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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

propose, and he did not wish the United
States to be put in that light.
The reasons for Trist's determine
ton to stay were the earnest pleadings
Of the peace party in Mexico and Of
foreign representatives there, and his
own realization that unless he took
the action he did the outcome would
be exactly opposite to the wishes of
both nations. Mexico was beaten, and
only chaotic internal conditions had
prevented the contamination of a peace
really desired as the only way to
avoid still greater losses; and the
United States, although triumphant,
also desired immediate peace to avoid
being driven to a war of complete con-
quest. Trist say that his departure
would bring about an end to all these
wishes.
But this view was not apparent to
the Washington administration, and
Trists announcement, therefore, that
he had determined to disobey his or
DER or recall came as a shock to the
President, who could only see that the
mission had failed utterly. 1t drew from
him an outburst OF indignant censure
OF Trist and his motives, aroused
chiefly by insinuations on Trists part
that the real purpose OF the admins
tration in ordering him to break off
negotiations was to go on and carry
cut war Of conquest.
He has acted worse than any man
in the public employ whom 1 have
ever known Polk wrote. His
dispatch proves that he is destitute OF
honor and principle. and that he has
proved himself to be a very base
man."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

while he was still conducting his sue
cessful negotiations.
The charge of characterization rested
on his action in continuing 10 treat
with the Mexicans after the revocation
of his peace commission and his or
der Of recall home, following the re-
fusal of Mexico at first to accede to
the terms Of settlement he was sent
to propose; nor were the sagacity and
subsequent success of his action al
lowed to weigh against his technical
characterization.
His censure and discharge stood,
and 1t was not until twenty-five years
later that the government made q
measure OF reparation for the obloquy
cast on him. Then his acts were made
the subject of special inquiry and re-
port by the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations, the wisdom and patriot
ism of his action were attested. and an
appropriation was passed to reimburse
him to his unpaid salary and expenses.
This strangely treated peace COM
missioner was Nicholas y. Trist, chief
clerk of the Department Of State. Fol-
lowing the sweeping victories Of the
American forces in Mexico, he was
appointed by the President TO accom-
pany the army on its march to the
Mexican capital ito negotiate and con-
clude settlement of the existing
differences and a lasting treaty Of
peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
1T TAKES HARDY MEN TO DO
THIS WORK.

ION Thompson Pass" he wrote IN de-
scribing his trip. the government tele-
graph service maintains a station run
by three men during the winter
months. They are ready 10 repair the
line. which is broken frequently by the
severe storms that rage in the noun
tain passes. Men are not detailed here.
Volunteers are asked for. The only
part of the station visible from the out
side is the roof and chimney. Entrance
is through a tunnel of ice and snow. |
arrived at this station shortly after
noon, when the operator had just re-
turned with two men he had rescued
after being lost i'm the mountains.
These men were walking into the in
terror without food or blankets, eN-
pecting to find work In the gold min
ing camps. If they had not been found
by the telegraph operators they would
probably have persisted and never been
heard from. Thus the men are not
only doing duty as operators and line
men, but are lifesavers as we'll"
The secretary was overturned,
thrown down the steep sides Of noun
tains and tossed into rushing streams. 4
His sled broke under him before he ar
rived at Valdez.
But whether the call is from the Ice
bound North or the palm decked South,
there are volunteers ready 10 set out.
And if the time comes for war and The
national guard marches forth from
sheltered fresides into the hard lie
that is not without viciousness, the
men will not be entirely bereft Of the
good influences they have always felt
at home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

ba seban and other games were promote
ed by the secretaries in the afternoon.
An average CT two thousand men at
tended the entertainments every even-
ing. The reading. writing and game
tables were always occupied. Our first
shipment Of $500 envelopes was ex-
hausted in four days.
At Sibul Springs we had practically
the entire camp of 1000 officers and
men from shutdown until taps"
This was made possible by our almost
perfect location, the long slope extend
ing to the side and back Of our build
ing and for hundreds of feet back Of
our curtain. A quick witted medical
officer solved the problem Of reading
from the back of the screen by using a
mirror, and every evening he was at
his post translating to the general and
other officers who formed his group.
The 18th Infantry band played for us
every night during the entire pro-
gramme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
SOCIAL INSTINCT MUST FIND
OUTLET.

