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The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
The Lobbyist Resumes.

The voice of the lobby is heard in Washington
and will be for the next six months 1t may not
be an insidious lobby but it is persistent one,
demanding this and that for the salvation of the
country. No session of Congress in recent years
has been confronted with momentous problems,
fully recognized by the President, the leaders of
both parties in Congress and the press of the
country. The. consensus of opinion expressed
in the newspapers of all political persuasions ap-
pears toibe that there must be Strengthening of
all our national defenses, in order that we may
maintain Our neutrality with absolute independence
of all parties to the great world This neces-
sity brings another measure of legislation to Sc
cure the necessary revenues to meet the present
deficit and that which must be created by the ap-
propriation of many additional millions for the
army and navy.
The lobbyists not, however, concerned with
these great questions They represent special in
terests and crying for special legislation which
would further embarfass the government. Pre-
paredness in the way of armament and revenues
concerns the people; the special interests concern
the lobbyists Several thousand bills have already
been introduced and thousands more will follow
They represent all sorts of alleged reforms and
new schemes of government activity. No doubt
many people behind the lobbyists, paying the
salaries. Otherwise should not have the pleas
winter. They are no doubt worthy of their hire,
and they may all be upright men and women but
IL they represented any considerable part of the
American people their presence in Washington
would be unnecessary. 1t is the lack of general
interest in these agitatons which accounts for the
nresence of the lobbyists to make it appear to
Congress that they are important and represent
majority sentiment. -.
Ono group of the lobbyists asks for new appro-
priations and new taxes; another group protests
against more taxes; another group demands an
extension of privilege to large part Of the popu-
lation; another demands restrictions and prohibi-
tons on the people. They have. as Mark Twain
said, arguments in abundance, but if they all rep
resented the demands Of public sentiment these
arguments would have been made effectively in the
as States and ass Congressional Districts and SEN
ators and Representatives would know at first
hand that these things were demanded. It is the
art of the lobbyist to create an impression that
he represents the sentiment of the whole coun-
try, and while it is not complimentary to the
average Senator or Representative to assume that
he may be impressed by these artists We must
recognize the truth of P. T. Barnum's remark
that the public likes to be humbugged.
Prohibition in the District Of Columbia is one
of the most artistic and pretentious proposals Of
these hnmbuss Of the lobby. It represents an
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

That France will concede the return of the
Germans taken from the Carolina and Coamo is
most probable. But undoubtedly she will contest
the sweeping claim which the State Department
apparently makes that even military persons" can
not be removed from neutral vessel when bound
from one neutral port to another. If that doctrine
were to be upheld Britain could not prevent the
two or three hundred thousand German and Aus
TRAN reservists in this country from sailing to
Stockholm in American ship and thence making
their way across to Germany as the occasion Of
fered We do not believe that international law
will be found to uphold that extreme contention.
In the present case, however, the captured Ger
mans appear to have been nonmilitary and bound
for a neutral port peaceful avocation. But you
can never tell. A German engaged upon peace
full avocation nowadays is almost rara avis.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
The Herald's Amy and Navy Department
Latest and Most COMPLETE News Service and Published Washington

