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In q short time and without excessive
expenditure"
Tho ex-Pres.dent did 10, regard II as
serious that foreign nations have guns
which would enable them to b6mbsrd our
coast defences out Of range of tho defend
ing guns. He believed this would not
ond in destruction or surrender
But that IS no reason" h" continued
WHY with the development Of guns OF
longer range We cannot get enough Of
them mot many are needed and have
:h"ri within E, reasonable time and At
reasonable cost.
THE tinted states rover viii have A
standing army tho size OF those In Europe,
and u does not need such.
We 30 not need TO resist their attacks
x We have a good navy and good coast
defence because the difficulties OF trans
portation Of a large army. with modern
navy OF tho size or our navy. With tor
pedoes and submarines 10 resist u, would
he insuperabe."
In closing Mr.. TAFT said
II venture TO suggest that one very
effective means of helping this country 10
avoid the consequences OF 4 war az
aggression is To give to our national
Government the means OF SURPRISING the
cause of such war We are under obi
CATION by many OF our treaties 10 give
aliens peaceful residence and any right 70
do business In this country. COngrer ~
could give 10 our national Government.
10 the President and the Federal Courts
the power TO protect those rights. punish
their violation and satisfy N" countries
with whom We have madc'the agreement
that We were sincerely trying 20 per
form II.
The only real possibility Of a war that
can toresee is the wauton. reckless.
wicked willingness on the part of mar
row section OF the country to grItlty
racial pre- udics and class hatred 10y
fragrant breach OF treaty rights in the
form OF State law, or 10y lawleSs violence
Congress should at once assume authority
for the national Government - see 20 i,
that Il cannot be dragged into inter,
national difficulty through such blind gel
iiehness and this step would be- quite as
effective as improving our military de-
fences. Indeed, think Il would lie more
effective TO prevent the poSS ihlity OF war"
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agreement will come at the end or the
present war. ,,,.
Representative Roberts or Massacnu-
setts. Republican member Of the commit
tee Injected into the discussion the
report that the United states evacuated
Vera Cruz as "A result OF representations
made by Carranza. .
"Do YOU know, Admiral. whether IL Is
true as reported that tho United states
was given twenty-four hours notice ~
leave Vera CRUZ -,
II do not" said Admiral Fletcher.
do know that no such notice was received
nv tho Government while ! was in Mex
leo A.
I, was brought ont that at one time
the United states had eighteen battle
ships In Mexican waters.
was IL necessary asked Mr. Rob-
erts. Ito keep such a large naval force
in Mexican waters IN view of tho fact
that Vera Cruz was occupied by our
,roop.9 What was tho justification for
maintaining such large naval force of
Vera CRUZ
"Those are questions 7 prefer not To
answer" replied the witness
Gen. Hugh l.. Scott. Chief OF staff ar-
peared before the House Committee on
Military Affairs He testified largely
along the lines OF the War Department
estimates He recommended the creation
OF a reserve force.
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BRYAN SAYS US. COULD
GET MILLION men IN DAY
Declares Wilson's Aims 10 Make
People So Grateful They
VIII Die Willingly.

WAsHiSGroS, Dec s.-That President
Wilson's aim is TO max. the people ~
this country ~ grateful that they vii, nc
willing to die for thor country: that u
million mon would I've In arms 10y aundoen
should President Wilson issu a call, and
that you cannot prepare Tor war uulca'
you intend 10 make war arc statements
contained IN "A speech Mr. Rryin made
before the baltimore Ear Association last
night. Nothing was known OF his remarks
here until late to-day.
Declaring he Was no more Interested %
the peace movement than tho great ma-s
OF Americans. MIR Bryan sad:
"I have been lighting all INV life. TIL"
only calm I knew In twenty four year
was when | was in the army. the on,
peace had was when wore tho uniform
OF a Colonel and was IN camp.
But never fought beside drawer
man than he who TODAY occupies tho
White House. II Is not that he himself
, lacks courage or that he doubts the Cour-
age OF his people that he does not want
this country to arm itself. The lrest-
dent knows that II this country needed a
million men and needed them in daN,
the call could GO out at sunrise and tn
san would go down on a million men g.
arms.
They say wc ave- not prepared for war
lie believes that the best prevention f..
war is 10 so LIT the burdens from the
, people in time of peace that every either
/ will be so grateful to his country that he
will he willing 20 die for 1t when the
| necessities arise
They toll mo that preparedness il
I means OF preventing war If that were su
there would be no war in Europe to-day
II regret that every citizen Of this cour.
try has rot seen ~ 10 follow Presid"u'
I,sH.
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Duty of submarines.