I'VE do not believe that the soldiers
are naturally vicious" says Mr.. Itch
enor. "They drift into bad places be-
cause they are not welcome elsewhere.
The pariahs that prey on the encamp-
ments are only too ready to receive
them when off duty. 1t is the perfect
~ natural social instinct that leads
them to the company of their fellows,
and If there is no good place to go they
inevitably go to a bad one. We strive
to provide the good one, and the results
have proved that vast majority pre-
fer to stick with us.
THE officers in the army" Mr.. Itch
enor continued, realize that we have
no axe to grind, and from their point
of view we are making better soldiers.
That is why we are being invited TO
follow to Mexico. The Christian asso-
citation can provide at least one good
influence in the evils that trail only too
often in the wake of an army. Better
men, better soldiers is our motto. and
the results Of fifteen years Of labor
have convinced us of the value OF the
work"
IT was in the Spanish American War
that the army and navy department of
the Y. NJ. c. a. was born, and since then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

extent of the concessions obtained.
When Trist arrived at the Mexican
capital he found the question as to
what was the duly constituted politi-
cal authority Of the country something
Of an enigma due to internal strife
and intrigue, comparable to the pres
ent state of political chaos.
Finally the designation of peace COM
missioners to represent the Mexican in
terests was obtained, and then, as in
the present situation, an armistice was
declared for the peace negotiations.
But before even this forward step was
achieved friction arose between Trist
and General Winfield Scott. in COM
mand of the American army, ending in
mutual distrust. that finally broke out
into a quarrel in which they took TO
writing letters, calling each other hard
names.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
\hzC.A. US<0

In a detailed report of his field ser
vice in the Philippines, one of the sec
retaries gives an account OF the en-
thusiasm of the soldiers over the work
of the Y NJ. c. a. He wrote as fol-
lows:
The Cabanatuan camp was the nrst
laid out by the military authorities, ana
we were on the ground at once. Al
this place we rented a large native the
atre on the edge of the camp. The
small buildings on either side Of the
entrance were fitted up as reading and
writing rooms. the centrally located
ticket office was used for our ice water
tanks Git took thousand pounds OF ice
n day 10 keep them cooD, while the
main building was used at night for
entertaining the men. Basketball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed req
ruary ., 1913
Despite his previous indignatln
against Trist the President assumed
the position that the question OF MS
characterization was entirely between
Trist and his own government; as for
the treaty proposed. II came TO him
he saw. as a practical opportunity for
ending the war on approximately the
terms at first demanded, and ne COM
municated il 10 the Senate with me
recommendation that 1t be ratified.
In the Senate opposition arose IL
was based chiefly on the grounds t-'tt
Trist had been without authority u
negotiate it. Webster introduced
resolution for the postponement OF any
further consideration Of the treaty ann
for the appointment OF three commis- =.
sioners plenipotentiary to go to MeXico
and do the whole thing over again
more according to Hoyle.
This would have not only thrown
out Trist's accomplishment. but also
would have jeopardized all prospects
OF peace, owing to the unstable eondi-
tons in Mexico. But finally pracIlch
peace considerations prevailed ana
the treaty signed by the recalled di'-
credited Trist, was adopted anu
terminated the Mexican war.
He returned to the United states
therefore. OF his own free WILL 10
find, however, humiliation instead Oh
appreciation waiting him, in his olS-
missal in disgrace from the service
without pay.
And so nc passed out OF the si'u"-
ton. TO remain unjustifed for nearly
a generation. But finally IN ISL the
negotiations in which Trist had playeu
so prominent a part, and especi"i''
his own actions in them, were taAe"
up for investigation by the seha'e
Committee. and April 20 Of that year.
an appropriation was made for his re-
lief in the amount of tj4,5eo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