KS and Ks and r.IIshss.ss. II Is Contemplated
sending thoss vessas TO Pnncola for winter
maneuveA
II the Ii. L.. LIS and La JON the flotilla
this winter 1t is contemplated having them Join
the boats at Pensacola for training The Ozark
will be assigned tender for these vessels
The McDonough and Wcrden will remain At
the navy yard, Charleston. 9. c.. until the target
practice q the Gotila, which will be held either
at New London Pensacola
ORDERS TO OFFICERS.
Lieut.. Commander ". n. Reynolds. to Virginia.
Lieut.. J. ". Oyan. to Bureau Of Ordnance. Navy
Department
Lieut. c. Z Wood. TO Hannibal
Lieut.. John Grady. to Command Culspa-
Lieut. R. s. Crenshaw, to aid and division radio
officer. Second Division. Atlantic Fleet
Asut- John Rodgers. to Columbia.
Lieut. Cunior sradsl II. R. BcSusch, to H3
Lieut. Cunior graded R p. P. Meclewsd, to
Burrows.
Lieut. Junior Eadel L c. Carey. to Benham-
Lieut.. ttunior Grade, J. H. Holt. to Pauldtns
December u. 1915
Lieut. Junior uades F. c. Sherman. to com
mand H.
Lieut. Junior s,ds E J. Foy to aid on staff.
Atlantic Fleet.
Passed Assistant Surgeon H. R. Hermesch. TO
Naval Academy.
A. A. d. Surgeon P. G. White. to solace
Paymaster J. r. Hatch. to feet supply officer
Auxiliary Division. Atlantic Fleet
FaymaSter T. ". Leutze. to Melville
Pasesd Assistant NJ h. karker. to navy yard,
New Yoet.
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ARMY ORDERS.

Col. Georsc H. Morgan. cavalry. will proceed 70
a. Paul. and enter upon the duties OF ehia oil
,,sH Of the Thirteenth Militia Division
Leave for three months is granted Capt Jonn D.
". COMFY sixth Field Artillery.
Leave Tor five days is granted Capt Edgar hfde
nour. Sixteenth Infantry.
J.sve for one month. with PERMISSION 10 nSt
china and Japan. Is granted Mai. Albert g. Jenkins.
Coast Artillery Corps
Leave for three months is granted fu0 Lieut.
Houee y Munro Twelfth Cavalry
First LIEUT. Harry Q. Fletcher. Medical Reserve
CcrnS \. ordered to active duty In the service
Of The United States account OF an existing
-nerrrney. and will prosed to fprt Oslethorle.
Ga. and report in person TO the Commanding
officer Of that ,ost for duty.
can't Arthur a. Davis. Medical Cons. is re-
Bry,d from Temporary duty at Fort Mcdowell.
Cal and viii return at to his proper station.
Can't Charles E. MeBrayer. Medical Corps. Is
r.lieycd frum duty at the Pacific Branch. United
s,,,.s Disciplinary Barracks. and viii proceed to
R,,boa Heiehts Canal Zone. and report TO the
eoyerror * the Psnsms canal for duty.
cant. George r Perkins. Coast ,Arttllssy Cops.
Ia detailed Is q member Of the Examining board
a Fort Sinne,d Scott. Cal. vice CAPT. Frank T.
H,nes- Coast Artillery Corps. hsr-@ relieved
pfrt Lieut. Harrison ". Stuchsy. Medical Re
.,.,s Corps, IL dstailed a. . member Of the ex'
.m;nins bosrds ct Fort Winfield Sort. Cal. ses
Mai. willard r. TRULY. Medical Corp. hsrs6,
srlievsd.
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| o., 5000 c,..ra,r~ hanL .v>rv.
~ S.nr,..
Snsre ~no~n. ~nose no.es sy re
W. -. . s% e ~. III ~ -
~ "o'u We -
Keep e~cnAhses 'o"h snaos'
Such an agency or adjustment and con.
troll the bask OF the United States nso
proved itseif 10 De.
II had not only served its purpose as Q
nscsl agent OF the government 10 the sat
isfaction OF the treasury. out NAG also
stsedied ana facilitated every iesiumste
business transaction ana fid tne money
market OF Its worst DANGERS.
But many OF the men TO whom General
Jackson was accustomed 10 listen De-
teved. or affected to beiieVe. that II had
done much more: that Its power was used
to serve q party and TO Keep men VINO
were no friends OF the people or OF popu-
lar rights in position to manage and
corrupt the whole politics Of the nation.
They reasoned out OF experience.
The state banks were everywhere no.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
Jacksen's Friends and The Bank.
REbsed by special arrangement ui President fhsoSgk
The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

