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The Irish standard., 1915-02-27

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A USEFUL APOLOGY,

The word "hyphenated American"
was invented purely as term of deri-
sion. Just as the Hogans down in Bos-
ton, few weeks ago, applied to the
court to have their names changed
to Romans. so have some milk and
water Americans proclaimed their
pure Americanism to point where
it seems necessary that they should
be called upon to defend the very
emphatic statement that they are
Americans and not "hyphenated
Americans" We have seen peo-
pie who shyly acknowledge that
they were Catholics, who, when asked
If they were Roman Catholics, would
answer they were brought up as Cath
olics, or that their parents were Cath
olics. The German is not ashamed of
being called German-American; the
Scandinavian is not ashamed to be
called Scandinavian-Ame Meth
er Is the 1rishman, who is truly honest
and sincere at heart and devoted. to
the faith and tradition of his Mother
land, ashamed of being called an Irish
American. The hyphenated American
knows the ideals and the culture of
the land of his birth, whatever that
land may be. A term used in derision
and coined for that purpose is neither
argumentative or conclusive. The
word "hyphenated" was coined for the
purpose Of speaking in derision for the
8Irishman, who never forgot the Emer-
aid Isle, its sufferings and it's hopes.
It was coined for the purpose of de.
riding him out of the use of the term,
e sort of mild epithet unworthy of the
source from which it sprung. 1t is
born Of prejudice and used as jeer
which has found its meaning suspected
and which has aroused just resent
siment. It is intended for the Irishmen,
because they are particularly patriotic
md because the liberty of patriotism,
3encompassed both the land of liberty
jand the land Of destiny. because high
md holy ideals to which he was de.
Syoted fourished to such an extent in
the soil Of America that jealous eyes
looked with envy upon those who SO
alf.tlnently reflected them. For these
reasons the word "hyphenated Ameri-
ean" was coined. The motive behind
was evil and the desire was to ac-
ccmplish by derision and embarass.
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
SALTWATER.

Mrs. Augusta Gatzke died Wednes-
day morning, Feb. II, at the residence
of Mrs. Ludwig Henke of Oak Park.
She was "a years of age and is sur
vived by one daughter. The funeral
was held Saturday morning, Feb. 20,
with services at st. Mary's Catholic
church.
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
QUEENSTOWN HAReoR.


Steamship Co. announced that they
would discontinue Queenstown as a
port, adding, by way of explanation,
that Queenstown harbor was not safe
for such ocean liners as the Maure-
tania and the Lusitania, which recent
ly achieved SO much notoriety when
the captain ordered the Union Jack
down from the mast and the American
flag to be run up instead, in order to
protect the ship when crossing the
Atlantic. The government conducted
an interesting farce in the interest of
the steamship company to determine
whether or not Queenstown harbor
was safe. Evidence was presented by
harbor engineers and four different
expert witnesses interested in Queens
town harb0r, whose evidence was con-
elusive, that Queenstown harbor was
safer than many of the harbors on the
shores of England and Scotland. The
crux of the question is this, Queens
town is a fourishing city on the Irish
coast. To continue its prosperity it
would be detrimental to the shipping
interests of Liverpool, and. were
Queenstown abandoned, as port of
entry, Irish commerce would be forced
to cross to Liverpool for embarkation
to foreign countries, especially Ameri-
ca. British interests required the clos.
ing of the port of Queenstown. Any
person who has ever travelled across
the Atlantic and called at Queenstown
harbOr knows it to be one of the safest
and finest in the world. The grandeur
and beauty of it's setting and the natu-
raj protection from storms make it an
absolute safe port of entry. But it is
of interest to England to cut off Ire
land from the rest of the world. How
to do this was easy to determine
abandon Ireland's finest harbor and an
nOunce that no ships will call at
Queenstown. The engineers of
Queenstown harbor, who were to have
testified before the commission were
prevented from doing so. Thus was
delivered deadly blow to Irish ship
pers. All this was done about year
ago. But, since that time, the harbor
has grown safe enough, the waters
deep enough, the channels clear
enough, and the trade brisk enough to
warrant the big ocean liners to enter.
How and why? All because England
needs Queenstown now. They need a
haven of protection from the German
submarines. One of the important in.
stances in connection with the testi-
mony was brought forth that the Lusi-
tania ran on to the harbor rocks in the
channel. But the Lusltania now con-
siders that it is perfectly saft to be in
Queenstown harbor. All this the Irish
owe to the submarines of the German
nation. They have driven the big ships
into the Irish ports where they lie
at anchor in perfect safety. When
venturing out they raise the stars and
stripes England has been guilty of
foul and most harmful falsehood in
connection with the Queenstown har-
Dor. No retractions have been made,
no explanations given, all we know Is
that Queenstown harbor is now consid-
cred perfectly safe and that fact be.
lies the statements made by those who
upheld the governments contention in
an attempt to destroy the usefulness of
one of the finest harbors in the world
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27