Submarines are only 10 delay move
ment of the fleets" he added, "Eyentu-
ally the battleships come together and do
eide the conflict"
lie held that as in the past with hidden
weapons modern ingenuity would find "A
weapon effective against tho submarine
Continuing his testimony at the AFTER
noon session Admiral Fletcher expressed
the opinion that the Russian fleet now in
the Baltic Sea is inferior to the German
fleet. For that reason he thought the Rus
sian ships would remain within the pro-
lection of the country's forthcatious. Re
plying to question as to the capability
of the United States TO meet the strongest
force Admiral Fletcher said:
We are not prepared for the worst
emergency that can arise II We want TO
protect ourselves against the largest pos
slble force that can be brought against
our fleet We would have To enlarge our
navy greatly We would not be able 10
protect ourselves successfully against the
strongest navy Of the world.
"lf the fun strength of the British feet
were brought in conflict with the United
states fleet We would not in my opinion
bo able to protect our commerce and our
country successfully because OF It's greater
strength. II because OF political or other
considerations England should be able TO
send only half OF its naval strength wo
would he IN "A better position and could
DEFEND ourselves 10 tho best of our ability.
1T would. appear To h" "a very close
question as TO the relation between the
American fleet and thu British fleet II the
British were able to send only part Of
their force against our fleet England has
50 many more powerful ships than any
other nation that she could keep control
OF the sea. | think Il is fair conclusion
that England In the only country that We
could not successfully resist.
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TO OPPOSE ARMAMENT.
6ommtttr~ plans N.~tinv 20 Organ
lac National A.sor,ntion

call 'or meeting "a organize = IA
tnual suti-ar'nament association viii ~
issued to-day nv many professional am
business men and women Tho committee
II composed o'.
BISHOP 'ir'rcr Hamilton Uo-, LILLIAN y.
Wsld, Horace White. Mrs W. Il Raid
win j., Alfred T, White, Clarcu.o II
kelsey, Mrs. Carrie Chapman cat -.
wald Garrison Willard. Adulnh Lew sohI.
Mornay Williams. Wilson VI Powell. T.
Nicholas Murray Rutler AhraN an Jacob
Edward r Dsvinc. George \ pnuto.
George Foster Peabody. T.. llol'ur~@ortU
Wood. laul i Sachs, nelson : Spencer,
Herbert : Carpenter, WUltu lly-nI'
Merrill. Charles T. jefferson C.ru r.
Burdctte and charles II BurluEhru
The comm,ttc" has arranged - hold l
meeting AZ IN" railroad Club 80 Church
street on the afternoon oi Dcrcmhcr *
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New York I'm m une.

