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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
Sees o Possible World
Empire if Two Hundred Mill
ion MOsIems Rally About
Prophets Green Flag.

was founded by one Mahomet in the carly
part of the eighteenth century and swept
through the countries like wildhre. At the
present time, although no longer political
power, its principle is still force in Islam
The most modern development is comprised
in the Babi sect, founded in Persia by Mira
Ali Mahomet as late as l843. Alter the
founders sscrihcal death, in 1880, Beha-Ullah
(the GLORY of GodO became leader, and in
compliment to him the movement is some
times called Behaism. Bella Ullah died in
1902. and Abbas Effendi now is head of the
Babi sect. This sect is making nnumerable
converts, even here in your United States"
It's pure and progressive doctrines are con-
tanned in an Arabic treatise, Began" written
by the martyred Mira Ali Mahomet.
ISLAM WATTS FOR A MESSIAH AND HATES
CHRISTIANS MEANWHILE.
All these sects, however hostile to each other
are united by two strong bonds-their common
hope of Messiah "Al Mahdi," who will usher in
Moslem millennium, and their common hatred of
their Christian oppressors, English, Russian and
French. Sooner or later Europe, in the first in
stance, England in Egypt, and France in Algeria,
Tunis and Morocco, will have to face the bursting
of this storm" 1t is the dream of Holy War
Pan-Is lamism.
The political history of Islam is bound up in
the history of Arabia and Turkey. Mahomets
religion by intimately uniting number of small
nations that up to its advent had held apart in
mutual suspicion, hatred and jealousy made pos
sibe that brilliant chapter of the worlds history
in which the Saracen, victorious, swept over the
world founding empires in three quarters of the
lzation, science and poetry over the dense obscur-
ity Of our Middle Ages. The fall of the Caphate
of Bsgdad in 1885, the overthrow of Moorish do
miniOn in Europe in the last decade of the If
teenth century, and, finally, the Turkish conquest
Of Egypt in 1917 terminated the splendors of
Arabia Felix-its peoples, unable to subordinate
Individually to unity, once again becoming hope
lessy embroiled in dissension, confusion and
anarchy
The ruling Islam nation at present is the Turk
ish. This is aggressive, vigorous, warlike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
JUST ONE CHANCE THAT THE SICK MAN"
MAY SURVIVE.

However, some friends of the Turkish Empire
claim that this settlement" will eventually prove
a blessing to Turkey. 1t is true that she has lost
almost all her European possessions, has ceased
to be European power But the unfolding of
this pretenson had cost her terrific sacrifices, had
paralyzed of her best energies. Now, free
from troublesome letters, comprised within nat
ural geographical and racial boundaries, it is
claimed that the Turkish Empire will be able
to consolidate, reorganize its different parts,
strengthen the vast totterng edfce of its gov
eminent and become more a progressive,
sound vigorous world power.
Even the most optimistic, however, agree that
the task will be extremely difficult Dr. Huber
puts his hopes upon the Young Turks. lie ex-
plains that it is small wonder the Arab hates the
Osmanli, knowing him only through the extort-
ing tax collectors and corrupt officials of the old
regime. lie points out that the Arab, not being
acquainted even with external discipline, much
less with self-discipline, is absolutely incapa-
bic of governing himself. And he insists that
Arabia's future lies with Turkey-a regenerated,
rejuvenated Turkey.
According to DR.. Huber, the political programme
of the Young Turks offers the only solution for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

-F YOU were asked suddenly on this Sun
day morning where the Cars shoes are
made, would you wager anything valu-
able on the chance that the pedal adorn-
ments of the Little White Father, ranging
from his pumps TO his trench-waders, are not
made in Petrograd. the capital OF that vast
country famed for its leather?
AS you believe polar bears to be part and
parcel of the North Pole, and lions to be lords
of the African jungle, so do you have right
10 expect that the Cars shoes are made by
one Petroffsky Shoemakerovitch-in-C hiefsky
of all the Russias
You have another guessky coming.
Think, little one.
You can find polar bears and lions as neigh
bors in American zoos.
You can find the Cars shoes rubbing toes
with Caseys-provided Casey has arrived at
the point where he can pay Gar prizes-in
little shop in a city that expects before long
to make New York its favorite suburb.
Listen, or, rather look!
Give it up3 Hold tight then.
The Cars Footery Factory-the typewriter
NAV balk at the last minute, but here goes
is in-NEWARK, N. J.
And this is only one of the things Newark
has accomplished since it was settled, $50
years ago.
Newark "a well known citizen of that town
is doing the talking) has never had the fame
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
The Hostile Sects of MahOmetans
Have Two Bondss Hatred 0fthe
Allied Nations and Hope Of
a Messiah, "Al RGahdi.