their votes Tor General jackson and the
new regime; that loans were refused and
collections insisted on In q way which
was offensive to the partisans Of the Al.
ministration: and that money was used
In the elections against them.
They were particularly indignant that
Mr.. Jeremiah Mason. an incorrigible
Federalist. had been made president OF
the branch bank At Portsmouth. In New
Hampshire, and had shown himself dis.
inclined, as they had expected. to afford
friends Of General Jackson any unusual
indulgence or accommodation In matters
/ Of business.
convictions in such matters as no argu-
ment upon the merits could fix them.
Here was a very tangible example Of
what he had been led to suspect The
story came straight from friends whom
he trusted.-from Mr.. Levi Woodbury.
and Mr.. Isaac HILL the two men who
had been chiefly instrumental. he had
reason to believe. IN winning New Hamp-
shire over from the Federalist to the
Jackson interest
Mr.. Hill was editor of the New Hamp-
shire Patriot and had an editors inside
view Of the politics he had had so large
share in shaping. He was also one
Of tho officers OF q bank at Concord
which was operated under a chartsP
y
knowledge OF what the branches OF the
Bank Of the United States could do to
dominate credit and control exchanged
Mr.. Woodbury. had been chosen . sen.
ator Of the United States In JS5. and
had from the first been received into
the Intimate counseis Of the nev Press
dent
Mr.. Hill had left his bank and his pa
per in New Hampshire to put himself
at the service of the Administration in
Washington. and had become. a. every
body knew. q member Of the Kitchen
Cabinet"
When such men told him Of the in
fuencs Of the Bank in New Hampshirs.
the President could but believe them.
Mr. Kendall brought him the Same re-
port Of its influence in Kentucky. II
had undoubtedly. he said. spent money
there to secure the success OF Mr.. Clay
and the defeat of General jackson.
ToD0Prow-JacksoD Bank Veto,
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
Morning Smiles.

Hokus-Why do those two girls hate
you so?
Pokus-I once told them they looked
alike.-Judge.
Herbert. You weren't listening to wha,
} said"
.Er-what makes you think that, darl.
ing?"
II asked YOU il you could let me have
a hundred dollars. and you smiled and
said. Yes. dearest Life
Katherine-As long as you say you I'M
derstand the language of the flowers.
what does this bunch of American Beauty
roses say?
Kidder-That a fool and his money are
soon parted.-Brooklyn Citizen.
PROFESSIONALISM are the properties of
heat?
Stewed-The chief property Is that IL
causes bodies to expand. while cold
causes them to contract.
Professor-EXcellent. Give an example.
stewed-In summer. when II is hot, the
day is long: in winter. when it is cold,
the day Is short.-Lehigh Burr.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