Admiral Fletcher counsell"d against any
programme calling FOR extensive building
OF submarines. lie admitted that sub
marines would he useful To- protect tine
coast lines. but naming New York, he said
that city with its fortincat'eus and mines
would be immune from successful attack
The fleet We have to-day is IN general
in very satisfactory condition said
Fletcher. Material is kept in good repair
and AL the different lines of vessels are Of
their kind as good as those Of any other
nation.
II do not see how We can do better than
TO develop on the same lines "a heretofore.
Modern wars have brought into very eN-
tensive use new auxiliary weapons such
az mines. torpedoes. submarines and aerial
craft and We should be on our guard that
We are provided with these new weapons
as means for defence
AS yet no lesson can b. drawn from
Nhs European war to show that the value
OF the battleship IL any less than before
or that II is not the main weapon TO de-
eide the conflict in any naval war.
THE use OF the submarine in warfare
may be designated az weapon OF oppor-
tunity. II the opportunity occurs Il IL
formidable and destructive but a skilful
enemy need not allow the opportunity 10
occur"
While Admiral Fletcher declined 20 d-
vulge military secrets, he held that II a fleet
he kept moving and uses its usual guards
plus aeroplanes and scarchlights it would
assist materially I'm locating the submarine
when its periscope flashed above the
water, Further than that he would not
say how to avoid the perils. saying that
20 do so would disclose military secret,
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5000 Men Needed.

Admiral Fletcher said the navy needs
an increase OF about 1000 or 5000 men
I'VE could not put In commission in
case OF need all the ships because OF the
shortage OF trained men" he said. II am
not familiar with the details. but Il IS my
impression that We need between 1000 and
5000 additional men to fully man the ships
II takes longer to train a man than II
does 10 build a battleship. A. soon as
AN apprentice seaman il placed on n
battleship he Is given subordinate duty
and he works his way up 10 the higher
positions OF responsibility. There are so
many important and varied posts on a
war vessel that II takes several years TO
I'll them properly"
The witness was asked whether he IA
vored an International agreement for the
reduction OF arinaments He said
II think there is little risk in II al
present I think We should pursue the
policy We have IN the past until AL inter
rational agreement - reached and signed.
or course there ia strong sentiment
that favorable opportunity Tor such an
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Admiral Fletcher insisted that the prin-
cipal naval lesson taught by the European
war was that the battleship will not be
displaced by the submarine as tho main
weapon OF naval warfare. SO far as he
had been advised the main British fleet
had not been endangered or seriously
damaged by the German submarines. The
submarine in his opinion was a useful
auxiliary. chiefly AZ an agency TO delay
or hamper operations of the main forces
of the enemy.
A fleet of 100 submarines would be
ample TO protect the coasts of tho Upited
States. the witness said. lie would sta
ton forty or nifty OF these vessels on the
Atlantic and between thirty and forty on
the Pacific, Iio confirmed statements that
have been mad" IN the press that at pres
ent there IL only one submarine on the
Atlantic In shape for duty. He said that
most OF these vessels are now undergoing
repairs or being overhauled, hut that In
case OF trouble they could all he put In
action in short order. He did not seer
to fear bombsrdment OF American cities
! In case Of war
"Bomhsrdment Of cities" he said. "l'
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shortage In Am m n milton.

Gen. Scott put into the record table
showing there was on hand for IL inch
mortars so per cent. Of the amount OF
ammunition needed for l6 inch guns, 50
per cent for ~ inch guns. IS per cent. :
FOR IL inch guns. @s per cent. and Tor
10 inch guns 100 per cent
Gen. Wotherepoon must have oe"n
nervous and excited when he wrote That
report saying there Was serious de-
nciency." remarked Chairman Hay
40 you think these supplies ar" sum
Gent" asked Representative Kahn.
"I think We should get on hand the
amount projected as soon as possible, re-
plied the Chief OF STAFF.
lie said that at the present rate or ap-
propriations II would take about -four
years to complete the projected supply
What Is our condition as to national
defence az compared with two. four. or
six years ago. asked Representative Me-
kenzie.
ut IL constantly improving
What would you say M 20 the attn
tude OF Congress toward the national de
fence? Has II been derelct in it, duty
a. to supplying appropriations
The condition of things il constantly
.r,proyinC," replied Con. scott
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determination to carry out the task which
has been set for one
"I am Convinced with equal nrmness
that We should adopt some ono or moro
~ the methods which have been -iggested
for the training OF more civilians 10 be
come officers in case OF necessity. The
potentiality Of the student military camps
and Of the schools and colleges at which
military training is obtainable suggests
a fruitful source OF accomplishing this
nnrpose.
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Lindley M. Garrison.
Secretary of War.

