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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
CREATING THE YELLOW PERIL
When We Have Opened Up China with Our West
ern Ideas of Greed Anything May Happen.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Still another explanation of the Kaisers
efforts for peace is Mr.. VEINS idea that German mil
itarism stands between and the Yellow Portland
the Savs who with all their faults, used to be con-
sidered white!
No one grumbles at the EmperOr's building up
defence against the Yellow Peril, it is the practice
work on his own people and their ncghbors that we
object to- and the avowed desire the part of every
German to own the earth.
The policy of the white races will surely bring
upon them the disasters they fear The idea that
even the most pacific of the human race VIII forever
tolerate other nations overrunning their country
tramnlinp on their customs, instituting trade and
religions which they consider doubtful blessings
Judging from our results and still remain cntlrey
senarate from ourselves is a grim and foolish joke
China has never exhibited any desire for European
colonies. Realizing an essential difference between
themselves and the they consider comparatively
uncivilzed they wished to remain isolated. We haV"
sold them engines of destruction against their "lii'
taught them how to them pointed out thaI Ill
adoptng Occidental methods lay their only possible
salvation and them long before there IS any nIica
ton of a real change of heart, we scream ieILom
PERIL" all together. If there be any peril, whose
fault is it? o..o,,;u,.,,r China -
Chinese men will marry our women our men VIII
marry Chinese girls and in time we shai De uhapl'
to ignore them II they still opposed, eXaSpera-
ton may force them 10 use our guns W ,,VP'" ~,
Europe" little. and We know and fear it, They vii!
not attempt it until they have learned thelr esLo
method first but if they begin, God help Us with
our paltry international contempt OF one anotheT'
We have seen what yellow nation can 90 III
fftv wears with Western methods. The Japanese are
hosting us with our own petaId Their dealings with
us and with their people are regulated ny unrt
emit standards. Shall we ever attain to the nohor III
business methods which distinguishes the Chinaman
Can we rival their skill and industry any more ore tham
the philosophy of Lao Tsu or Confuclus? wherein
los out supcrlative superiority which leads us to
demand from all the colored peoples what we thihE
we want without paying the natural price ,,,,,,,
w ., W. Senf is i9l4 STEPHEN HAWElS. /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
AFTER READING THE PRIME MINISTER'S
SPEECH AT THE 0UILDHALL.

There, with great phrase, outspOkc the heroic core
OF Britain's heart There, at the right marx aimee
sred the right arrow. There the true fire famed,
with terse and governed ardor, even as Ger
The clang of tempest on granite shore
Flames the stilI pharos. When-in lands ashamed
OF that most false evangel e'er proclaimed
The gospel Of blood and iron is no more
These words shall echo afar, Pibroch blown
In Freedoms highlands, with froe-soaring sound
On no rude pipes, for no barbaric clan:
Pealing for England, nor for her alone,
But mghter Powers, more anciently renowned:
Invincible Justice, and imperial Man.
WILLIAM WATSON.
From, the London Westminster Gazette.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
Open Investigation of the Facts

