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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
TENT OF HOLINESS
SECT BURNED down

Kinston. n. c.. Aug 23-The
authorities would like to establish the
connection, If any there is. between a
break In the ranks of the Holiness
church here and the destruction by
fire of the tent under which one fac
ton was holding It's services late yes
terday. The tent which had a seat
ing capacity of 400 Or SEQ an organ.
and the seats, were burned, with a
monetary loss which has not been
estimated.
Dennis jenkins. Jr. was the head
OF the congregatian Until some
time ago Jenkins ARd bis flock were
affiliated with the church Of which
Rev. A. II, Butler Is pastor In the
northeastern part Of the city. When
the break came jenkins set out on his
own resources and In a short time a
considerable number OF the sect had
adhered to his cause.
Recently the mayor was complain
ed to by members of the opposition
faction who reside in the vicinity OF
the lot on Orion street whore Jen-
kins had his canvas church that il was
nuisance, He put an officer out to
investigate Before the officer had
had time to make his report the tent
was fired from q cause unknown, and
burned quickly, the weather being dry
and hot.
Ths Holiness sect is OF some
strength in the eastern part Of the
city The members hold queer Ideas
regarding parts of the scriptures. and
illustrate their version by unusual ac
tons when fired by fervor at their
services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
WFII-KNOWN HORSE-MAN
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Winchester Va. Aug 23-Philip II.
Powers. aged forty-nine, prominent
business man and treasurer OF the
Clarke County Horse society, was
found dead in a lane near his home in
Rerryville, early Thursday morning.
with the left side of head almost torn
off by a shotgun wound. Although a
Coroners jury last evening reported its
inability to say whether the wound
was accidental. self-inflicted or at
hands of another" 1t is generally be-
lteved the gun was accidentally dis
charged by Mr.. Powers while getting
over a fence in pursuit OF chicken
thieves Murder and suicide theories
are not credited by the authorities.
Mr. Powers belonged to an old
Clarke county family. Surviving are
his widow. formerly Miss Mary Grove;
a sister of SURGEON William p. Grove
United States navy; a son, Philip r.
Powers. Jr.; a daughter Miss Louise
Powers. mother. Mrs. r. M. Powers.
six sisters Mrs. r.. ]. Lewis. Clarke
county; Mrs. Page, Wife OF Rev
Thomas Carter Page. Episcopal min
lister at Bedford City, Va; Mrs. Fred
erick Whitehead, Washington. and
Misses Mary Katharine and Mackey
Powers AT home: one brother. William
Powers, Chicago,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
MUCH OPIUM SMUGGLING
Many Persons Have Been Arrested III
Canal Tone.

Panama. Aug. ga number Of
arrests have been made recently OF
persons charged with the smuggling
Of opium into the Canal Zone, where
the increasing use Of the drug by the
canal workers lis noticea tile.
The source OF the trouble Ia in the
adjoining territory Of the Republic of
Panama. whore no er1ort has vet becu
made TO prevent the importation and
sale Of the drug. According TO the
canal authorities. Panama derives an
annual revenue Of $40, 900 from the
which is leased for this sum 10 Low
Lam a Chinaman
While the Chinese on the isthmus
are the principal consumers of the
drug, in the last several months the
West Indian negro laborers on the
canal have taken to the habit. ana
II is feared that there are some white
employees who may become its VIC
Tins
Pressure Is being brought upon the
Panama government TO prevent the
importation If the drug As long ago
as March. 1912. the Panama Republic
signed the Hague convention for the
suppression of Opium trade and bound
Itself "a prevent the importation Of
opium into her territory Since then,
however. nothing has been done In
reply to the protests from the Canal
Zone officials and United States Min
lister Price, the Panama. government
points out that The Hague convention
did not become binding until all the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
Chronology OF the Week

Following is q summary OF the
weeks movement in the financial mar
kets. and of events having influence on
the market:
Monday-Grain prices slightly high
re, American bankers decline to
finance foreign war plan, owing TO
nations neutrality. Southern bankers
confer with government officials as
to financing cotton crop.
Tuesday - F eral Mining and
Smelling company reduces dividend
from to per cent annually. Wheat
up five cents a bushel, corn up two
cents, large olearances of wheat re-
ported from American ports. Presi-
dent Wilson signs shipping bill and
also bill regulating dealings in cotton
futures
w c n e d n VI. G. McReynolds
named for Supreme court. IT. w.
Gregory nominated for position of at
torney- general. Reports of steel trade
betterment
Thursday Bank of France reduces
rate from n s per cent. and Bank
of Norway from 6 10 : liz per cent.
and the Bank Of the Netherlands
from to Z Ter cent. Chesapeake and
Ohio defers action on dividend.
FridaN-Switzerland negotiates loan
of $50, 100000 at New York. Wheat
up l-2 cents. corn also higher. War
risk insurance bin passes senate
turday~-E'anks report smaller
drain on their resources
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
STRANGE LIGHT IS
/. SEEN ON MOUNTAIN
PHENOMENA STILL APPEARS AT
NIGHT ON BURKE COUNTY
FOOT HILL.

