to have inflicted enormous
losses on the enemy.
The war office in dealing with the
Galician situation. reports the situa
ton at Przemysl UNCHANGED. rna @ar-
rison has attempted sortics only to
be repulsed with great loss. and tho
fall of the fortress is considered mer.
ely a question of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-17
TRAIN CRUSHES AN AUTO.
Kills Reporter, Terribly Injuries Nom
inee for Assembly and Hu:;s d.
Campaigners.

Souderton, Pa. Oct. 17.--Fre ".
Simons, politl"al reporter for The
Norristown Tires. is dead; A.; ~
Mcfarland, Justice Of the Peace al
Gulf Mills. Montgomery county. car
didatc for the Assembly, almost IA
tally injured, and John Decio ara
Bernard Shelter seriously hurt from
a crash in an automobile in which
the men and John Rex, WaShinc cton
party candidate for State Senator
fnG Harold Knight. of Amhlr:.
Washington party candidate foi
Congress, were returning from a po-
,...'icaI tour of Bucks and MontEom
cry counties. 1t was struck a! {
crossing Of the Reading Railway here
at 1870 Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-17
JUNCTION EFFECTED

Berlin (via The Hagucl Oct, II
The German forces operating in Bel
Eillm have effected junction with
he right wing of the army IN France
announced the war Office today. 1t
vas stated that the general situation
showing slow, but neverless dis
inct, Improvement from the German
.iewpoint.
In France the German right wing
ras been engaged in series of con-
iicts with the allies along the line
rom Noyon and Roye into Belgium.
These encounters, the war Office
avs. while taking on the character
# actual battles, have been in the
lature of separate movements IN
which both sides have gained slight
V at certain points and lost at others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-17
RED LETTER DAY IN
CHURCH REVIVAL
Evangelist Starke to De-
liver Three Addresses
Tomorrow.
TO SPEAK IN THEATRE.
Man Wreckers" Subject of Talk to
Men Only at Surprise Theatre at
3 O'Clock in Afternoon.

It is planned to make Sunday red
letter day in the union revival servl-
ces that arc now being conducted ut
Trinity Church. Evangelist Starke
has agreed to deliver three addresses,
two at the church, and one at the
Surprise Theatre. The morning adj
dress will be made at the church at
il a. m.. The subject is to be, by
request. THE Second Birth" Al
1880 at the same place Mr.. Starke
will take for his subject, "The Old
Ship Zion At 8 p. M. the evange
list is to make a special talk to men
only. taking as his subject, MAN
Wreckers. ." AS this is to be mass
meeting for men. no boys under y
wears of are will be admitted. Seats
will be free.
While Mr.. Starke is addressing tie
men at the Surprise Theatre, there IS
to be special service for women only
at Trinity Church at the same hour
All girls and women are earnest
iv urged to attend this mass meet"
ing for women.
A vast throng is expected to be
at the church at night to hear Mr..
Starke's talk on the "Old Ship Zlon,'
and the church doors will be open rs
eaIlv rs G:30. so that those who come
carly may have seat. When me
main auditorium is packed. an over
flow meeting will be conducted -
the pastors in the lower hall, when
will seat several hundred people, and
if the crowd is too great for hGth
places, another service will be heOd
lust across the street in the NJ. r.
Church South.
There will he special service to
nj.ft al 1880 o'clock The suaJeet
Of 4 short talk by the evangelist IS
10 re ''Whosoever Will" 1t Will be
= whosoc~er will service all the way
tarourh. Whosoever will may talk,
whosoever will may pray, or sln@, 0r
work. The public is cordially irT1teH
In cone and take part in this lrn'Hue
service.
Beginning Monday night and con
t;nuinr every night. and three times
next Sunday all the services will he
cor .,uried in the NJ. E. Church
South.