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The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Too Soon for Elimination.

Eiihu Root is not candidate for the Presi-
depcy. and neither is Charles E. Hughes; for they
themselves have said it. Theodore Roosevelt says
nothing. Once in the flush of victory, he. prom
std the American people that under no eircurn-
stances would he again seek the office, and
then he threw his hat into the ring and there was
IA lot Of strained explanation about third cup
of coffee" that was no explanation at all of a
broken pledge. With the exception of Theodore
Roosevelt no man stands pledged to the people
not to seek the Presidency, much less pledged to
refuse the nomination if it is offered to him by
the national convention "A majority of the States
will hold preferential primaries and a large
Der of delegates will be sent to Chicago next June
bound TO vote for certain men, but in the end the
Republican national convention as body will
name the party candidate the whom it
regards as the most available and. the rank and
file will hope, the man who can command the
largest number of votes the country 1t is
inconeeivabe that the convention will be prohibit
ed from naming the man of its choice by the cer-
tain knowledge in advance that he would decline
the nomination. Where is the American who
would decline to stand the representative Of his
;party's principles in competition with the prin-
ciplcs represented by the candidate of opposing
party for the greatest trust and honor that his
countrymen have to bestow?N That he is to be
found in the person of Mr.. Root or Mr. Hughes
who will believe,
Certainly it appears that altogether too much
importance is being attached to alleged and indi-
rect information that either the man who was
great Secretary of State and great Senator or
the man who is making solid a reputation as
Justice of the United States Supreme Court as he
made governor of the Empire State is out of the
Presidential contest. No, doubt the other candi-
dates would like to think so. but they are not
themselves Both these men are fac
tors in the contest. They arc not seeking prefer
ment; they arc even dscouraging support in the
primaries; yet If the national convention when in
session next year. should deem it wise and cxpedi-
cnt to select either Of these distinguished states
men to be the leader and representative of the
Republican party, there need be little apprehension
that he would fail to respond to the call Ticket
making at this distance from the convention is
hazardous and improbable.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
4 Perilous PrOspcct.

Editor of The WASHINGTON HcraId: }
have not yet seen Gen. Weavers report.
which was summarized in The Herald.
and do not know what remedy he sug-
gests for the lack of men to man our
coast defenses- BY parity of reasoning
In other quarters. all he would have to
do would be to double the number OF
forts and guns. We are told over and
over that our war vessels have no
adequate supply Of ammunition-that ir
would be used up in an action of an hour
or so. We are urged. therefore. to build
twenty dreadnouchts and a corresponding z
number of cruisus. destroyers. etc, and
live happily ever afterwards.
But Gen. Weaver tells us that our
coast defenses arc A menace to us. as
they could be easily captured and the
guns turned against us. That Is one OF
the consequences of preparedness which
has apparently been overlooked. II We
had twice as many forts and guns, We
should be in twice as great danger. So
too with a navy doubled or Guadrapled.
especially il there was no ammunition.
would not our danger be proportionately
increased? All the enemy would need
To do would he to capture our vessels.
supply them with ammunition and turn
them against our coast dcfenses foolishly
manned and equipped.
III. F. WARNER.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
The King!

] have scant prospect for: kings
Crowns, scepters, or other out-worn things,
Which belong the 'scfap-heap Of the past
And onto that scrap-hesp. are falling fast
But democrat may and soldier can
Salute king cv'ryT inch man. ..'
Who stood by his people III word and deed
In day os despair and -in- hour of need
Who fought with his fellows where shrapnel fell
In field and trench Of the flame-swept hell;
Who dared with his brothers soldiers death
Where gun-mouths belchcd their steel laden
breath;
In noblest defeat mankind Ger incw;
Who played wars game in a regal role,
And lost a kingdom. but crowned lis Soul.
Ay this is the MAN who mas won tie day
Uncover all to the K1NG-at-bay!
So who will join in d toast with me
To honor and courage and loyalty,
To kingly earned right to royalty.
What all. The world? Well l knew it would,
For the world-hcart beats, the worid-heart
should.
For ncbIe duty FULL nobly done
and is glad and proud of its royal son.
Then here is a health that VIC all may drink
Friend, foe, neutral, l,-and glasses clini,
Till earth with the loving sound shall ring
Vivc ALBERT OF BELGIUM, MAN AND
W. E. P. FRENCH, Captain, U. S. Army.
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was one of the few on the Oscar II whom we
cannot spare and he left probably because he
found himself the only spaeifst in the party and
realized that he was in wrong The expedition
never had a chance to accomplish anything. and
when it sailed Mr.. Ford and Mr.. Bryan were. .ap-
parently the only persons in the world who didn't
know it Even Mr.. Ford is wise now. 1t cannot
be said, however. that the voyage was wholly
without achievement Think of those on board and
how long it will take them to get back if the $z7o.-
600 is handled with discretion. Mucn depends on
the custodian of that check. We hope he will
make it go long way.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Athletes Immune from Colds.