Statesville, n. G., Aug. 23.-Rev. J.
r. Kirk. who has Just returned from
Cold Springs, Burke county, where
he spent n months vacation, says that
the stories which have been sent out
from Burke about d strange light on
Brown mountain are correct. Mr..
Kirk saw the light himself twelve or
fifteen different nights during his stay
in the mountains. The light shoots
from the crest of Brown mountain
every night, usually about $ O'Clock,
and sometimes makes its appearance
two or three times during the night.
What it is and It's cause is a mystery
1t Is problem for the scientists
Brown mountain is about twelve
miles in length. the south end being
about twelve miles from Morganton
and about the anne distance from
, Cold Springs. The light does not rise
from the same point every night. one
night MIR Kirk saw 1t rise from two
different points. apparently about six
miles apart, within a period OF few
minutes. In appearance the light is
something like a sky rocket such as
is used at Christmas and other times
Of celebration, though its actions are
not the same each night. 1t rises
from the crest of the mountain TO an
apparent distance of from five to
ninety feet, and sometimes ZigzaRs as
il rises. On one occasion Mr., Kirk
says the movements of the ball of fire
OF whatever it is formed an S above
the mountain, on one or two nights
/ the light rose slowly and was visible
for several minutes. ball of fire ap-
parently little larger than a star
remaining in the air possibly five
minutes. Sometimes the light shoots
ZIP only short distance and then
fades away while at other times il
rises to a considerable distance and
remains visible from few seconds to
a few minutes,
Mr. Kirk spent one night on Roam
mountain, about twenty-five miles
from Brown moupain, and he also
saw the light from this point. lie
called the attention Of others to il
and after returning to Cold Spring he
received cards from friends al Roan
mountain saying they observed the
light two nights after he had left.
This was the first time it had been
observed from that point
The government sent man to
Burke last year to investigate this
strange phenomena, but II Is claimed
that the government man drove out
only eight miles from Morganton and
took a look at the country and left
without seeing the light. saying it was
probably the headlight of locomo-
tive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
Unveil Shaft To
Barbara Fritchie
On September 9

Erada-;cL Ma Arg oar,.
,roa,t aractaa ~ 80 rrarox-, 20 o..
hara rri+oh{a Nbittt.rss haro,,,
bar crave =, Mnnnt pI,vat 100000,
hv he p.rbara Ert,{chis Manor,a !
associa,,o, u,iIl 10 ,,n,,a,,ad .,,i,h
ala borata osrar,opias cantan,har A.
eroa 9 poa 80 MATHEMATICIAN,
,,a,rhar ~ +ba ctxth NJ WI, r,o;
,ra,. IVA Mo fornh, q. ~ h..tio
~ ~ Norocacv vii ho nr.tnr 80 49,
dow tIa vas chtaf arator az ~ ~
veitnp of the Nass.chusatts r,onu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
southern RAILWAY
BOOSTS FARMING
AFFILIATED ROADS PAYING CON
SIDERABLE ATTENTION TO
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.

Washington, Aug. 23.--At three big
expositions and thirty-six district and
county fair. throughout the North and
products showing the f,ne agricultural
opportunities In the territory along
their lines will be made this fall by
Southern Railway company and af-
filiated lines. including the Cincin-
natl. New Orleans and Texas Pacific
railway, Alabama Great Southern
railroad, Mobile and Ohio railroad.
Georgia Southern and Florida railway
and Virginia and Southwestern rail-
way These exhibits are being made
entirely at the expense Of Southern
railway and effiiiated lines. 1t Is esti-
mated that the attendance at the
various fairs and expositions will ag-
gregate three million people. and the
entire South will thus be given wide
advertising, which Is expected to re-
suit In the attraction of desirable set
tiers.
There will be four circuits Of ex-
hibits. taking in county and district
fairs in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
Illinois. Indiana, Michigan, New York.
Pennsylvania and Connecticut. while
special displays on a more elaborate
scale will be made at the great Can
adam National exposition at Toronto.
Canada. and at other expositions
season, agents OF the land and in
dustrial departments of Southern
Railway company have been Mt work
gathering representative collections OF
agricultural products, including grains
grasses, vegetables and fruit from
every State served by the system
Large photographs. showing farm and
other views in the South also will be
used. The exhibits will be in charge
OF agents thoroughly familiar with
conditions in the South who will be on
hand constantly to give Information
desired about any locality. Special
leaflets and booklets have been Arc-
pared and several hundred thousand
will be placed IN the hands OF visit
ors
In addition to the exhibits to be
made at Northern fairs and EXPOSE
tions, Southern railway and affiliated
lines will make educational exhibits at
at large number OF Southern fairs. de-
tailed announcement of which VIII
be made later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
SUGAR PRODUCERS
TELL WHY PRICE Of
SUGAR IS HIGH

