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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Clamor Against British Sea Lords.

The retirement of Prince Louis of Bat
tenberg as first sea lord of the British
admiralty is a direct result of popular
clamor against the connection of one
Of Teutonic birth and title with the
English navy at time of war. APP
parently the king and government of
England have had perfect confidence in
the loyalty of Prince Louis, notwith-
standing his Austrian birth and his mar
rage with a German princess, but from
the outset of the campaign public feel
ing has run high against the German
princes of the British royal connection,
and since the Antwerp fiasco, as the
futile participation of British marines
in the defense of that city is now re-
garded in England, the sentiment
against the first sea lord has increased.
Prince Louis was born at Gratz, Aus
tria, in 1854. and at the age of fourteen
he was naturalized and entered the Brit
ish navy. He has always been highly
popular with the English people until
the present campaign opened.
Closely associated with the outbreak
of popular resentment against Batten-
berg as a Teutonic British officer is the
agitation against Winston Churchill, the
first lord Of the admiralty. who is direct
ly blamed for the Antwerp affair. al
though the orders for the British ex-
petition were given with the assent of
the full ministry. Churchill was per-
sonally present at Antwerp during the
siege. and SO identified himself with the
British participation in it that when the
collapse came he was held directly re-
sponstble for the dilemma in which the
English marines were caught. Churchill
moreover, has INDUCED since the war
began in somewhat f1amboyant speech
making with reference to the prospective
deeds of the British navy. He promised
the early extinction of the German fleet
and the lack of any general engagement
at sea has reacted upon him in the pub
lie mind, and this feeling has been in
tensified by the occasional loss Of ships
Of the blockadins squadron. The retire
ment of Churchill from the ministry has
been specifically demanded by his critics,
but the government is supporting him
and is apparently indsposed to yield
to clamor. The retirement of Prince
Louis of Battenberg appears to have
been wholly at his own initiative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Rivers and Harbors.

The river and harbor question. which
caused such stir in the closing days
Of the long session, will come up again
at the short session, and may cause an
other stir The argument that pre-
vailed in the securing of lump sum
for continuing improvements already
begun. and which would suffer II neg
lected for even twelve months. Will be
advanced in favor of another appro-
priatton. AS for the Inauguration OF
new projects, much will be said on that
point, too.
It IL a good time for the public to
take this very important question into
more consideration than it has hitherto
bestowed upon it. Details have never
been examined. Engineers reports
have in the main gone unread
Out of this indifference, or what you
choose to call it. has grown the pork
barrel" feature of the appropriations
for that order of public improvements.
Many politicians have seen opportunity
to help themselves and others to CAM
paign contributions, and have prohted
by it. Undoubtedly. in the past thirty
years some senators and some repre-
sentatives have accomplished their re-
elections by placing snug sums of Tn
Gle Sans money in this way where
they would do them, rather than the
public. good.
AS to the general proposition-put-
ting and keeping in order the leading
rivers and harbors of the country-the
people are we'll inclined. No public
money could be better employed. To
be sure, there are directors, who can
see nothing in it but building up steam
boat companies. They declaim loudly
against subsidies.
Well, steamboat companies do profit.
But does not the public profit also, and
in much greater degree? Are not
freight rates on large commerce in
huenced by it? II left the complete
masters of the situation. would not the
railroads put their traffic figures up to
suit themselves?
Congratulating Senator Burton at the
time Of his victory, The Star pointed
out that the saving of thirty or forty
millions in one bill, important as it
was. was a mere bagatelle compared
with the service he had rendered in
showing the necessity of thorough
examination of the whole subject of our
inland waterways. and their real needs,
and how they should be provided for.
That examination should begin at
once, and be made thorough. 1t can
not be concluded in time for use in Con-
gress next winter. but by the first reg
ular session of the next Congress sta
tistics and arguments based upon them
should be in readiness, SO that the ap-
propriations then shall be free from all
pork barrel imputations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Facts and Figures.

A large number of applicants for ad
mission to the navy have rounde
backs, protruding abdomens, droopin
heads and fiat chests.-Surgeon's re
port to Navy Department.
Now must a nations soul let slip
The sounds of glad commotion
And hail our good old scholarship
The best that plows the ocean.
With Frightening eye Columbia looks
On figures all prophetic
OF students porting DER their books
And not on shapes athletic.
In self-effacement is the worth
OF every honest sailor.
No matter what may be his berth
On battleship or whaler.
The letter II" we must confess
Shows egotism nimble. =.
The Hogarth curve of letter So
Is higher cultures symbol.
With book in hand the sailor goes
And sits upon the gunnel.
No more he'll vertically pose
And make his throat funnel!
Well fill with terror and unrest
Each venturesome aggressor
When every seaman is addressed
AS Doctor" or Professor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Sullivan.