glad to learn from same you
are quite happy in your new sphere OF
life. It's very happy for you to be fal
from this dear little Isle of ours as its
present state is appalling. All farmers
living near the Irish sea and all around
are under notice to drive their cattle
inland towards Killarney and burn
their hay-barns-your own people in.
cluded. But no man will abide by this
order, all will strongly oppose it. And
railways are under IL hours notice to
explode their engines. We have no
idea of what's going on abroad. Bust
ness here is ruined.
l suppose you have heard all about
the new war tax. Tea Sd. in lb., stout
Id. in pit, sugar 2sd. in st., and all 9TH
er things equally so. The town is sup
posed to be in darkness at o'clock
every night. And every business house
be closed. / shall let you know If they
are going to enforce this act on the
farmers. Let us hope not as Ireland
was long enough a victim to their bru.
talities-and not be leaving their little
houses roofless a second time.
You tell me "Tipperary" Is the topic
over there. It's at times in the air
around here. The reason why it's sung
Is: The Munster Frs.-when they
landed in France sang it going through
Amiens. There is parody on the
song here:
It's a wrong thing to fight for Eng.
land, ~
It's wrong thing to do,
It's the right thing to prove to Ire.
land
That you are staunch and true!
But it's treason to sing this in pub.
lie!
I would send some papers. But all
the information is curbed at headquar-
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
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The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
WAR HERO VETERAN OF MOUNT.
ED POLICE.

WINNIPEG, Feb. 23.-Lance Corpor-
al Michael O'Leary, First Battalion,
irish Guards, who has been awarded
the Victoria Cross, is veteran men,
Der of the Royal Northwest Mounted
Police. He went to the war as re-
servist last August.
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27

G. S. Dougherty has been appointed
postmaster at Mortified, this state.
Popular and capable, the choice for
the position could not have fallen
on more worthy shoulders. Mr..
Dougherty, in his boyhood days, re-
sided in st. Croix county, Wis.
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
AS IT'S DONE IN IRELAND.

When one is suspected of having
opinions and being guilty of expressing
them against Ireland's part in the
present war and the enlistment of
young Irishmen in the English army
he is, according to the English press
and whatever pro-English sentiment
there is in Ireland, Germany spy. If
he declares that the volunteers are for
Ireland alone, he is a pro-German.
With German bride money in his poe
ket and traitor to the government.
Many patriotic societies and organiza-
lions have, within the past few years,
fostered such spirit of Irish nation
alism that attempts at recruiting are
not successful. Until the government
suppressed Irish national papers,
few months ago, the men and women
of Ireland were fast learning that it
was England's war and Ireland's op-
portunity. Irish papers were sup
pressed for two reasons, first, because
they bitterly opposed recruiting, and
second, because the government re-
fused to publish the list of the Irish
dead upon the fields of battle. This
was brought about shortly after the
battle of Marne, last September, when
one of the most shameful occurrences
that was ever recorded on the field of
battle was participated in by the Eng
fish armies. An Irish regiment, the
Munster Fusiliers, were put in front of
the English battle line and abandoned
to their fate to protect the retreating
English army. The attack on the Fus-
iliers amounted to a slaughter. Irish
papers brought this to the attention of
the Irish people and the papers were
promptly and vigorously suppressed.
This followed closely upon the slaugh-
ter in the streets of Dublin last July,
when the Kings Own Scottish Border
ers murdered the defenseless women
and children. The German blockade
has a serious meaning for the Irish
people. Ireland is an agricultural
country, an exporter of foodstuffs. It
requires no prophet to predict that the
next movement of the government will
be to seize foodstuffs in Ireland to
maintain the English across the chan
mel. Thousands of Belgians are being
quartered in Ireland, as we'll as Ger
man prisoners, while, at the same time,
the government is trying to brighten
the unhappy people into a condition
which will paralyze every industry in
the country. AS an example of the
way that Britain is inflicting itself up
on Ireland at the present time, a letter
recently appeared in the Fatherland
which will give ample evidence of the
manner in which, through fear and
coertion, the Irish people are made to
believe that an enemy is at the gates
The letter is as follows:
England in Mysteries.
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
ACTIVITIES OF NoN-cATHoLlcs
AMONG IMMIGRANTS.
Work of ProseIytization Carried on by
Protestants.