The public investigation of the Municipal Civil
Service Commission announced by the State Civil
Service Commission is TO be welcomed. 1t is /
great improvement the star chamber proceed
ings which the state commission has been conduct
ing to the accompaniment of interviews which
amount TO charges against the local commission.
In the formal public investigation it may be ex-
pected that the state body which must act in 4
judicial capacity. will at least pretend to maintain
judicial reserve and not obviously decide the
case in advance Of the evidence.
Up to date the public has no reason to feel any
Thing but confidence in Mcssrs. Moskowitz. james
and Kcogh They are we'll known and respected
here. They have reorganized the commission GUST
ing ne secretary Mr.. Spenser, known among Tam
manys elect rs one willing at any time to go the
limit for uS,' md making other internal improve
ments II they have violated the law or exercised
their discretion in approving appointments IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER"
Why 1t l. Not Our National Anthem
and How Il Could Be Made So.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In regard to the position taken
by Lieutenant Glassburn in your edi-
tion of yesterday citing the army regu-
lations to show that the "Star-Span-
gled Banner" is the veritable American
national anthem, would say that his
citations prove that the air has been
recognized by the army without any
manner of doubt.
But it does not necessarily follow
that 1t is so recognized by the people
of the country. On the contrary, there
are many people who believe that the
British tune Of God Save the King"
fitted to the words of my Country 'Tis
of Thee" is the national anthem of
America. Many people rise and come
to attention when il is rendered, ard
1t is taught in our public schools TO be
the national anthem.
II the army or the government wishes
to retain the "Star-Spangled Banner" as
the national anthem they must make 1t
1t singable and revise it so as to make
1t suitable to any public occasion. As
1t now remains il is not available, for
the people cannot sing it.
The people are the court of last re-
sort in the decision as to the national
anthem of any country, and if the peo-
pie cannot sing an anthem a centen-
NAL celebration, feet of battleships
or Congress itself cannot induce them
to accept it as national. Let the army
and navy adopt a singable revision Of
the "Star-Spangled Banner" and bring
the last verse into prominence, as was
recently suggested by clergyman, and
it will need no official recognition by
our government. MANHATTAN
Saratoga. Sept. II, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
AGAINST AMERICAN NEUTRALITY
Our Intervention to Enforce Hague
Provisions Is Urged.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | am glad to see that at last
some one has spoken out as TO Ameri-
can neutrality in face of the German
methods Of warfare. | refer to Rich
ard Harding Davis's communication TO
YOU as recalled to "Thc Daily Telr-
graph" to-day. | cablcd myself to the
State Department three days ago, in
the same sense, urging action. In view
of the present criminal proceedings
of the German nation on the battle
fields, any continued inaction and ncu-
trality Of the United States appears
disastrous.
History Will stand aGhast if Amcrc,
does not ST. with clarion voice, and
If her voice be disrcgardcd, take i'm %
mediate action. ! cannot conceive a
nobler cause for her TO support Vi ct
arms. Germany will utterly ignore
mere protests. A threat of arms alone
may stop the fiendish sins being COM
mitted against mankind. 1t is useless
to send Red Cross bearers over TO be
massacred. The government should i'm
mediatcly declare casuS belh II the
anti-Hague proceedings do not cease
instanter. ii. c. HOSKIER,
Formerly member New York Stock EX-
change.
London, Sept. /, 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
AN AGNOSTIC AND PRAYER
He Gladly Endorses the President'
Command.
, Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Apropos the Day of Prayer, al
low me TO say that though an agnostlc
myself. heartily indorse 1t. Prayer
after all is nothing but hope expressed
in words II can never do harm and can
90 nothing but good.
Your correspondent Mr.. Harrington
IN his recent letter mentioned some
thing about rcviYIrg the religion OF old
Rome. This letter was harshly crltI-