The effort to make Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson 1.-The wicked partner" is
not fair and will not work. Rather
should he be complimented for his
openness and courage in meeting what
to man of another type would have
appeared most embarrassing.
Something had to be done for Roger
Sullivan. and Mr.. Burleson did it. The
democratic senatorial campaign in Hi
nois was saggfng under the report that
the administration desired Mr.. Sulli-
vans defeat. Mr.. Bryan's pre-primary
deliverance and the Presidents silence
were quoted in support of the story.
AS Mr.. Burleson knew that the story
was not true-that the administration
really desired Mr.. Sullivan's election
he went to the rescue at the risk of all
criticism. He showed the spirit de-
manded by the emergency.
Logically enough, too. he rested his
case on the same ground upon which
Mr.. Wilson, when Governor of New
Jersey. rested his. when he insisted on
the election of Mr.. MARITIME to the
Senate Mr.. Wilson then insisted that
as Mr.. MARITIME was the candidate of
his party. regularly nominated, he was
entitled to the office now that the
democrats controlled the legislature.
Mr.. Burleson went no further in his
Peoria speech. He did not pass upon
the question of Mr.. Sullivan's bosship
or decide the dispute between Mr..
Sullivan and Mr.. Bryan. All he saw
and called attention to was the regu-
larity of Mr.. Sullivan's nomination and
its binding character on all democrats.
Mr.. Sullivan's would be another vote
in the Senate for the administration,
and as a member of the administration
Mr.. Burleon asked for that vote.
The new leadership is a great leveler
Votes are solicited for democratic can
didates for the House and the Senate
on the proposition that they are Wilson
men. Their views about public issues
are of less consequence than their will
ingness to stand by the President Are
they sound on that issuea If SO, elect
them.
Mr.. Sullivan stands the test, and,
therefore. is as good for party pur-
poses now as though he possessed the
eloquence of Mr.. Bryan, the financial
ability of Mr.. McAdoo and the all
around graces of Senator Lewis. Boss
he may be. Unfamiliar with law-mak-
ing he undoubtedly is But he is a
tried and true Wilson man. as he
showed at Baltimore. and if he reaches
the Senate will stay put after the
President speaks.
No returns will be read with more
interest next Wednesday than those
from Illinois; and the fate of Mr.,
Sullivan will be their leading feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
England has decided that cotton Is
not contraband of war. This country is
very happy about that. and quite will
ing to forget that there were other
ideas on the subject fifty years ago.
From the Boston Herald.
Southern planters that want to
launch here in New England the wear
cotton clothes" habit will kindly talk
first with the weather man.
From the Pittsburgh Post.
1t has become evident that a cotton
dress can be brought up to the regular
gown price by allowing for trimmings.
From the Atlanta Journal
It would not be surprising to hear the
claim from the bull moose that its
activity in the campaign caused the
price of cotton to rise.
From the Worcester Gazette.
Southern justices are holding court
clothed in overalls. This is paying
homage to King Cotton with . ven-
geance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

From the Chattanooga Times
carranza is retiring about as grace
fully as a Texan dances the Make.
From the Boston Globe.
villa must CO." says Carranza. Car
rama must co., says VIVA. Inc
American people would pc siao 10 see
both villa and Carranza go.
From the Cleveland Leader.
A. least one of the troubles Presi-
dent of Mexico doesn't have to con-
tend with is ennui.
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Nevertheless, If all that their enemies
have said of Villa and Zapata is true.
their alliance is most natural.
From the New York Evenin: Sun.
Peace Conference Takes Steps to
Gust Carranza. - Headline. Beside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
HUNGARIAN FANTASIA.

They're fighting now at Beresszasz,
And Balnaz Uvaros:
We're getting news from Cjfalu
On how the battle goes,
But would 1t not be better far
Could deadly enemies
Avoid the unharmOnic towns
And scrap awhile at Bries:
It's nice to read of battle lines
At Nyir-Eghaza.
And cheer three times for victories
At Huszt and Saczawa,
But why not end the agony
And make the reader glad
By trading shells and lcaden pills
At Akna or at Bradf
The Russian troops have fought like men;
Their banners they have strung
Along the Bodrog river when
They might have picked the Ungh.
At Rima Szombat, SO tbs said,
The Magyars never cease
To drive the cars men back, but Why
Not do the trick at Dees?
At Satorallja Ujhely,
At Zsambokirt, also,
They've fought and bled and struggled On
And all the world may know;
But after reading .'kolOsvar
And of Szent-Martony
It's time to cuss the Russians for
Invading Hungary.
Grand Rapids Press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
The War and Emigration.