Wanted. Patriotic Volunteers to
give Americas Language and Amer
ica's Ideals to New Americans" Thus
runs the heading of leaflet which is
being distributed blythe Council of
Women for Home Missions, located at
600 Lexington Ave. New York City,
urging Protestant people to assist the
Council in it's work for the newly ar
rived immigrants. Eat the present
rate of immigration" the leafet states,
this generation will see the coming
to our shores Of 4O,OOO,OOO of people
four-f1fths of them unable to speak or
to understand our language, and four
fifths of these having come from coun-
tries in which the Bible, the source of
our national ideals, is not an open
book. The solution of our problem of
assimilation requires common speech
and common ideals. A young Hun
garian after his third lesson in one Of
our classes announces proudly, TO
day l speak my Boss. He understand
If we can speak together and think to-
gether we can act together. Will you
help to make this possible?"
Wanted" runs on the leaflet, Child
Welfare Workers-To teach parents
the language which their children
learn in school. Four-fifths of the
children in Juvenile Courts are chill
dren of the foreign-born. Ambitious
to be known as Americans, rejecting
the authority of parents who do not
understand the new language and the
new ways, they become a law unto
themselves outside of the fifteen to
twenty-four hours of the week during
which they may be in school. "A
bright boy in my school is going
wrong, said a public school teacher,
If his mother and I could work to-
gether we might save him. But she
knows no English, know no Polish.
If only some one would teach English
to that father and mother Will you
render that service If you cannot en-.
list for this work will you provide a
substitute, either personally, or in CO.
operation with others?"
Then method Of procedure is sug-
gested. A book is advertised for a
nominal sum, EARLY Stories and
Songs for New Students of English,
with instructions included as to how
to teach foreigners. Every story in
the Book is Bible story-2O from the
Old Testament, 81 from the New
Testament-giving at the same time
the words needed first in using Amer
ica's language and the ideals needed
most in Americas life."
Nor is this mere isolated example
OF the Jealous work of nom Catholic
agencies in this field. For years the
Young Mems Christian Association
mas been active in the education of
the Immigrant, as can be learned from
the report of DR.. Peter Roberts, secre.
tary OF the Industrial Department Of
the International Committee, to the
National Conference of Charities and
Corrections in 1909. Leaflets of the
7. NJ. G. A. on this subject will also
testify to its untiring efforts in this
work. In recent pamphlet issued by
The international committee, urging
college men to devote themselves to
he education of the workingmen, to
The Irish standard., 1915-02-27
ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF
SIR ROGER EASEMENT

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The Irish standard., 1915-02-27

try and the only person who saw him
write it was Christensen. 1t would be
the word of an humble Norwegian
against an English gentleman and a
diplomat of standing, and, although
there was plenty of circumstantial evil
dence to support his oath, it would not
be conclusive. Christensen left promis-
ing to report all Easements move.
ments to Findlay and to carry out the
scheme to get him into the hands of
the English, dead or alive. He went
back to the hotel and reported all to
Easement
During all this time Easements
footsteps were logged by armed en-
ployees of the British Legation, and it
looked as If they were preparing to do
the job themselves. But they were,
in turn, followed everywhere they
went by armed Germans, who would
have taken good care to prevent foul
play.
Got of While British Slept.
The situation became so strained
that Easement decided to go to Berlin
without further delay. knowing that
all his movements were promptly re-
ported to the British Minister, he got
the hotel people to purchase tickets
for Copenhagen for himself and Chris
tenson. He knew that this would be
reported to Ffndlay and he
was right. But he made other ar.
by which he secured two
other tickets for Berlin. The trains
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
CHINESE SIGN
 JAPANESE TREATY Far Eastern Trouble Now Settled Japan Made Great Gains At the
 Expense of China.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The State Department has been advised by the American ambassador to China that the Chinese republic and the Japan csc government have signed and ex- changed the treaty which settled the recent trouble which for a time threatened to result in war and in- volve the United States.
 The Japanese have secured great concessions from the republic and are now in position to dictate to China. The new treaty opens many more Chinese ports to Japanese trade and also requires the Chinese to lprchase all arms from Japan. and mak3> all loans from the Tokio gov ernment besides which many rail. roads are to be built by the Chinese government to open up the sections given over to Japanese rule
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
LABOR LEADERS
 BAIT CAPITAL
Ex-president Taft Denounces Leaders of Workingmen-Wants Labor and
 Capital Working Together.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Former President William H. Taft, in a speech delivered last night to the National Manufacturers Association, stated that labor leaders, intoxicated with power, have become tyrants and are leading the workingmen of this country in capital batting activities.
 The former president insisted that few leaders were doing the cause of labor more harm than good. He wanted to be distinctly understood as advocating a good wage for workers. The best wage that it was possible for them to have with every protec- tion from the cheap foreign labor of Europe or Asia, but also insisted that labor should work with capital for the mutual advantage of both and not attempt to demand for labor all the profits arising from the manufac. ture and sale of American-made goods.
 The former president again urged the people to give the administration every support in its foreign relations and to present a united country to any enemy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
], {" MAY ISSUE
 TREASURY BONDS
Customs Rebate Decision Causes Alarm In Washinoton-Plans
 for Treasury Bond.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The re- bate decision today by the customs court may compel the Treasury De- partment to issue bonds in order to maintain the necessary gold reserve. The Treasury is unable at this time to make the back payment of more than $15,OoO,OOO and lose the income on imports of five per cent. of the total, which is what the decision means.
 Treasury officials are Investigating the conditions and will make a re- port to President Wilson in few days advising him of the needs of the department and the amount of money which must be paid under the recent appropriation bills.
 Some talk has started of calling an extra session to pass a new tariff law and increase the revenue of the coun- try.
 Considerable talk of an export tax is heard but it is doubtful if the ad- ministration will attempt to put such a law on the statute books.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
TORNADO SWEEPS
 OVER OKLAHOMA Ten Persons Killed and Fifty Injured At TaIihina-Many Small Towns
 Not Heard From.