rhe spanish Ambassador and ums.
Riano> were the guests Of honor At DIN.
ner given last evening by the secretary
Of stats and Mrs. Lansing. The other
guests Included the Ambassador OF chile
and Nine. suares. the Minister Of sweden
mark, Mr.. Brun: Senator and MS.
Hitchcock. the Attorney General. M.
Gregory: Representative and Mrs. Flood,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Peters, Mr.. WILDER J. Carr, MI.
ana Mrs Charles b. Warren. Of DStrott:
Miss Lansing, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee.
TIL. Secretary Of War and Mrs. Gar
rison entertained at dinner last even
ing, having as their guests tbs japan.
csc Ambassador and viscountsss Chinda.
Gen. and Mrs. Hugh L. Scott, Gen. ana
Mrs. Bliss. Gen. Crowder. Mrs. Joseph
Kuhn. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harlow
Mr.. and Mira John Hewson and ASSIST
and Attorney General and Mrs. warren
The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
me were the guests In whose honor
Jjdye and Mrs. Sidney Ballou entertained
n, dinner last evening. The other guests
w.re Representative and Mrs. James X
Mann Col. and Mrs. Winslow. Comrnan-
der and Mrs. Hussey. Princess David
Kswananakoa. Mrs Louise Collier VIII
cox, Judge Wilder, Of Honolulu. ana Capt
Knapp.
Mr. and Mrs. Wharton z. Lester enter
tanned at a tea yesterday afternoon AZ
their residence In Massachusetts avenue
10 present their daughter. Miss Ruth Les
ter The house was deliberately decorat-
ed with American Beauty roses against
a BACKGROUND Of palms, ferns and SOUTH
ern smilax.
The debutante. who received with her
mother, wore . dainty frock OF ciotn OF
silver over white satin. with oouns nn
draperies Of tulia. There was deep
girdle Of silver and trimmings OF silver
embroideyy. She carried a sheaf OF
pink roses and lilies Of the valley. Mrs.
Lsster was gowned In gray tulle. over
silver, combined with silver lace.
Mr.. Victor Kaufman and Mrs Jo-
seph Kuhn, presided at the tea table,
Mrs Hsmpson Gary served punch ana
Miss Lester was assisted by mum
Der of young girls. among them MISS
Beatrice Dulin. Miss Teresa Granda
Pezet. Miss Margaret Douglas. MISS
Grace Overnan. Miss Margaret Read.
Mis-. Mary Graham, Miss Lillian Hen
drick. Miss Catherine Burdett. Miss Jean
uette Cowan, Miss Laurie Smith and Miss
Marie Sims.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson were
hosts at an informal dinner party yes
terday evening.
Mr., Gel,n. wife Of Lieut.. Commander
George Z. Gelm. gave an informal bridge
party Yesterday afternoon at her resi-
depce in wyoming avenue.
Mrs George Barnett entertained at
luncheon Yesterday in honor OF MIS-
Charlemaene Tower. who is her guest
The other guests were Mrs John W.
weeks. Mrs Mark Bristol. Mrs John A.
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NAVAL ORDERS.
MOVEMENTS or vEssHa

Hector, sailsd fos Hampsoa RoaAs. psesnb3 II;
Jupiter. sailed for Guantznamo. Dscsnb9 u;
Louissns. sailsd fss Hsnpton Roads. Doomhne
IA: Minpe.ota, arrived Philadelphia. Deeembsr II;
Morris, arrived New York Yard. Dscspbsr II:
Nanshsn, sailed for San Diego Decsmbsf "A; Nov
Orieans, sailed for Acapulco. December 10: oart.
sailed for New Yosk Decsmbsr u; Pesry. arrived
Tobsd Bay, Decembsr Il; Prairie. arrived Philadel-
phia. December n: Saturn. arrived ropohbampo.
beorubes IL; Stewart. arrived robad Bay. Do
osmb,r IL; vesu,ius arrived New York Yard. Do
ssmh8 IL
MOTIFS.
m ouhmarins Flotlla. Atlantic F1sst. win not
ouer1fs With the Atlantic Fsst during ths psioA.
yasnasy 9 b April %.
10 aosunssts Of the Submarine F5otilla VII b
. Ss1lews:
M Puitoa d detailed . station ship At the
submartns bass, New London. Coun.
ne TonepsA vin rsmsin u Tie subnarins bsss.
Hsv L1abn.
ne b, . ssd @ bossa. upoa ounpaetioa q ~
- On sppgues tn NsW London - . hass.
.Upin - Gulstisn & S1oaiD ~ - FL "a
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
The Nays co,di6o..