Colds can be easily prevented il
care is taken to avoid those things
which lower the resistance of the
body and IL one pays special attention
to building up the resistance of the
body. How important this is may be
seen in the fact that athletes in train
ing seldom, IL ever. contract colds.
How. then, are We to know that a
cold is impending? First of all. in
most cases there is a feeling of chill
illness and slight feverishness. The
head also feels stuffy and full: the
mucous Innings of the nose and throat
feel dry and parched. due to conges-
tion at these points. Frequently there
is a feeling of languor. and an "ach-
ing of the bones. especially at the
joints. Headache is also often present
and lack of appetite. Bad breath and
coated tongue are almost invaria bly,
present. The victim is usually consti-
pated.
The "nipping" process consists, first
Of all. in getting the blood away from
the head and chest into the lower ex-
tremities. The best means to this end
is a hot foot bath-as hot as can be
borne. A bucket of any kind will
serve the purpose: especially good is
a bucket that will allow the water to
reach as near the knees as possible.
Take particular pains to see that the
room in which this treatment is given
is warm and free from draughts.-A.
W. Nelson. NJ. d.. in Good Health.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Horse-Meat For New York.

the New York Board of Health assumes the very
weighty obligation of supervising the places in
which the products thus obtained are to be sold
and served 1t is probable that under various
posed of in this country for several years past.
The horse is eaten to some extent in most parts
of Europe, and since 1866 in France there has
Ssneon howeveE tbere oi bss be.n ouned ms
most stringent regulation, and it is criminal
offense to offer the meat without proper labels.
Except sentimentally and financially, no harm
can result from eating horse meat It IS cheaper,
OF course than other meats, and this fact in add-
ton to the prejudice against it, is certain to lead
to the evil of substitution if the authorities are
adapted to use in sausages and soups, now that L
may be had lawfully, is likely to figure in disguise
on many bills of fare which oleomargarine has
long masqueraded as pure creamery butter.-New
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

ton In an effort to get through before
the labor crisis grows acute.
Now. what is to be the result! When
the war ends we can expect little relief.
So many men will have been killed and
mangled that the lighting nations VIII
need every subject for the work of re-
habilitation. Besides. wages there will
be high, every form Of industry active.
and opportunity offering on every hand.
The only inducement to wriggle through
the embargo will be the extortionate
taxes.
This situation will continue for years.
Deprived Of this source of supply we can
not turn to Africa or South America
Mexico has killed of her surplus popu-
lation. Canada does not furnish indus
trial labor. The white American-born
who Ia 30 poor as to be a common laborer
Is too poor to be of use. Prejudice has
made the negro unavailable. The only
recourse is the Chinese coolie. His COM
ing was suggested back in 1872 when in
dustrial labor began to 20 to a premium
and production was curtailed because men
could not be secured. The Chinese coolie
Is a good worker and cheap. There ID
a strong prejudice against him but there
Is also, In certain quarters, q strong
prejudice against paying "a a day for
common labor. 1t all depends on which
Is the stronger. the labor unions or the
millionaires.-Chambe Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
AddltioaaI army and navy news
will he found on page 9, society
section.