There Is discussion in New York. both
in political circles and outside. as to the
probable effect Of the European war on
emigration from the countries involved
after the war closes. Some politicians
and publicists are of opinion that the
effect will be marked. and that the tide,
particularly to the American shores. will
be heavy. Great numbers. 1t is suggest
ed. uneasy as to the future in the old
home. will seek new home. and see In
the United States the country of their
desire.
The opposite opinion is that spirit of
patriotism will prevent this. Men and
women. convinced that the war has left
bitterness certain to crop out in time
will remain in the old home to help
solve the new difficulties when they
arise.
several weeks ago The Star expressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

fore they were on their second round
they would be in serious trouble with
the British fleet OF course, a submarine
carrying 500 could not be hastily thrown
together. and the construction Of a fleet
of twenty-five of them would tax the
ship-building resources Of Germany
probably for over year. if such a craft
were in fact possible. More likely is it
that the new troop-carrying submarine.
If such is actually under development,
is designed for short range activity
with comparatively small bodies of men.
The truth is the land invasion of Eng
land is not to be regarded as a posi-
oility as long as the British fleet re-
mains in control Of the sea. If that con-
troll is lost Germany will not need to de-
pend upon submerged troopships to land
her armies on the English shores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
The Retirement of Ministers.

Ultimate success should be attained
by the movement to create a fund
for the retirement and maintenance OF
superannuated Methodist ministers, in
promotion of which conference is now
in session in this city. The cause is
most worthy and deserving one, and
irrespective of the denominations it
should enlist the interest of the public.
The average clergyman is not in posi-
ton to provide against the needs of
his later life. His pay is small, his
needs are as many as those of other
men and his opportunities for advance
ment are few. Giving themselves I'M
reservedly and devotedly to the cause
of righteousness, these workers for the
spiritual and moral betterment of man.
kind are often left in a pitiable condi-
ton when their years of usefulness are
at an end and they can no longer meet
the exactions of their duties. when they
have exhausted themselves in their
labors. Naturally churches are 10th to
part with pastors of long service with
out providing for their sustenance, and
SO the elder ministers are retained
when they have really earned retire
ment. The Methodist movement for
provision for the superannuated clergy
men is designed to relieve individual
churches of the burden which falls
upon them in so many cases for the
care of their retired pastors, creating a
general denominational fund upon which
all who are formally relieved of duty
will draw under liberal pension sys-
tenn 1t is a businesslike plan. though
prompted by the highest considerations
Of humanity. and a denomination so
extensive and enterprising should be
able to finance 1t and thus establish a
standard for other denominations to
adopt in turn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
MEXICAN MUDDLES.

which the battle of Flanders is an
interlude.
From the Chicago Herald.
Carranza's offer to resign if Villa
will quit too may be a tactical trf-
umph, but it doesn't help the cause of
peace in Mexico to get anywhere.
From the Portland CMe) Press.
Carranza says he didn't conspire TO
have Villa murdered. but he wouldn't
have been among the chief mourners
at the funeral had it taken place.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
Attempts to make n good Mexican of
Villa by use of the old prescription for
making Il good Indian are not likely
to be popularized by what happened
to the first man who tried to admins
ter 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
Anticipating the Future.

'This political opponent of ours is
making strong appeal" said the CAM
paign manager.
How asked Senator Sorghum
by coming out strong for prison re-
form"
Accuse him of graft of the most sub
tie and farsighted sort. Say he's look
ing forward to luxurious life at pub
lie expense"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
A Word of Cheer.

Il understand that your next door
neighbor is worried because he lost
some chickens"
WELL" said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley, II
nebber talks much on no chicken ques-
ton. But i hates to see anybody wor-
ried. You tell i'm dem chickens WASH
lost. Dey wasn't even wasted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Emulation.

What a beautiful ring
Yes" said Miss Cayenne. TT was an
engagement ring. But the engagement
Is broken"
Aren't you going to send it back"
"of course. But I want to keep it
long enough to let the next gentleman
see what he is expected to live up to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

Decisions on the part of Coils. Wat
terson and Harvey to become recon-
ciled just before the fall elections rep
resent another of those condolences
which may SO materially affect the
destinies of great political party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

Prohibition states have the satisfac-
ton of noting market for grain for
solid food purposes that will more than
compensate for any lack of demand for
it as beverage producer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Beaten at His Own Game.