The Domestic Sugar Producers. Of
statement Of the cause OF the rise IA
prices;
Europe and America are now en-
gagged Ia battle royal FOR sugar, That
is the primary cause Of the high prices
that now prevail Cut off by the out
break Of the war from her supply Of
500 600 tons OF sugar ordinarily
secured from Germany and Austria
Hungary, England turned 10 the near
est avaiia BILE sugar market, which hap
pened 10 he New York. Backed By
cash, assuming all the war risk In
vclved IN shipment and ready to pay
whatever prices might be necessary 10
secure sugar. British buyers invated
the American market. Within little
more than week they purchased al
most 100. 900 tong Of raw and refined
sugar. bidding up tho market nearly
three cents It pound IN the process Of
getting II Their buying subsidized
Temporarily only when they found It
impossible 10 secure further prompt
transportation. AS another war meas
ure for SECURING supply Of sugar.
orders wern issued In all the sugar.
growing colonies Of Great Britain for
bidding the sale of sugar except for
imperial use
! AZ the outbreak OF the war tne
visible supply OF sugar aVahaois LOT
the American market was barely suf
/ tcient to last until the ne" crop OF
Amertcsn-srown sugar shoeia be s n
to become aNaliahle IN octopeF. ms
withdrawal OF 100 ooo Ions from TINS
supply created a serious shortage. ana
inquiries received In the New 1ork
market indicating that England would
seek 10 obtain several hundred thous~
and tons more or sugar ana that other
European countries might endeSSoT TO
purchase sugar mere threatened 10
make this shortage much more sefl-
Gus. AS result, american purcaas-
ers IN the sugar market, seeking 10
protect their own tfade. entered INTO
| active competition with the foreign
buyers in the scramble Tor sugar. 10
make the situation more acute, con-
sumers in all parts or ina country
rushed to lay IN supplies TAR in excess
Of their ordinary purchases, thus ac-
Icentuatlng the scarcity.
! The prize for when the buyers oil
Great BF'faln ana America are con
TENDING Is the CupaH sugar crop
England and the lnlted states each
import annually about 2,ooo,9oV long
tons of sugar, Inc CUBAN crop If
about 2,5Fe,10a tons, enough 10 sup
ply one OF these TWO big customers
hut entirely inadequate to meet the
nte's oa poefl- ne ,LTSieo' =, ~ e,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
A DEMONSTRATION
BR|GHT'S DISEASE

A permanent recovery IN critical
case Of Brlshts Disease should be of
general interest. Hers In another;
Nine years a1o " r. St",cnlaue az
sss Fifth Street san Francisco. was
so far down with Brights Disease that
he had commissions nearly every day
for three weeks, and the end I'D not
look far away Ills physician. br.
Kelly. thought there was no hops The
late < l. baldwin. president Of the
Ferry pcuc company was Instrumental
In having Fulton Renal Compound ad-
nninisser-d There Was NOT only re
.overy tut II was permanent for the
patient called. apparently well on
Tehruary n, 1918 and left a specimen
which tested normal as follows. Spe-
sire gravity, le2a. albumeu, none,
sugar, none.
The ability Of Fulton's Renal Com
pound TO reduce albunien IN many cases
~ BTight's Disease Is not matter Of
3plnior but a FACT IN PHYSICS. We
will mail formula FOR albumen test
That Will show the perc sntaee from
week 10 weak. AS the alhuHen Ais~
appears improvements con- monly fol-
t9~s recoveries haNtrg been report ed
In thousands Of cases Formula ana
literature sent on request. John j.
Fulton Co, San Francisco. For Sale
~ all druggis Ask for psmDG-s
Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
SOME PROGRESS IN
RIGHT DIRECTION
.esroR artaN OF NORMAL FJSAN-
craf, SITUATION rs COMING
SLOWLY.
IS SOME CONSOLATION
WHEAT SHIPMENTS IN DAILY IN
ruu.s,xc VOLUME TAKEN As
,xxTAxCr OF Tangible W.
PRovEWGSs.