ciscd by a Methodist, and 1t seems that
the Protestant gentleman misunder-
stood Mr. Harrington. | do not believe
that Mr.. Harrington meant the heather
religion, but the Roman Catholic faith.
If he did, however, mean the heather
faith, / myself do not think it would
be bad substitute for the degenerate
forms that our so-callcd Christianity
has fallen into. 1t is just this that
has made an agnostic out Of me. For
years | have watched the Christian
Church. For years | have listened to
Christian sermons, in all branches of
that Church. And in none of them can
find the true living spirit of the
Christ as | have read Of Him and His
works. In the one | can find nothing
but the Church itself talked of; in the
other I can find nothing but narrow
minded dogmas CXpounded, that take
the heart out Of me whenever | hear
them.
But, with all this in practical expe-
rience with the church itself, | heartily
indorse our great Presidents command
for a Day of Prayer for Peace.
EDW. +. FUCHS.
New York, Sept. Il, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
CHRISTIANITY AND WARFARE
The Faith Has No Reason to Bow Its
Head in Shame.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Aside from the professional I'M
believers who occasionally divert the
multitude in public places there are
many respectable non-Christian5 in
Clined to quote the present European
conflict as a demonstratiye apology for
their position. This argument is spe-
cious and calculated to produce an i'm
preston on people who content their
spiritual appetites by dwelling only on
the superficial phenomena of religion.
Yet Christianity, while regretting the
common tragedy of mankind enacting
in Europe, has no reason TO bow its
head and be ashamed. History has
always been written in blood as we'll
as brains. for jealousy and conflict are
connotations' Of rivalry, whether it be
religious, commercial or merely racial.
Much as we may deplOre the fact, it
remains that brute force is the funda-
mental Of all political fabrication, al
though it sometimes takes a French
Revolution and a Holy War to con-
vince some philosophers of the truth Of
this doctrine. Therefore, when en-
perors putatiyely Christian forget the
literal meaning and moral significance
of their titles and indulge in common
parochal emulation the world should
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
THE HALF-SAW BAYONET"
1t Excites the Irony of Severe leu
ton Critic.
70 the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: To-day's article by Captain Rich
ard Harding Davis claims an expression
of my appreciation. The Half-Saw
Bayonet" used by the Germans, found
in German trenches! Horrors! This
nation which in science and arts was
the leader of the world, and now fallen
to the darkest depths of bestislity!
This strikes me only as remarkable,
as to my actual knowledge two soldiers
in every German company carry saws
and two others in every German com
pany axes, these tools to be used when
intrenching. Could it be that Captain
Richard Harding Davis mistook these
saws for bayonets? Hardly possible,
for a man as impartial and unbiased
as he is would under no circumstances
prefer such charges against his worst
enemy without being absolutely sure
of the facts.
FREDERICK ]. G. HARDY.
New York. Sept. 10, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
A PLEA TO AMERICA
We Are Asekd to Help the Allies with
Our Fleet and Army.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Does not the American nation
realize that this war, planned by Ger
many, is not war against France or
England or Russia, but against human
ity itself? Its success would mean
first, the mastery of Europe and Asia,
but ultimately Of the world.
If the Allies win-aS we arc sure
tIcv will, though after enormous loss
and sacrifice will it not be a refcc-
ton. will it not bring sense Of shame
Oh America, that she has not taken her
part in consummating and hasLcnM"
the end? If $4,000 volunteers have
hccn offered by Canada, what must tie
feeling be already? II America joined
Lcr fleet and army, what would be the
effect, moral and material?
L. BROCK, Vicar.
Crggion Vicaragc, Shrewsbury, Eng
land, Sept. ., 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
AS TO COUNT Won BERNSToRFF
The Harm Which His Loquacity HaI
Done His Cause.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