tional Guard should take the place as
signed to the Continental army in the
army legislation program.
1t is argued by the National Guard
officers that IL the country Is TO con-
tinue to depend upon the volunteer sys-
tenn for troops 1t must pay those who
assume the military burdens of the ma
ton. With a universal or equal mill
tary service policy the militia pay bill.
they state. would be unnecessary Pay
for the militia and other troops is only
one OF the necessary evils of a volun-
teer system.
In this connection II can be said that
the National Guard as a whole favors
compulsory military training. II this
issue ever comes squarely before the
country the National Guard can be de-
pended upon to support almost any sys-
TEN Of compulsory training. They realize
that this is the only real solution of
the question of national defense. This
Is one question upon which men in the
National Guard and in the regular serv-
Ice are agreed. There is a feeling In the
National Guard that IL can be made a
dependable force II It has sufficient sup
port from the federal government and
II is insisted that a law can be framed
which will make the enlistment terms
of the National Guard binding
There are a great many army officers
who believe that there Is only one way
OF settling the question as to what can
be developed from the National Guard
and that Is by the Passage OF the pay
bill. In this connection it is believed
that the term of field service or encamp-
ments should be extended and that all
members of the National Guard who re-
ceiVe pay should be required to attend
encampments. The term of enlistment
should be made so as to give the Fed
eral government the necessary control
over the National Guard. and it should
be tested in the courts, so as to remove
all doubt upon this question
But the Democratic leaders in the
House are not so much concerned as to
the details of the legislation as they are
in the problem of furnishing the neces-
sary funds for the increased army and
navy appropria tions. During the holiday
recess several conferences have been
held without satisfactory results. As
far as can be learned. Congress will
meet after the holiday vacation without
any definite plan for increasing the rev.
enues OF the government to point
where there will be sufficient funds for
substantial Increase in the strength of
the army and navy. The continuation
VI ''o "oi tdA Will Oilly tdhe care OF tne
present expenses of the government and
the Democratic leaders have no definite
program for additional taxes
The administration leaders who are
convinced that the country is in earnest
in demanding more adequate national
defense are far from being in a cheerful
state of mind. When the President re-
turns from Hot Springs it Is understood
that he will take up the matter with the
Congressional leaders and attempt to
reach an agreement upon some definite
scheme of raising revenue.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
An Incomprehensible Discussion.

Discussion of the last note of the United States
to Austria Hungary on the subject of the sinking
of the Ancona has taken incomprehcnsiblc
turn. Not only arc there many in this country
who discover in it mder tone than that adopted
in the preceding communication, but from Vienna
comes the news that it is pleasing to the Austro-
Hungarian government, that amicable adjust
ment is regarded as probable and that an early re-
ply may be expected. Surely this is all idle specu-
lation Unless it be assumed that this government
intends to negotiate. to discuss techncalities con-
struction of sentences and Interpretation of words
and phrases, and with this purpose in view de-
lberatey put Joker in the last note, it is inl-
possible to take any other view of the situation
than that it is little tense nearer the point
where there must be complete relaxation or a
break.
In the first note we denounced the crime of the
Ancona in language clumsily scathing. and bluntly
made demands with the plain implication that COM
pliance with them the price of continued
friendly relations. In response Austria Hungary
raised other issues, all of which were pronounced
irrelevant in the second Washington note which
added that we were thoroughly satisfied with the
evidence upon which we acted. The demands were
reiterated with unrelaxed frmness and equal
directness, though in sentences more polished and
diplomatic. The door of negotiation was closed The
language clear there could be no possibility
Of misunderstanding 1t was concern for the
friendly relations between the two countries that
prompted our demands and sincerely hoped a
similar concern on the part of tria-Hungary
would prompt her compliance. II there was anv
meaning to the note given to the public by the
State Department that meaning was that unless
Austria Hungary complied with the demands
twice stated in exact terms those friendly relations
would be terminated There appeared no possi-
bility of twisting and straining the language into
meaning something else, would any serious
minded American imagine for moment that his
government would engage with another nation.
with which it is in controversy, in the childish
them together again.
Then why should study of the note give pleas
ure. in Vienna and why should more "hopeful"
view of the situation be taken in this country
whatever hopeful" may mean in this connection.
Austria-Hungary has simply been pinned down a
little harder, the possibility of negotiation and
evasion has been removed and she has been called
upon to answer yes She must agree to dis
avow the sinking of the Ancona, punish the naval
officer responsible for the deed and paw an in
demnity to the families of the murdered Americans
or forfeit friendship. That is the stand this
government has taken and from it there is no re-
treat with honor We are waiting to hear from
Vienna ,..-
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Mr.. Ford Has Had ENOUGH.