New YORK. Aug Sc
financial feFle" '''"I' ~" W.
A reNie" ~ We "'N'-' - ..,,.,,as
last week can""' 'M'i W mo a. &.
hn%ett1e1Fnf ~Fe'' w. -.
must ne aa"''te" '",' -,
Gress sas eesh t'a9"' ''F"i,.a, LII,
ton OF afpf"f'fhH'e'N "N -l3 &c
Hone IN fofstF" Ha"f - '.,.~-.,5t,.
toe machlheTF of '"Ns.. '''>
Fnt 80 comn'e'e vas '-'e W ,-,,...,.,
TIRE tremendous ofS -
81 hv IN" clearing mouse '' N',e-
w"rto N LONDON '"'' - -
.s.le. u -.
aN7 -
Fot there ~ Some ''"so'"''y,' 80
ratnFdl SLOW recover i.""
delivered ny the gu" ""> y. -
resn war In the CAIN RHo
Hike manner IN ~h'ch I1F Nsss7s4 "a
being confronted IeTe 7'lN !"
knowledge that AL IN" ehe' "n Wv
government ana our '"""tHS ",''iN -.
ard business mFn are Ps'AR "'i'N'V"
upon the Problems
There was quite a free supply OF
era,r bills last week. but this made
crarttoa1ly- no Impression upon eX
change rates showing plainly that an
enormous demand for exchange exists
here
,... - ,.rrt+sn ,r,a~oxa-
,,~nvn-,oa Wv tho Increased
,-.s - ,vha,, shtpvnenfs Of wheat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
CAR ROBBERS GET
CARN|VAL.S Cash
PRIVATE CAR ENTERED AMI
MANAGERS TRUNK LOOTED
OF 5000.

Staunton. Va. Aug, 23.--Rohbers
entered the private car of the carnival
company about o'clock last night
and made off with a sum said to be in
the neighborhood of two hundred dol
lars. They also took a revolver, so
the manager Of the Otis L. Adams re-
ported to the police. In the loot was
from twelve to fifteen dollars In PEN
MES.
The thieves pried open the door
and broke into the managers trunk,
They scattered the contents about the
place and left without being detected.
An hour or more must have elapsed
between the time of the robbery and
its discovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

ss<natrry i,at,cns haa ratified the
agreement
Erneste r IeFevre; minister of fer
esgr reiatiens. aeciarAs that Just as
seen as all the ether pewers ratify the
convention and begin enforcing II
Panama will de the same; The con-
tract with the Chnausn. Dew Lam.
provides that he must cease the sale
and Importation Of The drug imme-
flatelv upen ratification ef The con-
VentIen,
In the meantime, and In the alb
senee ef any assls. ,nep from the Pan
anna government. The canal authorf-
ties are desnE .helt utmost to keep
the drug cut nf the Canal Zone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
Ont ON ar 900 Pail,

Martinsville. Va. Aus. ss.--Apr iica-
tlon for bail was made today by Ed
Martin before George II Marshall. ball
commissioner, II will he remembered
that about three years ago Martin
shot and killed William Green, and
was indicted Martin escaped from
the State and has been at large, with
reward Of one hundred dollars on
his head until n few weeks ago. when
he was arrested at Lester, w. Va The
hail commissioner gave ball In the
amount 70 $4,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Harrisonhurg. Va. Aug. 2s.--Miss Re
becca Gray. a sister-in law of the late
Major Foxhall A, Daingerfield, died
Thursday at the Daingerfield home,
Kingston Farm. near Lexington. KY
Miss Gray was daughter of the late
Col Algernon Gray. in his day prom
tpspt .Isaident n AaIrlsonAuyg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Pafnter Family Reunten.
Winchester, Va. Aug. 2s.--Ths word
has been passed along among members
of the Painter family in the Virginia
Valley that their annual reunion will
take place this year At the farm Of
Peter Painter, near Stanley. Page coun.
ty. on September >. Those who intend
to be on hand have been reminded tina,
they should bring weil-nIled dinner
baskets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
Pulaski For Improvement.