that in the natural course OF events Germany
would ultimately become the only true friend OF
the Ottoman Empire-for the nations who want
to see Turkey crushed and helpless at their feet
of necessity must desire also a weak and hum
bled Germany.
Concerning her enemies we read in "Eyysm'
published by Edhem Ruhi in Philipoppos, Bull
garia Quoted by the "Osmanische LloydD, under
the heading "Englands Crimes Against Turkey"
the following: They (the English wished to
ruin Islam, they might be able 10 keep 1t
under their protection like an obedient hunting
dog This was their intention. To this end they
prepared innumerabe bloody traps for Turkey
and Islam. No work of history will be able ex-
haustively to represent these malicious attacks.
If there exists of whom the Mosem
thinks with adherence by day and by night it is
the Englishman."
To end, wish to quote from a letter written BY
zone Egyptian in the Name of All Egyptians" to
Lord Cromer, May 2, 1906, and published by him
in his annual report (19O6, page 35) Lord Cromer
at the time was Viceroy of Egypt, and the letter
illumines with startling clearness Egypts attitude
toward England-an attitude inherent in the Mos
lens religious fervor, and therefore as valid now
as then. That year difficulties had arisen in Egypt
and hostilites were likely to break out any day
between England and Turkey. Relative TO this
threatening danger, the letter explains to the pop
uar Lord Cromer: 81 address you the Reformer
of Egypt, for under this name you known be-
tween the oceans and the desert. . He must be
blind who cannot what England has done for
Egypt . . You will say, Be grateful ye men
of Egypt, and bless them who have done you good
And indeed, many of US are grateful. But CRATE
fulness lives the surface of the heart, and be-
meath lies a deep well. AS long there Is peace
in the land the spirit of Islam sleepeth.
But now there is question of war between Eng
land and Abdul Hamid Khan. II that be true, q
change is certain, for every Moslem will
hear but the call of his faith. As men, we DO not
love the sons of Osman, but as Mosem
they brothers. The Calf holds the holy
cities and noble relics in his possession. May tbs
Calf be as unfortunate Bajazid, as cruel as
Murad or crazy Ibrahim, he is the shadow OF
God, and every Moslem must rise at his call
for the call of the Calf is the call of the faith'
and in it We hear the voice of the Prophet"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

DHOSE Of us who are willing to devote
a little study to Islam are surprised
Il and seized by the beauty and dignity
OF this much sandered religion. Islam
is built I'D on a foundation OF the Jewish and
Christian faiths. 1t includes Abraham MOSES
and "tbe gentle Christ among its seven
prophets. 1t is a religion that truly pene-
trates its peoples hearts, identifying itself
with education. science and progress. 1t in
sists on the pureness Of Divine Unity, on each
souls direct responsibility to the power 1t
calls Allah-but otherwise concerns itself less
with the abstract than with practical precepts
for a sound clean and beautiful lite; prayer
almsgiving, fast, pilgrimage. OF course, IN
this as in all creeds, there is found much su-
perstition and childish detail. These must be
overlooked by all of us-Jews, Christians, or
Moslems-for only he is spared them who has
the courage to approach his God free from all
dogma and rule, following his own personal
impulses. Islam's holiness of ideals and
breadth of tolerance have been slandered, as
only narrowminded fanaticism and political
rivalry know how 10 Islander.
THE DIVISION OF ISLAM INTO MANY
SECTS.
Islam did not escape the Christian Churchs
fate Of being divided into many sects. Shortly
after Mahomets death, 632 A. d., the sect
of the Shiites (adherents Of Aid separated it
self from the orthodox believers the Sunnites,
and this division still exists, the two denoml-
nations hating each other with bitter hatred.
The Sunntes, numbering some l45,0Oo,00o
souls (the Shiites consist of only about 15,OOO,
0oo), are subdivided into four different schools.
The adherents of Abu Hanifa are to be found
in Turkey. Central Asia and Northern India;
of Ash Shaha, in Southern India and Egypt;
!. OF Malik, in Morocco and Barbary; and of
y Ahmed ibn- Hanbal in Eastern Arabia and
Y parts OF Africa. From this latter school sprang
the Wahhabtes, TO be compared TO our Prot
estants, their object being the reform OF Islam
to its original purity and simplicity. This sect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