Sir: In your valued columns of this
date | read with great astonishment
and skepticism the following statement
given 70 the press by the loquacioms
Count Won BerEstorf. Speaking Of
atrocities committed by Belgians, and
after scathing remarks of the Catholic
clergy, the prince writes as follows:
Priests who received our troops in
a friendly manner during the day were
at night detected with revolyers in
their hands, participating actively in
the outragps."
l really have been quite interested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20

wisely, the facts should be known and judged IN
connection with the known good work of the COM
mission. But this commission must not be assalieu
by secret charges or investigated behind closed
doors by state body itself under formal charges
of lawbreakng. That is a violation OF decencS
and fair play which not even Tammany can get
away with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
As to the Hessians.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Let me remind your correspOn'
dent Metz" that the Hessians Of ITS
were also Germans. They are invaria,
bly, referred to in our history as "mer.
cenaries," and, like great many Ger
man troops in our Civil War, Tough,
for what there was in il" of bounty
and pay. XlPH0ID.
New York, Sept. lS, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
THE ANTAGONIST TO GERMAN
Why American Sentiment Is I
Strongly Against the Kaiisr

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: J.. In the first place, Ars
cans, whether fractionally prOians
wholly pious. arc a good deal SC,
dalized by what might be termed :
81 and God" partnership OF the "a.
crlaud. Watcher slicing up DsHnr
differing from Austria, rObblng lna
or playing the cutthroat or the @
purse in Belgium, il is the SANE
story: I'll relieve you Of your vil
while pray for myself" Pscsi
and Bill Skies in the same b1'i
This may be fun for Germany
it's hard on God.
=. We in America are fond o. q
women -ignorantIy 50, no doubt "
many, the sclf-appoiuted Schools
tress Of the universe, is about %
us right; wherefore, as a h's' q
receive and as reminder Of or =
barrie attitude in this regard .
drops a few bombs on the lsdis
Antwerp. True knights! W's
heroes Of the sword! BESIDE y
deed of chivalry our achievement,
anemic virtues, our crude e9as''
of continent dwindle to q polnt
3. And now TO at. A 700"
poetry and TO music amid the ~.
dcring embcrs Of fair Louyain, ~ y,
they not love art, those genus
mans their own, Of course y
1. What sweet modesty IS w..
deutschland Ucber Alles!'..iisl','
of ardent, simple hearts. 'eM
Belgium. Give as Holland; "a
States! England! Ireland!
land!" - 4
That's II. Onward Christiii
diers, We and God! Give y
earth. and let Ne pray" Funny ~
geratIon Mere vagabondage
pen, en-? Let's see about la.t
forty years or more Germany ~ s
her military autocracy, has "
an army whose bloated prop@
and heliish enginery could n's
Cression and nothing else.
IDENTIFY with this growth Of lns
and the bomb there has lssSss
the press of that country
provocative literature: How . =
England; how 70 steal hst go
how to get into Holland ana go
and how TO stay there: and, 49,
perhaps of some slight dug, JOY. Il,
Americans, how 10 raid tnes s,,. a
States Of ours. blockade the po11rs .,
blackmail TO the tune Of 2 oh
two of the hard-earned dolia a
confding inhabitants OF tnsS
and so away TO the NatefInssa 49,
tune of the "Wacht am sn'''
deutschland Ueber allies! al
Well, well. what wonder iha -
them; these naif, delicious -, % y
No, in this matter Amet ~, .
used their eyes as well as uJs
and what they have witnesss.sl
Transformation Of every aysil. I..,,
izen of Kaiserland into Soris
butcher of the human race. go
urally, and il would seem seem Z, =
they ask themselves, w
next ?" Al
For a graphic sunTaH .fb
millions Of Americans thlIla 20
cent Cultural" doings Of sa1isrss1
the work of art entitled h,ss.s
The Return Of the Go'n; ~
very opportunely BY ing Pa. rs
Tribune in its issue OF Aa.y'5ftvgg
New York. Sept. Il, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

and partly believed the counts state
ments given so often to the press, but
this latest, accusing priests of actual
murderous attacks at night, is really
too much.
What a lot of harm such man is
doing to the country he represents!
This is especially marked in contrast
to the dignitied silence of the repre-
sentatives of the allied governments.
A PROTESTANT.
New York. Sept. II, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20

The Tribune uishes 70 =
readers that anonymous
b. printed in this coi27'H' n. -
ords and as an dsSurdH'o ~ !, -
good CaitL. name aud dda,'es
signed IN crerg cast ,.s.si2
uuLHsaed u thr urlser ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-20
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 80. 1914.

Entered at the Postonec at New York as see0"u
Mall Matter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11

Twenty head of high grade short
horn Durham cows. II head OF calves
and one Jersey bull. to be sold at Pub
lie Auction, Saturday, June 20. at two
O'Clock y. m. In American Falls. old
Fall Creek sheep Store yard, south
side. These COWS are nearly. all fresh
and tested for tuberculosis last fall.
TERMS: Time until November list.
1914, on bankable notes at 10 per cent
per annum. 10 per cent discount for
cash. DAVID WHITAKER.
Owner.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF

desire to announce that / viii be
a candidate for nomination for the
Office OF sheriff OF Power county at
the primary election September LIST.
Have been a resident of the county
during the past eighteen years and a
taxpayer since becoming OF age. /
VIII appreciate the support of the
democratic voters at the primary.
W. b. JACOBS.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce that am a
candidate for the nomination for the
position OF sheriff of Power county,
subject to the action OF the Republi-
can voters OF the county at the pri-
mary election to be held September
LIST. / invite the closest scrutiny OF
my record as sheriff during the pres
ent term. and OF all my official acts.
d. b. JEFFRIEs.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
Notice ia Taxpayers Of Power County,