NO reasonable. prudent man who
faces facts can reach the conclusion
that the nation has no need Of prep
aration Of Its military resources.
LfSDLEY NJ GARRisoS.
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should Present Facts.

Unless and until the Congress OF the
United states, representing the people OF
he country, places on record the conclu-
IN of the people TO tho contrary" he
"oNtinues, my duty Is. | think. entirely
lear and that duty IL 10 set forth the
'acts and the necessities growing out Of
ie facts and suggestions as to the ways
and means OF fulfilling such necessities.
Whatever the future may hold In the
"sy OF agreements between nations. fol-
Owed by actual disarmament thereof. OF
'Tiernat.Onal courts of arbitration. and
''isT greatly 10 be desired measures TO
-%ten or prevent conflict between nation
ga nation. va ali know that At present
$50 conditions are not existing. We can
-rd ~lll sassrly adapt ourselves 10 snch
'uiisflcont Development along these lines
Mt a. risrsiy snfs~bls ourselves In tho
meantime would, N my vis~. i's un,hirk-
are fcily ", hSslsrtinS and refusing IA
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81 am firmly convinced that II we can
use the standing army az a school through
which 20 pass men who come into It. with
the knowledge that II they are proficient
they can be discharged at any time after
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a year or eighteen months. We Will begin
at once to build up tho necessary reserve.
and will for the first time In the military
history OF this country have something
approximating balanced organization.
1t Is Furthermore true that by
intensive military training any young man
of good health and average mentality can
be made serviceablc soldier In twelve
months. ard in fact has been 50 made.
| caused about "A year ago re-
cruits as they came In and without eelec-
ton to be organized into a battery of ar
tillery. a troop of cavalry and n company
OF infantry. and from my own observation
and from the reports OF experts each OF
these units well within "A year was found
proficient to very high degree.
II am therefore firmly convinced that
we should have immediate legislation deal
ing with the matter OF enlistment and re-
serve. | am not so much concerned with
the length OF the enlistment provided the
Secretary OF War is given power to dis
charge into the reserve at the end Of
twelve months those who have shown
themselves proficient up to required
standard
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WASHINGTON. Dec 9.-That the United
States has no reason 10 fear any navy IN
the world except possibly that OF Great
Britain was the statement made before
the House Committee on Naval Affairs TO-
day by Rear Admiral Fletcher who com
manded the naval force at Vera Cruz
The Admiral told the committee that IN
case Of an emergency the fleet could
and that the Government and people could
feel assured that il would give a coed
account OF itself
He declared that Notwithstanding the
exploits OF submarines in the European
war that type OF vessel In essentially n
weapon of opportunity" that il could not
under any circumstances be made de-
cisive in any naval warfare and in The
! Anal analysis all nations will have to
depend for victory on modern battleehlps.
| Admiral Fletcher discussed frankly tho
preparedness OF the nayies OF other ma
| tons lie likewise commented on the
naval lessons taught by the war. The
proceeding was one OF tho most remark
able ever witnessed before the Naval Com
mittee OF the House,
First Ope. Dfscuasio..
FOr tIe uTst time IN mo history OF tne
committee a naval officer appeared in pub
I lie TO discuss strategy and war matters
with the committee. Usually such sub
jects are considered in the secrecy of ex-
ecutive sessions.
The charge OF Representative Gardner.
who wants Congress TO inquire into the
state of national defence. that the public
/ In kept in ignorance OF the Country's arma-
ments impelled Representative Padgett TO
have Admiral Fletcher testify in public.
/ So the members of tho press were in
vted and informed that no Limitation
would be placed on reports they might
make OF Admiral Fletchers testimony
This precedent Is certain TO bring a de
mand from other witnesses for an oppor-
tunity to give their views.
Admiral Fletcher was on the stand
practically all day. At the morning ses-
sion he confined his discussion largely e.
/ the effectiveness of the submarine. Al the
afternoon session his testimony took a
wider range. dealing largely with the eff
cheney of the United States navy as com
pared with the marine lighting forces OF
other countries.
| While the navies OF Great Britain and
| Germany outrank that of the United States
! the Admiral said there will be an evening
| OF the forces In case OF war because for.
| eign Powers would be compelled at all
/ times to keep fleets in home waters
Great Britain alone by reason OF her
| large navy, could send a fleet across 10
! engage our own. keep a large squadron IN
home waters and at the same time control
/ the sea.
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Advantage Over Germany.