Give Henry Ford the credit that is his due He
knows enough from too much He has fled from
the ark he chartered and the specimens he took
on board at New York and is on his way back to
the good old United States. He is neither piker
nor gutter, because he left check for $a7oooo
with some one at Copenhagen to finance the ex-
pedition the rest of the way, and Henry Ford is
sick, SO sick he had to have doctor for the first
time in his life. He odght to be given a rousing
welcome when he. lands, for after all he
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Miss Mabel Boardman has charged the British
government with preventing all Red Cross supplies
from going from America to the central empires
and charactcrizes this as the most inhuman act
of the war" The British have not established a
record for inhumanity in the present war and few
will doubt the circumstantia statement of the Brit
ish Embassy denying the charges made by Miss
Boardman and stating that only rubber goods,
which are absolute contraband, have been held I'D
by Great Britain and that it agreed to let even
these through if the American Red Cross would
undertake that they would be used only for hos
ptal purposes-whieh it was unable to do. But
the serious question remains to whether Miss
Mabel Boardman is not jeopardizing the great use
funess of the institution of which she is the head
and which though technically private is interna-
tional in scope The British government would
perhaps be technically justified in demanding her
removal the price of recognition of the Amer-
can Red Cross in any sphere of operation under
its control =
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

Calling attention to the fact that Presiden,
Roosevelt on May 81, 1902, reduced the enlisted
strength of the United States army 1850 men
Secretary Garrison says: Standing in ave. as
do, of Mr.. Roosevelt, and being fearful of his
wrath, it is with hesitation that l point out to
him that this administration has not only re-
Trained from following of his policies, but
has, on the contrary, repudiated it, But what
did a commander-in-chicf of the army and navy,
who private citizen. has the Secretary OF
War scared, want with more men,
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

One OF the things that cause thoughtful Ameri-
to pause before accepting kultur at the value
placed upon it by its Teuton exponents is the we'll
established disposition of the German officer to
steal Soldiers in the ranks are expected to be
somewhat free in the matter of helping themselves
TO what is not theirs and the Tcuton is no excep-
ton to the rule But there is, venture to say,
no other army in Europe whose officers would rob
prisoners Of their orercoats. But it seems true
generally that the prime exponents of frghtfuness
not the German people but the German gentle
men"
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
ONE DELIVERY ON NEW YEARS
Postonice Stamp and Registry Win.
dows Open All Day.

There will be only one delivery OF mail
on New Years Day, according to an,
nouncement yesterday by Postmaster
Chance. Stamp and registry windows
will be open throughout the day. but the
money order divisions will be closed.
Following is the collection schedule
for the day: Main office. business dis
trict. lois a. m. 4:3o and II p. m; main
office. residence district. $50 a. m. 4:SG
and 1880 p. m: station \. I:3O a. m..
and 1880 p. M: station F. S:Sn a. M.
and 10 p. m: station ii. 80 a. M.
p. M; Brookland station. $50 a. m.
and p. m: Chevy Chase branch, SO
a. m. and p. M: Takoma Park station,
a. m. and p. m.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD.

So much of joy is there in Christmas cheer
That rightly used there's quite enough in store
To last us thro' the whole span of the year
Until newborn Yule shall bring us more
The proper use? Aye that's what we must find.
For me. from past adventures, I've no doubt
'Tis sharing it at all times with my kind,
And spreading its rare joyousness about.
Copyright issJ
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Puzzled by Warning to Republican