HEY had plotted their nrlng
zones-those chiefs Of the great
Il war college in Washington. Thcy
had found the ranges for the mlgh'S
guns I'm the harbor; they had taken
the elevation OF the hills and noted the
Law OF the cactus strewn plains. Every
foot OF the rough. precipitous way 10
Mexico City had been mapped out ana
the plans for the advance laid. The
crack Of the snipers rifle in tie night,
the fall Of an American outpost. ana
the mighty machinery can be set in
motion.
But that is not all. There are men
working quietly in little building IN
East 28th st. They are laying out
campaign.
These men are secretaries or the
army and navy department OF the In
ternational Committee Of the Young
Mems Christian Associations, and are
headed by John S. Tichenor, who has
had fifteen years OF large and intimate
experieuce with the human side OF SOL
diers and sailors ever since l9OZ, wheh
he was secretary of the first sailors
Young Mems Christian Association III
BROOKLYN. until now, when nearly forty
army and navy Young Mems Chrlstldh
Association branches are under his d.
reetion and are wonderfully appre-
ciated by a hundred and nifty thousdhu
enlisted men and boys, all the way
from New York City to far away
Shanghai. China, TO the Philippine ISL
ands. TO Guantanamo Bay, Cuoa' ana
all over the United states.
And so they are working swiftly ana
quietly. calling for volunteers 10 go 10
the front, that the camps OF the Aiiioii-
can armies may not be utterly aoah-
6oned 70 the influences OF evil; that the
hest trained troops in the world may
not lose their fine edge at inc 'ouoi
Of the insidious tropics.
When Brigadier General FREDERICK
Funston. now in command at vera
C,,,z left the Philippines a year ago
last March he had a word TO say loi
the work Mr.. Tichenor is directihe'
The doughty little warrior, hardened by
many a stiff campaign and captor Oh
the elusive Aguinaldo, knew better than
any other what had been accomplished
among his men. From the headquar-
tors Of the District Of Luzon, at Manila
ne wrote:
BEFORE leaving the Philippine lslanus
7 ,.ish 70 express my keen appreclatloI /
Of the work done at the manP eiN,1
oamps at Cabanatuan and SlDul I
Snr5nrs The elaborate plans for the
welIbeing and entertainment OF me
men so ably carried out by you anu |
L our assistants were great IacI ,'a ~
rig them from spending their evenings
h aimless wandering about or spend !
ng their time at the numerous drinking |
thereby lncapaclld..liIs,
i,,,,,eel,.fx fer the hard work required /
IF them. Thanking You most sincerely /
for your splendid work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
WORKERS WILL GO FORWARD AS
NEEDED.

II was for this work that General
Funston sent his thanks, and this is
the sort of thing that army officers are
expecting in Mexico and what will
be provided as fast as emergencies
arise. Two men are already with the
feet at Vera Cruz and those who have
been with the army for the last year
at Galveston and Texas city will move
to the front. AS the work OF the asso-
citation has to do with providing enter
tainment for the soldiers in their idle
hours. there is little Of its help needed
on the firing line with the advance
guards. II a second contingent is
moved to Mexico. however, a corps Of
workers will be dispatched.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
by GURDEN EDWARDS.
HE meetings of the A B G media
tors TO begin at Niagara Falls,

HE meetings of the A B media
tors, to begin at Niagara Falls
n Ont, Monday, May Is, and the
appointment Of the American peace
delegates TO the conference TO adjust
the difficulties between the United
states and Mexico, recall the strange
and dramatic circumstances under
which the treaty that ended the former
clash at arms between the two coun-
tries was worked out. The strangest
feature of that affair was the censure
and disgrace which came to the Ameri-
can representative in the peace ne
gotiations as his reward for participant
ing in them.
The agreement which he obtained
and which brought the Mexican War
OF lS47-'4S to an end with the Treaty Of
Guadeloupe Hidalgo was successfully
negotiated by him despite the fact
that the first effort for that end had
failed and formal deliberations for a
settlement had been abruptly broken
off. He. as the American peace COM
missioner. had been officially recalled.
peace was despaired of by all con-
Cerned and hostilities had been re-
sumed.
Yet. although his work thereafter
brought about a prompt peace and
obtained for the United States the
more important demands made in the
first place. when the man who achieved
these results single-handed came
home IL was to find not praise for his
work, but censure. even after the sue
cessful contamination OF his labors
through the ratification by both pow
ers of the treaty he drew up.
He was to find, too, that he had been
dismissed from the service OF the State
Department in disgrace for insubordi-
nation, that his pay had been stopped,
and that an order for his arrest and
forcible expulsion from Mexico had
been sent by the President to the
American military authorities there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
NEGOTIATIONS AT GUADALUPE
AlDAlGO.

The little village Of Guadaloupe
Hidalgo, suburb Of the capital, was
chosen by Trist as the meeting place
because OF the veneration in which il
was held by the people OF the country.
Here through period OF six weeks
the duly authorized Mexican commits
sioners Of peace and the completely I'M
authorized American commissioner la
bored. Their meetings were long and
their conferences many, but throughout
Trist maintained singlehanded the prln-
ciples and instructions OF his original
commission, and finally the Treaty Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
PROVISIONS OF THE PROPOSED
TREATY.