I have delivered or mailed to you a
copy OF the assessment for 1914 on
your real property. Kindly examine
same carefully and II you and there
has been any errors made In the as
sessment, or there is any thing that
need adjusting, call at my Office at
ones so | a make the corrections
before turning the roll over 10 the
county commissioners on June 29th.
All widows by the death OF a hus-
band. and old soldiers who have not
claimed their exepmtions should call
al my office and sign the required afi-
davit before June 20, 1914.
o. f. CROWLEY. Assessor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
o

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office 81 sheriff OF
Power county subject to the decision
of the Democratic voters at the Pri-
mary election to be held September
list. Being n of the old-time range
men think ! know the needs of the
people and am amply qualified t o I'LL
the ONCE.
am yours truly,
JACK NJ. BOOTH.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11

hereby announce TO the people of
Power county thar | viii be a candi-
date for nomination to the Office Of
county superintendent of public in
struction, subject TO the action OF the
Republican voters OF the county at
the primary election. September list.
MADGE E. WHISTLER.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11

l hereby announce TO the people OF
Power county that ! Will be a candi-
date for nomination to the office OF
county superintendent of public In
struction. subject to the action of the
Republican voters OF the county at
the primary election. September LIST.
II. G. HOON.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
For County Superintendent.

hereby o. 10 the people OF
Power county that will be a candi-
date for nomination to the office OF
county superintendent OF public In
struction, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters of the county at
the primary election. September LIST
COLLIDE DRAKE.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
FRANK R. BARNARD
FOR

l herewith submit for the considera-
ton OF the voters of Power county my
candidacy for sheriff, subject TO the
action OF the Progressive Party at the
September primary election.
Yours truly.
A. j. CLARK.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-06-11
ron

l hereby my candidacy for
nomination for the position of Sheriff
OF Power County. subject to the action
OF the Republican voters at the pri-
mary election to be held September l,
1914.
FRANK r. BARNARD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-13

siveness OF the session, especially OF
the initiatory work.
Last evening a class OF four was OBJ
ligated, and 1t was announced that a
class Of about 20 will be obligated at
the next meeting, which will be held
Friday. June 90. In the last month
the members OF this lodge have been
working hard I'm spite of the warm
weather and have secured about 30
new members. Most of these have
been obligated. A large meeting was
enjoyed last evening. there being about
40 present. and all enjoyed music and
dancing after the regular business SEES
sion, music being furnished by the
lodge musician, Marie Ryan-Williams.
a very impressive service was held
when the charter was draped in mem
DRY of the late Worthy Peterson OF
Moline. who passed away last week
At this time the Worthy Project Bow
ten spoke Of the life of the departed
member
1t Is planned to entertain for the new
worthy at the next regular meeting OF
the lodge. and an invitation is extend
ed TO all Mystic Workers in the tri-
cities and vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-13

4, or tomb. This precaution doubtless
saved the eleventh dynasty temple
from burial beyond any hope of resur-
rection. Any one who took part in
this work will never see any dust
worth mentioning elsewhere. AT a
distance of so yards a visitor would
hear a terrible hubbub. seeing nothing
but an impenetrable haze of dust, from
which. would presently emerge a tram,
visible at ten yards, operating under
the direction of a dust imp-almost
Immediately followed by another Over
the high embankment would plunge
the loads, and the train, once started,
rolled all day ceaselessIy on its dou-
BILE tracks, save for the noon hour of
rest.
America has Joined hands with the
old world in prosecuting this work
Wonderful are the results attained
Every student of history and litera-
ture, every student of the bible. is vi
tally concerned in the combinations
coming to light from the sands of
Egypt. There is need OF haste. To ex-
tend the arabic district of Egypt is an
economic necessity Accordingly the
British government has erected at AS
souan the great dam, whose 95-foot
head has sent the waters of the Nile
back over great areas of hitherto dry
ground. Already a dozen temples
have been flooded. and ere long will
be forever lost to sight Already
beautiful Philae. at the head of the
first cataract, is gone. The soil is be-
coming infiltrated. and the stores of
treasures, especially the papyrus man
uscripts, are being ruined. even before
the waters cover the ground above.
However. through the genius of the
engineer Egypt is being born again.
In her awakening the land of the
Pharoahs is again to play role among
nations"