". at the eleventh hour with unbelievable vitality,
the mangled bleeding body rallies all its strength
and, defyng the vultures that had Toasted upon
it. engages in a titanic struggle for regeneration
independence and peace!
Whether or not the Young Turks will succeed
their courage and idealism deserve the admiration
of the world.
1t is rather difficult to obtain reliable first
hand information concerning present day condi-
tions in the remnants of the Turkish Empire.
The August number Of "Das Grossere Deutsch-
land" a weekly OF German "word and colonial
politics" brings an authoritative article "Tur-
key and the Arab Question" by Dr. Engelbert
Huber, which paints gloomy picture.
DR.. Huber begins by reminding his readers that
the Turkish Empire is not united whole, but
conglomeration of individual, hostile states. The
idea Of Turkey as their mutual fatherand is not
to be found among these states. The Syrian is
Syrian, the Arab Arab, the Armenian Armenian,
and they all hate another and curse the Os-
manli (Turk), their ruler Each Of these little
nations strives for independence No one of them
seems to realize that, standing alone, it must
speedily fall prey TO one or the other of the
large European powers that have proceeded TO di-
vide the Orient among them. Several of these
Questions" of autonomy were settled rather VIC
lently in the last Balkan war, resulting in the in
creased power of Russia, the only of the great
Asiatic and European nations which has not few
hundred years Of intellectual world leadership to
look back upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
A POSSIBLE WORLD EMPIRE UNDER THE
FLAG OF THE PROPHET.
SO far DR.. Huber.

80 Tar Dr. HuOcr
Since his article was written the great war has
broken out, and lately Turkey has been drawn
into the blaze. Turkey, just attempting its re-
generation, will now have to go through this
fiery ordeal. 1t is life or death struggle, and
she fully realizes it. She may emerge victorious
and reborn or die fighting for her ideals. And
she asserts that she prefers the latter to being
slowly and ingoriously finished by stealthy enc
mics. Turkeys hope, doubt, lies in the unit
ing power of Islam. If this power once again
proves itself strong enough to wipe out personal
differences and individual ambitions chances are
that out of this a reunited Moslem world en-
rire may arise. We must not forget in our COM
putations that when the Sultan raised the
Prophets green fag-"the mystic cypress in the
garden of vctory'-200,00 900 souls in Asia and
Africa became subtly and deeply agitated for
they felt the force of that which to most of us is
dearer than life, that for which again and again
men and women gladly have thrown every happi-
ness to the winds-their religion-or, to express
myself in more modern terms, their own indi-
vidual brand Of civilization, government, ideas
and ideals.
1t is of the greatest interest to read Turkish
papers and articles, for only by going to these
original sources can we become able to put our
selves in Turkeys position and overlook the sit
uation from her standpoint. We frequently find
her comparing herself to the Germany of 1913
which, disunited and dismembered, yet succeeded
IN hghting VIGOROUSLY against heavy odds. Her
friendship for Germany, her new ally Is as sincere
as only mutual interests can make it. Relative
TO 1t she goes back far as 1871 quoting All
racha' VINO prophesied after the battle of Sedan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

the troubles Of Turkey and Arabia This pro-
grammo includes cultural and economic improve
ments among its chief factors. 1t includes the
creation of order in the administration, soundness
IN the finances and progress in the economic and
political life Of the country. And it will not fail
ultimately to convince the better part Of the
population that Turkey desires their advantage
and success Then, united by the powerful ties
of a common religion and common dynastic ideals
this torn and mutilated empire once more will
become happy, strong and respected Turkey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05

preparation Of plans for many new
structures being erected by the COM
DIEy at lopc~cil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
YOUNG BRIDE MISSING;
STORY OF DEATH IS HOAX
Police Are Asked to Find Woman
Who Recently Wed Nelson
County Farmer.
MYSTERIOUS LETTER RECEIVED
Signed Louise White" II Tells Iius-
band Wife Is Dead and Has Had
Decent Burial, and Advises Not to
Bother Any More About Her.
Especial to The Tines-Dispatch.


CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. December
4.-Chief of Police Cameron has re-
ceived letter from r. \. FARLEY of
t'abcrs. Nelson County. asking that he
use his efforts in locating his daurh-
ter Mrs. Luther Vest. who has been
missing since early in November
The daughter. Miss Mary Lee Farley,
left her home on November D. coming
direct TO Charlottesville. where she
married Luther Vest u young Nelson
County farmer. The young couple
spent the night in the city. the groom
returning the following morning to
his Nelson home and the bride going to
a local boarding -house. Three days
later the young bride wrote her nus
band for 50, saying She desired TO join
him. The amount was duly forwarded
but since that date Mr.. Vest has had
no word from his young wife and all
trace Of her has been lost
ON November II Mr.. Vest received a
letter from Il woman who signed her
name as Louise White" The CORE
spondent stated that Mrs Vest had
died after a brief illness and that she
had taken the body to her country
home and given +, a decent burial She
added that it was not necessary to send
I
penses, since She had willingly footed
the bill In postscript Louise
White told Mr.. Vest not TO bother him
self any more about his wife
Ills suspicion aroused. MIR Farley.
father of the young girl. came to
charlottesville on November 10 and
solicited the aid OF tho police in locat-
ing his daughter. No such death
certificate had been signed by any
physician iii this city, and it is certain
that the Louise White" story was a
hoax Tn. police made an active
search for the woman, but no trace of
her could be found in this city. \ few
days after the father had returned TO
his home, the police learned that Mrs
Vest had been seen at the Main street
Station of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. 1t is believed that she icr,
on weStbouud train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05

East Main street; George H. Ensman
Ccntralia; T.. J. Moselcy. First National
Bank: Mrs X. $. Simpson. 203S Park
Avenue; H. T.. pcrduc. 4oc East Cary
street; d. G. Watkins, 3l4 West Grace
street Lucille Miller. 32OG Taylor
Street; Mrs Annie williamson 900 East
Grace Street; II. s. C;lravati. 3ll East
Leigh street Anna Cupland. Biz West
gram Avenue; j. Ernest Turner. 2lO0
Rogers street: Mrs. II. 4. Carrall Viz
rinia Apartments: Miss Bette Gellnan,
2l2 West Broad street: Mrs. T.. \. Bar
Der :221 Monument Avenue, Mrs. NJ. w.
Pcyscr. 3O2 Nofth Twelfth street: Mrs.
Ida W. Ashby. 1925 West Main street,
Virginia Kent, i03 Allen Avenue; Mrs.
s T.. WcitZcl. 3l2 South Third street;
l.. Stanley, S2l North Th.rty-thrd
street: Elizabeth NJ. Russell. 3cS East
Franklin street: WGncda Hutchinson,
2S22 East Franklin street: Mrs. Irenc
Clark. Louisiana Street: Herbert
Hutcherson. @S22 East Franklin street
y. X. Sncrrin. 2oG Broadway Bank
Building. Mrs. r. g. Albert, 1904 Grove
Avenue.
Miller and Rhoads was awarded tho
'irst prize for the best window display
.. H. Berry 6: Co. the second and the
lowell Hardware Company. third.
This week the committee Will sclcc:
the ten prize winners among school
children who submit the best ESSAYS on
"fhe Modern Use OF Electricity"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
SMITH TO SEEK RELIEF
FOR AMERICAN COMMERCE
Wants Foreign Relations Committee
to Investigate Blockade of
Neutral Ports.
PREPARES EXTENDED SPEECH
Will Introduce Resolution Asking
That Legislation Necessary to stop
interference With Our Trade &c
Recommended to Senate.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. !

WASHINGTON. December I-Senator
!okc Smith. of Georgia. to-day an
''"ihced that IN Monday he will intro
dnce in the senate Il resolution direct
ne the Foreign Relations Committee
40 investigate the blockade by the
Iiied fleets Of neutral ports ana their
interference with American commerce.
The resolution will direct tho For
eign Relations Committee to inquire
law OF the blockade and to recommend
= ~. OF the blockad- and to recommend
20 the Senate such legislation as may
hc necessary to obtain relief
Senator Smith has prepared an ex
ended speech on the subject lie will
ASK mat tie resolution lie on the tabl.
Il re" days fer discussion. At the first
opportunity, probably on "Wednesday Of
',eNt week. he will address the SEN
~.
II is probab that a resolution will
"!so be introduced early in the session
-aliing upon the State Department for
al the correspondence relative to the
admission to American registry of the
ships Of the American Transatlantic
company that have been seized by
Great Britain ana requesting the For
eisn Relations Committee to report
ipon the legality OF the seizures.
Information to the State Department
mat Great Britain has not actually
.2Guisitioucd the steamships docking
ana CicEcsc" but is merely transferring
nc latter from one Jurisdiction To an
2, "a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
FANORs ELEVENTH STREET SITE