Secretary Daniels annual report relates
largely to his plans for navy upbuilding. and is
SO far familiar to the public. Otherwise there
will be found in it various matters Of instructive
interest for those who are swallowing the Colo
nePs ridiculous charge "of such frightful mis-
handling of the navy as that which caused it to
deteriorate probably 50 per cent in efficiency
during 1913 and 1914" As one example the Sec
Rotary shows that desertions from . larger force
were last year 400 fewer than in the year before
and o63 fewer than in the year before that
New York World. ~
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

The resignation of Sir John French will be no
more easy for the know-alls to explain than was
the retirement of the Grand Duke Nicholas. The
simplest explanation is that Sir John is feeling the
tremendous strain he has undergone during the
last fifteen months and can safely trust the COM
mand of the British forces to younger man.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

According to German reports there are 1000 900
tons of cereals in Bulgaria available for German
and Austrian use. That, assuming the grain to be
all available for human food is one pound per day
per head of the population of the central empires
for about seventeen days. The war is going to
last longer than that
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

asitstioa by professional and weiispaid lobbyists
who come from cities Of less than one-third the
population of Washington. which refuse to have
prohibition. without disturbing the serenity Of The
professional prohibition lobbyists who profess to
believe that the moral fiber of the nation depends
on having Congress lesisiate the District Of
Columbia, dry.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

Capts Won Papen and Boyd are not only to
be allowed to return home but will not even be
required to undertake not to fight. Dead attaches
are like dead donkeys. There may be such things
but YOU never see them.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

We wouldn't miss weekly laugh with Pei
ham Greville Wodehouse for the world, but the
Saturday Evening Post should break it to him
gently that the Rose of Sharon is not really rose
and does not cover porches.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

The Republican get-together meeting a
huge success, and the Republican National Com
mittec will now address the customary "get-sepa-
rated invitations to the wealthy supporters of the
party. = ~. r.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

President Wilson has appointed veterina,
surgeon to be head of the Geodetic Survey. Can
the Democratic mule be feeling symptoms-of i'm
pending dissolution already?
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

The new Christmas game is called Find the
German bonbr' 1t is said to be both easy and
exciting.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

Greece has agreed to provide the towel and
spongcs and not to kick any of the contending
parties while they are the ground
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

Listen to the hams, all trying.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16

MILITANT. =
To be Warrior indeed
Go out and fight some human need;
Give battle to the hosts of i'll
With courage and a right good will.
If so be you must fight, put on
Your Armor for bout anon
With Squalor, and the Sordid Course
That taints the Life-Stream at its source.
Be valiant in the face of Wrong;
Let Truth become your battle-song.
Nor think of laurels green, or price,
Upon the Field of Sacrifice.
from such as these Jehovah calls
The roster of His Generals.
Copyright. $751;
The Washington herald., 1915-12-16
A Line o. Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of an original poem. Written AA1ly
for The Washington HeralA
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CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
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Mrs. Claude n. Bennett will not be Mt
nome today or the following Thursday,
OF this month. but will resume her
thursdays at home after January 1.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-15
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 LONDON, Nov 1.-The Serbians are ciIlinG back from mountain range to mountain range before the advance Of the Austro- German forces, whose official reports enumerate the cap ture of 2 thousand or more prisoners daily. few guns and quantities Of stores. The Serbians are fighting continuously, however and are in flicting considerable losses on their pursueTs.
 Along the eastern front the Serb- ians appear 10 be holding their own against the Bulgarians. and are making a stand on the western bank of the MOrava river. So stubborn has been their resistance the Bull garIans have had to call for assist ance from the Austro German artil- leTy in their effort to drive the de- lenders out of Katchanik Pass Thus far they have been unsuccessful
 The British and French troops. which are receiving endorsements. are meeting with some success, and besides repulsing the Bulgarian at tacls. have undertaken small offen- siVe movements with good results The Austro- Germans and BuIgarians. however, made such progress from the beginning of the campaign that It will now take serious work to check them.
 For the moment, the political situa- ton is Sraver than the military. The central powers have again protested to Greece against the landing of al- lied troops at Saloniki. King Con stantine is reported to have replied that as Saloniki is an open port. there has been no infrin cement of Greek rights in the landing, and thal Greece will remain neutral until one of the belliGerents has transgressed against those rights
 Italy has now joined her allies by q warship to Saloniki. which on Friday bOmbarded the railway station at Dedeaghatch, Bulgaria.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-15
EXPLODE MINES BUT
 GAIN NO GROUND
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PARIS. Nov. 14.-The repulse Of n German attempt to gain ground by the explosion of a mine chamber in the region of Prise, west of Peronne, and the bombardment of the railroad sta tion at Chaulnes comprised the activi- ties of the French forces on the west ern front, according to q report in this afternoons statement from the war of ficc. The text of the statement fol- lows:
 The enemy exploded a mine cham Der in the region of Prise. west of Pe- rome. and attempted to occupy the excavation. He was repulsed after a lively struggle. We delivered an ef- fective fire upon the railroad station of Chaulnes. Upon the rest of the frort the night passed without iI,ci- dent.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-15
DiSIoyal to President.