TALIHINA, Okla, May 27.-Ten people were killed here today as a result of the terrific tornado which swept over the state. Fully fifty peo- pie were injured and the police were kept busy taking the injured and dead from the wrecked buildings. Many small towns are cut off from com munication as the wires were blown down and it is feared that the to- tai loss will be very heavy. The prop erty loss is estimated at fully $5OO,00O.
 The state officials have ordered re- lief parties to be sent to the towns unreported to ascertain if aid is need ed. The railroads have several spec ial trains made up for instant dis patch to any point desired to be reached by the authorities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
CHURCHMEN FOR
 PRESIDENT WILSON
EpiscopaIian Convention At Chicago Endorse Stand Taken By Will
 son Against Germany.

CHICAGO, May 27.-The conven- tion here of the Episcopalian church. men of the United States passed reso- lutions today endorsing the attitude taken by President Wilson against the sinking of merchant ships with out first allowing the civilians on the ships to leave in safety.
 Hardly voice was raised by the clergymen against the resolution. A few, while favoring the resolution, urged that the church take no active part at least not as a body, but the great majority were in favor of go- ing on record as approving the action of the president and endorsing the contents of his note to Germany fol. lowing the sinking of the Lusitania with more than 100 Americans sent to untimely deaths.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
COAL LANDS ID
 BE SURVEYED
Field This Summer-AII Coal Fields Be Surveyed.

SEATTLE, May 27.-Frank John son, supervisor of surveys for the land office, will leave here tonight with party of fifteen men to start the surveying of the coal fields of Alaska. The party go first to Ju. neau. where the plans of the survey. ors will be finished, after which sur veyors will be sent to all the coal fields of Alaska.
 A total of sixteen parties will be put out this season in order that the coal lands of the Matanuska, Boring River and Nenana districts may be plated and made ready for leasing and mining.
 The work this summer will be rush. ed as fast as it is possible to push the surveys. With sixteen parties in the field surveys will be made of greater part of the different coal regions and the best lands can be re- served by the government for naval purposes.
 Frank Johnson will be in charge <of the field work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
TURKS REPORTED
 OUT 0F CASH
SuItan's Minister of Finance Goino To Berlin for More Money or
 Sultan Will Quit.

ATHENS, May 27.-It is reported here that the Turkish minister of finance has gone to Germany to con- fer with the German government be- cause of the lack of funds in the Turkish treasury, which will force the Sultan to quit the war unless German money is advanced to pay the troops.
 Recent reports from Constantinople indicate that the Turks are fearful that the forts along the Dardanelles will fall and that the city will be forced to surrender or be bombarded by the Allies fleet. The result of the cenfepence between the Turkish finan- ce minister and the German govern. ment is awaited with interest here, as Gi,ece is vitally interested in the outcome in Turkey.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-27
ROME |S CALM NOW WAR STARTED
Prior To Declaration Mobs Paraded and Now All Is caIm-Making
 Ready To Aid Wounded.

ROME, May 27.-The people of this city have become calm since the war started. Prior to the declaration of war crowds filled the streets demand ing some action by the government, but now the streets are quiet and all are working in every way to help the government. Many school buildings have been turned into hospitals and are being outfitted with every possible convenience for the care of the men who are wounded The medical divis- ion of the army will make Rome headquarters for the care of the wounded, while many other hospitals will be established at base hospitals in northern Italy, where the danger ously wounded can be given such care as is needed.
 The medical department has been reinforced by thousands of physicians who heretofore have not been con- nected with the army. Every effort will be made to prevent the plague now ravaging Serbia from securing a foothold in the Italian army.