Editor of the Washington Herald: One
is sure to find in every issue Of youl
| valuable paper something at once inter.
estinG and amusing. read in The
! Herald an editorial entitled "A Warn.
ing" wonder IL II is to be taker
seriously. or is only bit Of fun.
don't quite understand what some OF the
expressions mean. The writer. it seems
| does not approve of "Republicanism OF
certain type" Unless somebody sees
! TO it that this particular type Is forbid
den to take part in shaping the policy
Of the party. we are told that there
won't be a Republican administration in
1917
The "Warning'' bristles with scare talk
People when they are frightened like to
know what II Is that they are afraid Of
The editorial says that the old-line Re-
publicans are essentially an Eastern
product" I wonder what Julius Kahn
would say to that. And are burdened ''
it continues. with rather less than the
average understanding. I haven't had
time yet to consider the significance OF
this statement. curiously enough l had
never before noticed that such is the
fact.
Further we read: In the West men
like Taft and Root and even Burton and
Weeks are thought to represent precise
ly the same brand OF Republicanism that
Barnes and Penrose do. There is no
objection to them personally but a strong
dislike OF political ideals they are sup
posed to represent
The words type" brand" ideals
present a sort of puzzle to my mind
since / am of the East and so fall be-
low the average understanding
Really. I would like to know what these
supposed political ideals arc: also.
whether they actually exist or are only
supposed to exist I have read very
carefully what the editorial proceeds to
disclose as regards these political
ideals" but I cannot make head or tail
Of what is offered the reader Do give
us a little more light
The warning says: THE East thinks
in terms Of capital" Pardon me. I don t
catch the idea. The West thinks the
in some definite way. and Of right" Here
l am again thrown into confusion Would
the editor have it understood that Beve-
ridge. la Toilette and Cummings aim to
legislate in behalf Of ''the small man.
while Gallinger. Cannon and Weeks do
not? Go TO- that sort Of talk smac acks
Of the demagogue
But why endeavor to analyze the terms
Of this warning" 1t reads like a very
sOlcII1n HOUCc 10 the ItcpupilCdH
that the Progressives, though dw!ndling
in numbers and as an organization al
most gone out of sight. must take charge
OF the Republican party. write the plat
form and name the candidate. l am at
a loss to conjecture how. from the trend
Of recent elections, It can be proved that
the West are 80 terribly down on the
standpatters. Kansas seems to prefer
Charles Curtis to Bristow-out perhaps
that State isn't far enough West to Illus
trate the editors meaning.
Permit me to repeat that I find myself
bereft Of an intelligent comprehension of
what this means. Free from the taint
of standpat Republicanism" does not con-
vey to my mind any other idea than that
no man should be renominated who sup
ported Taft In 1872. Is this what the
Warming means? Won't the editor kind
ly let us hear from him again?
F. w n
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Champion of Mary P1ckford.

Editor of The WASHINGTON Herald:
Just few words regarding an article
We read In your Forum last Saturday.
and signed. A Friend" There surely
must be some mistake. II should have
been signed an enemy; for the writer
OF that article was undoubtedly an
enemy to the personification OF dramatic
art as presented daily by our esteemed
motion play favorite. little Mary Pick
ford.
The idea of this so-called Friend
claiming that dear little Mary is un-
graceful. and that her sweet face lacks
expression. when there are at least sir
million people who think differently.
Prejudice. spite. jealousy, what a hor-
rible combination OF qualities tc possess
and what menace to good digestions,
We are Of the opinion that this so-callcd
Friend" has previously blundered Just
because he. or she. does not conside-
Mary's daily life Of any interest, will
not preclude the possibility that perhaps
there are six million others who think
differently
Our "Friend?" has evidently failed to
read those immortalflines of Wesley ].
Jones. a newly discovered poet. in which
he so aptly portrays Americas leading
photoplayer:
Oh. say did you see Little Mary?
AS she danced on the sands like a fairy
Well. Lord. bless my soul.
We could swallow her whole
Like the Pussy Cat did the Canary.
TOM, DICK AND HARRY.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

A well-known physician of my acquaintance
takes great interest in children AS his specially
is obstetrics. he has plenty of opportunities for
observing children at an early age. He says that.
even at birth, there is noticeable difference be-
tween them. Each child has individuality.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-26

New Yorke1s paid S2,5soooo for Christmas tur-
keys, and just to be exclusive invested in little
horse and ostrich the side.