officials of the Chamber OF Commerce
and others were notified yesterday
that Secretary of the Treasury William
G. McAdoo viii be in Richmond On
Deccmbc II to make personal invest
CATION into the pOst-ot!Icc question and
TO hear the various interests on the
tcsirabiity OF the several locations
which have been suggested.
II will be remembered that the last:
Congress appropriated $4,000 for the
purchase OF the property at Eleventh
and Main Streets. just east OF tho post
office building. : committee OF citizens
protested against the purchase OF this
site. and officers OF the POST ONCE De
partment decided against IL. Tn.
Chamber OF Commerce. however made
a determined night to have the Eleventh
street property bought, ANA has taken
an option on In" property at $4,000
The citizens committee suggested
that the site at Eighth ana Main or at
seventh and Main would he suitable
and both were examined. Postmaster
Hay I. Thornton has expressed prefer
"uce for one OF these sites rather than
The Eleventh street location. Depart,
meut officials are sa!u TO favor cree
ton OF warehouses; near the railroad
stations
Secretary McAdoo. it IS said. viii
come here with open mind. and. aftcr
hearing arguments OF opposing sides,
Will himself settle the question and
determine upon "a site, He viii be
TONED here by Assistant Secretary
BYRON W. Newton. who is in immediate
charge % tho division or public
buildings
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
THORNTON ISSUES
WARNING AS TO MAIL
.'rc Must Br Taken to Give Correct
street Addresses Ia Insure Prompt
DcliNcrN During Christmns Rush.

With number OF extra carriers to
axe care OF the increased amount OF
mail during the Christmas HOLIDAYS
men who know the houses of few peo-
ple on their routcs-rosimaster Thorn
tea is anticipating much trouble In the
distribution OF improperly addressed
mail. The old carriers arc familiar
w,th the street addresses of almost
""erybody TO whom they arc in the
habit Of distributing letters in their
daily rounds and experience little diGi-
'ulty in leaving mail in the RICH,
places.
Postmaster Thornton says many
ndvrs of mail have gotten in tho
habit OF writing tho street only. with
"It giving tho house number. depend
.rg upon tho carrier TO know where
inc aidrcssec lives. Especially is this
true. he says, OF mail sent to recently
annexed portions OF the city. to which
he old names still cling-such as Bar
i,n heights or ,;intcr Park. II this
nail - to hc distributed during the
Christmas holidays by men to whom
these sections are strange. Mr.. Thorn
ton says there Will T.. no end If trouble.
md"iiv"rcd mail, he says. will be piled
mountains high and 20 avoid this state
Of AFFAIRS he requests that scndcrs Of
mail give both the street and the house
number.
70 facilitate delivery OF parcel-post
packages. Nj. Thornton advises that
they bc mailed either at the main Of
sc or at regular station. y heavy
run OF packages, II. says. may not be
delivered AS quickly from the sub
stations. and mailing them there may
CMNsc MnncCessAIN dclaN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
Law E>n,ninrr. Ia Meet.

The state Hoard OF Law Examiners
VIII mec, December I, aud 10 in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
Br,nnr. Condition improved.

Charles Is. Bryant, a wellknowm
local architect. who has Been i'll for
the past two weeks with pneumonia. is
reported to be much improved. Mr..
bryant has been in iIopeweil for some
time.
Although II local man, M; Bryant
has been connected with til" rou pont
Powder Company FOR several months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05

through the agricultural sections to-
morrow. The first institute viii be
held ut Walters Tomorrow ;uornine at
$3.50 o'clock, and another in the after
noon ut Scdlcy. Other stops during the
week will be At Sebr"il. jarrDtt. Al
bcrta kcnbrdgc. Victoria. Nehcrrin.
phcniN. Brookncal. AltUVista and
lluddlcston TWO Institutes will be
h"hl each dav. All OF tie meeting =
viii be held in the passenger coaches
vi the train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-05
Cured His RUPTURE:

waa badly ruptured while lifting q trunk
several years ago. Doctors said my only hope
of cure was an operation. Trusscs did me
no good. Finally ! got hold OF something
that quickly and completely cured me. Years
have passed and tho rupture has never re-
turned. although an, doing hard work ~
a carpenter. There wnR no operation. no
lost timS no trpnble | have nothing to sell
hut will give fun Information about how you
may fnd a complete cure without operation,
~ you write to me. Eugene VI. Pullcn, Car
pointer, 62l-B Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan n.
y, j. Better cut out this notice and show
II to eny othors who AFRO ruptured--you may
save life or at loast stop tho misery Of
rupture and the worry and danger Of an
operation.