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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18

INNS beg1ulgtert oen Jeino lebiglif
5uriif5utreibe1t oa111r tpiirben tpi1
bal6 9Srieoen baben. slber mir Ton.
men uns 6onrit anein a1ibt begmigen.
@ir peroe11 oas 5dtpert nidt ebar IN
ste S9eioe iteden als bis tpir ote
Gera1tie erla1tgt haber, bab Der
sSei1r6 nns 1ti9t tpieOer angreifen
miro. geipredung oieier @arantien
inn gege1npddrtigen slugenblid tuiiroe
nie oeuti9err ssSnterel1en 1ridt for
oer11."
Gin iiegrei9er sonrttug fiir Seffer=
reid. ssyrr oen meit1ihen @urpatben
berlief Ser gonaetag rubig. Norolid
bonn 9as8ofpoiie muroe NIT GROCER
SeHigfeit gefdmpft. Starfe rufiiide
Gruppen urrter11ubulen oort geitern
9lngriffe u1rb orangen Bis 5u atmieren
@teaungen Dor. Cine 3eitIang be-
buupteten tie aud lire Steuumg. lint
iere Gr1ppen ober unternubuen am
Nodnriittag einen @egenanTiff m11o
morfen ber 5ei10 auf Ser gan5en
5ro1rt 5urif. Dabei ma9ten tie bier
Offi5iere uno 500 Meor11 51e. @efa1n=
gene1t.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18

Sic gr0Bten gdpierigfeiten 6ro=
ben auh m1s 6em iiingiten genrein1a=
men Gerbot @ngla1r6s uro Sranf=
rei9s 5u ergebe1b 6as ii@ gegen Sen
Sa1roel NIT 0eutfhla1rb uno nertra=
len 2G1rbern rihtet. @err 8Iion
miro ieine 3eit nno Mufnterfiantfett
unerr 6ielen 5rage11 5utpenoen, bereit
jebe @elegenbeit 5u benatben, Inn
gen1eiriarn nit oe11 iibrigen nelttra-
len 2d1rbern eine gerftdnoigung 5lt
er5ieIe1r, ourd neI9e oie Sdreden
oes @rieges genriI6ert n116 6ie Mus=
iidten a1f et1en Grte6ensi9lub ge=
for6ert tper1en.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18

portuere11, Inn BORT gege1t o1e Selter>
reider at fau1pfen.
Sci einem @n1pfange at @bren oes
irarr560iiiWe1t @eerfubers, General
Nau, mabreno 6elIen leBten slufent.
baltes in &111na1ien, iagte Ger fran-
30iiibe General: u3erienige, Der 6ie
Seutibe 9lrn1ee ni9t fe1r11t, fann iid
fei11en 8egriff BON berlelben n1adyen.
Ias lit eine Mnimnmlung bon Seloen,
tuie iie IN ser @eltgel9i9te nidt IT,
resglei9en bot.
9ie 8erltner lteberieeugentur er.
lieB am Smnitng folgenbe @rfldrm1t.
gen: Gin boudn6ifbes Ma@ridten=
biiro i'm @oag bt ei1re 0epeide aus
sltber erbaHe11, uorrq9 I'M @anrpf in
oen 9uroo1penen 5tpei ruiiifde Sorpe-
oobootiager u1rb 5spei Minenfu@er
5erit0rt unb 5tpei groBe S9la@tidiffe
fa1npfunffaabig geupodt 1pur6en.
Sir bie neue oeutfde &riegsunlet-
be tp1rrben peitere 3ei9nungen Inn
s99etruge BON 34,0OO,000 Marf ($3,-
625, ,0OO) e1hgegen ge1rourmen. l1r-
ter 6e1r ne1en 3eidmern befinoen ii4
aub sic @ilfsgeieniduft uno oie In-
gelteaten bes Neniionsfonbs 6es Ser
ban0es 6eltfher sSabrifauerfmeiiter.
Sos lteberiee=ge ahribtenbiiro gibt
ferner befmrr1t, baB, trobbem beire
oireften @i1rla6ungen 5ur unter5eib=
|nung ser neuen @riegsanleibe in Sos
aluslarn6 beria11bt mor6en iir6, bod
3eibn11ngen I'M @elan1mtbetrug BON
120>OOO,OO0 (30,OOO,0OO) outs
l1eutruler 2G1rbern bier eingelm1fen
l;116.
9ie &riegsfoiten beliefen ii6 IN
oen erlte11 adt Monaten 6es &onfliiff=
tes a11f 9,0OO,00O,0O0O Wearf ($2,=
250,0OO,0OO) fir England uno
ouf $tS,OOO,0OO,00O ($4>50O,000>=
600 flir Sranfre1b n11o HuBld11D:
Gie grglan6er beginnen NUT einem
gaale oie Measfe ab5utperfen un0 Der
@et ibr tpabres @eiidt 51 aeigen.
Sn eir1ern Mnfan bon cDnii9er Sffenz
beit i1reibt 6ie 9o1r6oner uSSimes" {:
England fanrpft tpe6er fiir gelgien
1ro9 fir feline gerbiir0etem, ionoern
Dor allen1 fin @nglanDs SSntereilen.
gsir tpiir6en SEN &rieg uu9 6arrn Be-
go1n1en baben menn DeutidIan6 Die
gae1trdltttat ge1giens ni4t Derlebt
t6dtte." Iieles gefen11tniB mirft per=
blifferr6, 6enn bis Dor mengien So
gen bebarrte sic gorge britiide Hrei<
le, nit Ser uTinres" on Der Spihe,
auf Ser 9iige, ouB @nglano nur 5u
Sen @affen gegriffen babe, Tim @el-
gten 311 retter1, bie fleinen @taate1r au
f9nben u1rb ieirre Biin6niBpfli@tetr
Grarrfreid gegeniiber 5u erfiillen.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18
II. Nfars.