Pulaski Va. Aug. 23.--At a special
election here yesterday Pulaski voted.
by majority of 1874, for bond issue OF
$50, 900 to be used for seven miles OF
macadam street improvements. In June
the district voted s5S,oo0 for school
buildings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
OFFICER SHOT BY
DRUNKEN NEGRO

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Branchville. Va. Aug. 2S.-Norman
G. Harrell was seriously and perhaps
fatally shot last night while arresting
a drunken negro, Robert Urquhart.
Mr.. Harrell was taken to the hospital
this moEning in Norfolk. The negro
has been arrested and taken to jail at
CORTLAND
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Lynchburg, Aug 23.---Three horses
and three mules, used for draught pur-
poses by the Lone Jack Stone Co, were
killed by bolt Of lightning at Lone
Jack, Campbell county. late yesterday.
They w,eTe valued al. y2QQ. each
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
lyNCHDURG POLICE
RAID RObY'S HOTEL

Especial 20 The Richmond Virginian.)
Lynchburg, Va, Aug 23--The po-
lice late last night raided Rob+s hotel
and locked up the proprietor. L. W
Rohy. on the charge Of maintaining
resort for immoral purposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24
In The Spotlight

Overnight" the farce by Philip
will serve as the regular
opening for the Lucille LANerne
players at NJ. L. Hofheimer's Empire
theater The week with John Bunny
was a sort of overture, or preface.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

The Bijou opens NEXT week with
The Auto Girls' as the premier At
traction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

The complete bill for the Lyric to-
night introduces the Roiandow Broth
ers, Iargay and Snee, the SIX Little
Songshirds," Mack. Albright and Mack
and the Three Ellsons. There are
matinees daily at the Lyric and two
performances every night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Paul Wilstach, who adapted Anatole
Frances That's" Is guilty of another
play, His theme this time runs to-
ward mystery and the underworld
with a detective theme. OF course. 1t
Is called What Happened AT az"
Wilstach has many friends in Rich
mond who trust that he has sue
cessor to within the Laws"
Sylvester Schaffer. who gives a
whole vaudeville entertainment by
himself was once member OF the
famous family OF animal tanners and
trainers. His new act consists OF
singing. playing the violin, perform
ing feats OF strength like Sandow,
performing tricks of artmagic. driving
horses in chariots riding swift hunt
ers and performing all sorts Of feats
OF horsemanship. He is not only an
excellent all-around athlete. but his
shining and violin playing are wonder
full all who have heard him declare
Edward p. Lyons has been asked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Less than per cent OF Ontario's
population over Ave y Unable to read
and write. -~---- - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Six Little Song Birds are the
bright particular stars of the Lyric
bin for the first half OF the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

to Join the Lucille LaVerne company
as house manager.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-24

Edward p Lyons has been asked
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-30
SUPPER CLUB
INVITES GUESTS
First Holiday Dance to Be
Held Tonight Will In
troduce Contestants for
Premier Place Among
Society's Dancers.

AT Murray AndersOn's this evening
the first holiday dance of the Supper
club will take place and number OF
notable events are on tap to add to
the joyousness of the affair. All
members are allowed to bring guests,
and in addition, all members of the
Country club and One Hundred club
are invited to attend this frolic. The
program will include all the new
dances that have become popular
with the various classes under John
Murray Anderson's instruction.
To afford the members and their
friends to demonstrate their ability
a contest will be held TO decide who
are the best dancers and a valuable
prize Will be awarded to the lucky
couple. In addition 10 this there Will
be lucky dances" and demonstIa-
tons of and instruction in the new
dances, as well as exhibition dances
by John Murray Anderson, with
pl prominent society women as partners
Dancing is becoming more popular
every day and it is the aim of the
Supper club TO make this the smart
est affair of the season. Tickets fo1
non members will be one dollar each
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-30
PRESIDENT APPEALS
Continued From Page One)

accepted. There is a confident feeling
in diplomatic quarters that steps will
be taken by other leading nations of
this hemisphere as we'll as by some
European neutrals to point out to
Great Britain their acquiescence in the
American point view.
President Wilson made his appeal to
shippers following a discussion with
the cabinet of the general shipping
situation, ard of the note dispatched
to Great Britain. The stand of the
United States aroused much interest
in official quarters generally. Many
diplomats of European and South Am
erican countries made formal inquiries
at the state department concerning the
note, and We're promised a memoran-
dunn on the subject. Some officials
expressed the opinion that one of the
results of the present agitation might
be the enactment of legislation which
would penaliZe the making of fraudu-
lent or dishonest manifests describing
cargoes In some quarters there is talk
of possible reprisals by the United
States in case the British fleet does
not accord better treatment to Ameri-
can cargoes. one idea advanced in
congressional circles, and discussed in
executive quarters to some extent was
the possible enforcement of an en-
barge against shipment to the allies of
products which the United States con-
sidered legitimate articles of trade, but
which the British fleet prevented from
reaching Germany or Austria. In cir
ever, the belief was confidently ex-
pressed that none of these measures
would be necessary as Great Britain,