C,uICAGO Nov 14-Ceorge BufNllt
 ,,. discbareed from his position as assistant postmaster at Ill 'I''' I'll q suburb. on November l. "N Postmaster A. \. kloepfer' "no ,vrote Rurkitt a note giving as reason. your disloyalty to the preSl- dent and the very unsaus1aclor! sery.ice which you have been render irq as evidenced by the dement's which have from time to tune pee'i i,,,,,osed uDon you. and numerous other acts of which you are Iaily aware"
 MT. Burkitt. in making public to- s, tho letters exchanged between ,-:..,-o1f and the postmaster, and with Assistant Postmaster General Roper said that there had been no ue- ,,e,.its against him. lie said tae:e t,d been, two conversations in the noetoffice at Winnetka about the presidents bethrothal.
 Rurtitt said that on both instances he made the remarks casually anu meant no disrespect to the president The letter of Assistant Postmaster General Roper, refusing to reopen the case yas given out by Burkitt as follows:
 With reference to your letter oi fine sixth instant relative to your removal from the position o1 assist ant uostrnaster in the postofflce at vyinnetka, Illinois, and stating that won had never been furnished with a conv of the charges preferred against YOU. you are informed that letter from the postma ster dated octoper % 1915 calling upon you to submit a written statement quoting the exact language used by you concern ing the presidents engagement, and your reply of the same date const- tute a compliance with the provi- sions of section 29. postal laws and regulations.
 ''The papers in your case were very carefully reviewed before final action was taken. Favorable con sideration. therefore, cannot he given your request that the matter be made the subject of a special investi- gation by a postoffice inspector.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-15
Assistant Postmaster Win netka. H.. Says President Should Wait Year Before Remarrying, and Is Then Rcmo"ed
IS CHARGED
 WITH DISLOYALTY
His Chief Also Calls Atten- ton to Demerits Against Him and Department Civil Service Laws Have Been Complied With
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WASHINGTON Nov. IA state ment was issued at the White House tonight, saying that action of Post master A. VI. Kloepfer at Winnetka, III. in removing his assistant from office because he criticized Presi- dent Wilson's engagement to be mar ried. was taken without the author ity or knowledge of the president.
 Published reports brought the incl dent ta the attention of White House officials today; at the same tune II was learned that the dismissed as sistant postmaster. George Burhlt'' had vainlv appealed 10 the postoffice department to overrule HIS super i"'
 Postmaster KIoepfer according To published correspondence, called upoI Burl<itt to explain remark cfeul'eo to him that the president 'shouid wait at least year before re-marrE- ing
 R1lrj,itt admitted making the state ment. but denied being guilty of any disrespect Then the postmaster, charging him with disloyalty' ana ,.a1ling attention to demerits placed a,ainst his record for unsatisfactory service" asked for his resignation.
 Tn appealing to the postoffice de- nartnent. Burkitt protested that hls removal had been irregular; that lio formal charges had been filed aSalnSt him and that he had been given no a,,nortunitv to reply Daniel C. ponar third assistant postmaster general. is said to have replied that The civil service laws had been fuily complied with.