He carried with him the draft OF
proposed treaty furnished by Secre-
tary Of State Buchanan. Among its
provisions. it called for the cession OF
all territory north of the Rio Grande
in New Mexico and Of both Upper and
Lower California, together with a num-
Der OF other mutual exchanges, such as
the payment of certain millions OF
dollars TO Mexico by the United States,
the amount being dependent upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
mn cHAFfEE S<cREIN1r mr."
%lvSTOW,S TROO3s AZ EFeA PUz,
a. >SSIy>/NS 10 /eIoS.

The religious side of the Y. NJ. c. A.
is not overemphasized. Dealing with
men of many creeds and dispositions
the association does not pretend 10
cram religion down their Threats. al
though opportunities are provided and
the religious motive inspires and the
religious atmosphere pervades the
whole movement. Much is made or
the guiding OF the social instinct along
the right lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
SHORE QUARTERS AND BANKS
FOR SAILORS.

Boston and Philadelphia have their
homes. and there is a $4,000 bungalow
at Olongapo, forty miles from Manila
in the Philippines. Temporary quarters
are opened for the fleets stay each
winter in Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. and
Shanghai, China. Rooms for sailors on
shore leave who ere not received at first
class hotels; savings bank departments
to provide a place for the money; lock-
ers in which to place the trinkets that
are picked up on foreign shores. res
taurants, gymnasiums social and read
Ing rooms. all contribute 70 the welfare
Of these men who are miles away from
home, If they have any at all
1t is not easy work that the Y NJ.
c. A. asks its secretaries 20 do. Not
long ago it's Alaskan representative
travelled 1900 miles by dog sledge from
the ice fields Of Boring Sea to the open
port at Valdez, at the head Of Prince
William Sound. He was commissioned
70 visit the soldiers in the forts and
stations along the way-to see those
who keep Alaska's interior I'm touch
with the outside world. His expert
ences were thrilling as he passed
through this desolate land, stopping OFF
now and then at bleak outposts. whore
a handful Of men are detailed and where
the awful silence OF the snow clad
mountains often brings insanity. lie
came to posts where the travelling Ii
braries given by Mrs Finley j. Shepard
had been read through time and again,
and arranged for exchanges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
OBSERVATIONS REPUTATION
AND SECRET HOPES.

But however great was the oficia,
demonstration of indignation against
Trist. no definite action was taken
against him for time. II has been
said that behind the ostentatious
reputation of him was the secret hone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

only last week Colonel Berry. Of the
4th Artillery, received his orders to
move, and a telegram came winging
northward Immediately, requesting
that. a Christian Association man go
along.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
A DELAYED TRAIN AND ITS CON.
SEQUENCES.

But delayed train and the lapse Of
six days swept Trist into that insubor-
dinate disobedience of his orders out OF
which grew the seemingly impossible.
Upon the receipt of his recall he
planned to leave the Mexican capital
on December 4, 1S47, by special train
for Vera Cruz. as Charge Nelson
O'Shaughnessy recently left. But
.Trist's train was delayed, and the first
safe opportunity for his departure did
not come until six days later. Deem
Der 10.
He did not. however, take this OPP
portunity. In those six short days
changes had occurred in the situation
which led him TO determine to disre-
gard his order of recall strike out
boldly on his own, then entirely I'M
authorized, responsibility, and try TO
obtain a treaty conforming as closely
as possible to the original draft given
him by Buchanan.
out OF this disobedience grew, on the
one hand. his personal disgrace and CEN
sure for INSTRUMENTATION, and. on the
other hand. the successful negotiation
OF the treaty that finally became APP
proved. His action in this has been
described as due TO either vanity and
naive audacity or farseeing and lofty
patriotism"
The reason for his recall given by
President Polk at the time was that
nothing further could be accomplished
by his remaining, while further pro-
longation of his stay might give the
Mexicans cause 10 think the United
States was so eager for peace it would
accept it on the terms Mexico might
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
i PREPARING TO GO TO FRONT IN CASE OF WAR
Mission of Keeping
Up Spirit of Men
in the Field

IT has developed a wonderful field Of
endeavor. Millions Of dollars have been
invested in buildings, and It's secre.
taries ore found in all the possessions
OF the United States. The magnincen,
home given tc the sailors and MARINES
of the New York Navy Yard In Brook.
Ign by Mrs. Finley J. Sheperd former.
ly Miss Helen Gould; another in Nor.
folk, built at a cost Of S32j.OOO. tho
gift Of Mrs. John d. Rockefeller: an.
other 1926. 700 building in Newport. the
gift OF Mrs. Thomas j. Emery. with
every appointment 20 provide for the
wants of the men, are only part Of the
equipment for the navy alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17

thenceforth to look after the interests
Of this country in bringing the war to
close. The complete conquest and
subjugation Of Mexico seemed then to
be the only way in which this could be
accomplished, as Trist's recall ep-
parently brought an end TO all posi-
bilities Of peace through diplomacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-17
Association Is of
Practical Aid
in Wartime.