''Our fleet IL about equal 10 that Of
Germany, and ~ Germany for any reason
could not send It's full naval strength
against US we would have IL" advantage
| or course We have no conflict Of interest
and know Of no one VINO S al, ocdt rns
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~. S. NEEDN'T FEAR ANY NAVY
BUT BRITAIN'S, SAYS FLETCHER

not an important part OF modern warfare
unless there ~ a military or naval base
near the city or cities bombarded"
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I cannot sympathize with those Elm.
eere gentlemen who oppose military
and naval defences for this country
on the ground that they will make for
war. ] do not think so.
WILLIAM n TAFT.
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Urges Militia Reserve.

"A practically similar provision should
exist in every state which maintains an
organized militia. II is just as essential
that the organized militia should have a
proper reserve to III up It's ranks as II IL
that the regular army should. OF course
have been viewing this in the light of its
military necessity. But there is a con-
comitant advantage which should not be
overlooked. Inquiry among those who
have employed men who have been dis
charged with good records from the army
shows that they esteem them as among
their very best employees and there is no
doubt that any community would be eco
nomically benefited by the presence in 1t
OF strong. vigorous young men who have
learned in the only school which really
teaches-that Ia, experience-the qualities
OF self-control. obedience TO discipline and
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ffHwztP 49, af
observation-disclosures"
them to come right in said
His neck thrust this way
E that-5two thrusts in honor Of bis
Wallace smiled. Judge" he said,
olu you ever see a man refuse,to take
2 million and a half?p
Not yet"
Well watch the little professor,
over there" He nodded toward Broad.
way. Then, to the man Of whom he
naq been speaking: .Sit at that desk
= look business-like.p
In that chair" asked Broadway
with determination. Not after whai
ne said! And then he sat there, and
ne died No, I'll die standing up"
SHALT go?" asked Josie.
No; please don't"
Then Pembroke entered, trailed by
sallow person. young in years, old
q expression, and bearing in his hand
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-02-12
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
sCaIif0rnia Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes after giving
her children sCalifornia Syrup o1
Figsp that this Is their ideal Iaxattvas
because they love its pleasant taste
and ii thoroughly c~leanses the tender
little stomach. liver and bowels With
out gripping.
When CROSS. irritable, feyerish or
breath Is bad, stomach sour. look &c
the tongue, motherl II coated. give D.
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, % bile ana
undigested food passes out OF the bow
els, and you have q well, playful child
again. When its little system is fun
OF cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
~diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem.
ber, a good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep aCaliforniA
Syrup OF Figs" handy; they know 8
teaspoonful today Y sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for a 30
cent bottle Of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babieA
children of all ages and grown-upa.
printed on the bottle. ADV.
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g. EconomicaI.

Il want you to see my lovely new
shopping bag" said a certain woman
to a caller the other afternoon. my
husband gave it to me for my birth
day, and it's simply grand. And its
so economical! You see, you open
this, and there are two compartments,
and you open the compartments on
this side and there is a little pocket IN
that. and you open the little pocket
and there is a cute little pocketbook
for your change. with one side parn-
toned OF for street a tickets"
II see,1 said the caller. But why
do you call it economical"
why. it takes SO long to open an
the things and get to your street car
tickets that by the time you do who
ever is with you has paid your fare