An anarchist said to a party of kings.
MY attacks, you'll observe, l am
stopping.
My bombs look like toys when COM
pared to the things
Which upon one another you're drop
ping"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
The Eternal Reciprocity.

Some of the earliest forms of life,"
said the naturalist, consist merely of
a few nerve cells and a stomach"
WELL" replied the flippant person.
IT'S the old story. Indigestion makes
you nervous and nervousness gives you
Indigestion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

Another south pole expedition has
slipped out of South America without
attracting much attention. Those ant
arctic explorers are Industrious work.
ers, but Indifferent advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

1t is the first time in some years that
various members of Congress have
been obliged to regard home campaign
ing as holiday instead of their regu-
lar business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

Haiti might be a happier country II
it could be persuaded to devote more
attention to rag-time musical art and
less to playing politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The Sing Sing prisoner who has been
permitted to enjoy automobile rides on
Broadway is doubtless regarded by
Charles Becker as taking great
chances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

1t may be assumed that Canada has
Just about as much fear of being in
vaded by Germany as 1t has of being
annexed by the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

London contemplates reopening the
stock exchange by way of defiant
notice that Zeppelins are not regarded
as serious menaces either to British
strongholds or British securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The trial of Mrs Carman was so brief
that the sensational descriptive writer's
scarcely had time to get into their
stride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

After thinking over what might most
severely hurt the feelings of his oppo-
nents Mr.. Penrose contents himself
with an emphatic announcement that
he expects to be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The Hague will have its hands full If
it is expected to hold an investigation
to fix the responsibility for the present
catastrophe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

1t is confidently expected that by the
time the Panama exposition is ready to
open the world will awaken to the fact
that it needs relaxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The New Haven will naturally re-
uuire a little time to live down so
large and comprehensive past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

European war may be regarded as
conducted largely on the theory tnae
misery loves company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

UIn order to avoid dei.ys ,s on sr account s 81
not be Addressed to any Individual connected
with the ofice. but simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or Business Department. accofdins
to tenor purpose.
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PAYABLE IN advsnce-by mall postage prepaid.
Daily, Sunday Included. one month. 60 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. $24o year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

Censors on both sides are still COM
PEELED to omit details and content
themselves with reporting progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition 10 delivered by carriers within the city
ct g cents per month; daily only. % cents 6 per
may be sent by mail telephone Main 244o.
Collection 10 made by carrier at the end of each
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Entered as secoud-class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR
The Burned the
Banner. iso

able trouble between the
rival political organizations in Wash
ington. In The Star OF October Is.
1854. is news account of a meeting of
the National Democratic Association at
which letter from President Clephane
Of the Lincoln and Johnson Club was
read disavowing the action of the in
dlvidual marcher who lighted the flag
from his torch. expressing regret for
the incident and offering to pay for the
damage. The letter was referred to a
committee. Another news item In the
same issue says:
I'm accordance with resolution
adopted by the National Democratic
Association on Saturday evening the
nag, which was partially destroyed by
hre, accidentally or purposely, as the
Lincoln and johnson procession was
passing Friday night. was yesterday
morning sent to Philadelphia to be pre-
scented to the national executive COM
mittee; The flag is accompanied by
Gramp!tt. James L. Mcclure. Clayton.
DR.: Allen and Gerry. The presentation
VIII be made to the national commit
tee tonight at the headquarters of the
keystone Club and the democracy of
TINS CITY expect to make great use of
prompt disclaimer of the republicans.
however. the attempt to manufacture
capital out of it will be SO Transparent
and silly that the above committee will
gain nothing by their trip beyond the
opportunity for an airing and a pleas
ant little spree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
xho zvsnans star Newspaper Company.

sSusiness once 1lth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once. First National Bank Building.
Guropean Once: Regent St.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
National Reading
Circle Formed.

the United States bureau of education,
has prepared letters to all high school
principals and officials of the smaller
colleges throughout the United States
telling them of a plan to interest all
Young men and women who want TO
know the best there is in the literature
inspiration given by reading the best
books. . nil,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

? 1t was fatal indeed that the young
Turk" party should become reactionary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

The first literary society organized
under Uncle Sans auspices is just
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01

That the favorable changes of the
last few days in the cotton situation