HEY had plotted their firing
zones-those chiefs Of tie great
l. war college in Washington. Thcy
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-09-29
cebte p6ale Oct Rie| enld(ad6t 6egannen.

Der gerbanbeen anf b1ben seiten idmer sefahrbet. 5rans
5uen aber bic Die surIdsmprfen. - Sentihe Sruppen ertHrmsn
has Sperrprt CAMP bes Gumains uno babnen fh omrh Waas tteber.
gang bel ct. @ibie ben s8es ms 6ers 5runirdh's. - gelasernns
pn gninerpen besunnen. - ansriff Der HnHen auf bic Seherrciher
hbt mod as. Seuftc 5lieser bombaroieren Steube, gpulpsne
nb amiens. nntrieebupt III 8" brinst bnrh fhbnen Sanoareid
bei ensGihe 8reuSer ,abOufir", ,6osue" unb rGreFp" In Der Nurb.
fee sum Stnfen; anndbernb 1,40O seeIente ianben ibren Cob i'm
Weaensrab, 500 unroen serenet. Sahihaben $t2,0OOOOO. -
nj 9" enttam. - 8betmier 2atbebrale nht ihmer befhabist. -
sburm bicnte as fran56Fihe geubahtunssaafcn. China ernart
fh fir 5u idwad, NM feline Reutraitat sesen Gnslano NIB Sapan
pertbdbisen 81 f6nnen.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-09-29

afrlfa llitt fiir gerefticrtiat battle.
Sepers Ioa oeS meiteren erflart ba.
ben. er iei iiber5enst. oaB Die SaIite
Der britiihen aabinettsmitaIieoer Die
9leld,e Iniidt pertrGten uno Den
arle9 nit S~eutitlaro in feiner @eiic
btlllaten. Gnglano. 10 crflGrte err
meIter. hobe Ole llnabbGnsiafeits.
redpte anoerer Nationen pieoer6olt
init 6iiBcn aetreten unS in ieilrenl
hiSairifonliden ariesc allc MIR oenf.
barren @raulamfeItsu besansen.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-09-29
Jebt Sic 0eit fir satksliidee
pretefte.

Baltimore. Mb.. Den 27. Sept.
'14.-Sei @roiimlns Der Gpnpentipr
Der .anerican federation OF Catholic
Societies" belt Siiduf Cos. Strembs
bon Sclebo. O.. Die Seltprebiet, in
ipclfer CT ertldrte, cs mare Jest 3eii
mir Die aatbnlifcn in Den Hereinafter
Staats1. Yrpteite nad @aibingtcn al
lhiden ae8en Die gemelpete graft
lame 8%ebanblung o S~auienben ppn
aatholiten @Grito'a. (Siebc biersr
Gbitoricues.)
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-09-29

2onbon. %. Sept.-Solaenpe
oifi5ielc Serliner grfldruns tpurbe
bierber per RarconisS rabtloie iibers
mittelt:
Sie ~Norbpeuti6e slsemcine Scis
tuna" brinat ipleenoen Gpmmentar Al
Der iiingit sebalteuen Sbronrebe apnia
Georges: .@enn Die britiifc 8eaies
rlns iid ale Iiihe sur Nuirehts
erbaltrng bcs @eltiriebens aegeben
bate. mare iencr 6riebe Sipciiencs be-
iAlbrt mprocn. 8ir piiicu bcllic,
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-09-29
Die Marsent'S Station in Siass
ssniet seid,leWen.

@pobibole. Maii.. Den 25.
Sept.-@on Nantudet 9its bcute
Nadmitta8 bier Die ytad,rift Elm. nns
Die ornbtioie Rarcpnis Statipn IN
Siasconiet um elm llbr Rahmittags
geihlolen pllrhe. Die Shiiebura
iprroe geitern bon Rarines SctrctGr
perfii9t nno auf bcuie @ittas aus
beralImt.