glns SEN I'M 2or6on et1tgetroffenen
1epeiHen gebt berpor, 6oB 6ie 6lotte
ser Mniierten nidt ueiter pora1t6rin-
gen per1reg, ioIorge es ibr nidt ge-
lingt, oos Sort gea1na5ieb at ger.
lf0ren. Dieies m1f Ser @0be iiber
s@iIo= =gobr Iiege1rbe Sort bdlt nit "a
mooernen &r11ppfden @efdiiben oie
gu1r5e 9Lrn1ubu Ser Gerbu1r6eten i'm
gduh. 9us SEN gingang 5n Ser
@nge ser @traBe idiihen6e Sort &i-
Ii6=gobr, SOS bereits Iebte @ode ger.
it0rt tpor6en iein 1oute, ertDibert oas
1Seuer Ser &riegsi4iffe mod immer
beftig.
6urif 8iilotp, ser ebernulige 6eltt.
ifye &eihsfa115Ier, lit ir11ner mod IN
&om tbdtig, 6te &egierung 5um Inz
idluB an Deutidlan6 uno Die Sop
peln1onarhie at beitinrmen, nnb es
miro bebauptet, 6erieIbe berii9ere
ooB es 9eutidla116 5lpeifenos gelir.
gen tperoe, Seiterretd-l d-l1ngorn gun
gefrieoigung Ser itaIieniiden In'
iprihe 5u beitin1n1en. 2estere &C.
ZEN ouf BEN &rieg oes Sabres 1860
5nriif, Ser sestnIien bie bertetianif9er
Erobir5en bru9te, 1tnb es 1T 31tref
fen6enfal1s iebt oas erite Mal, baf
oieie Mnfpriihe bon Berlin aus aner'
fannt tperoen.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18
il. Mf1rs.

Ser nrrterieefrieg i1t oen britii6en
@etpGIer11 1rir1111t nie0er bas Sn1pt-
rntereffe IN M11ipruh. Sieben Cont
pier, febs brttiihe asssssu frnFs5oii-
7 ider, ml1roe1r bon 6entiden Sa1dboo=
ten auf SEN Meeresgruno geiarbt.
Sic r11eiiten BON ibnen fielen 6em
Il1=29 gum Spfer, oas cine unbeim=
libe Itbgdttiigffeit cti felt on 6em 5ii6tpeit5ipfel
gngla11os BET &ap 2iaarb ertfaltete
GET SEN gcinp=SS =SSlrieln bradte es 6ie
6ritiiden 1an1pfer sSs1iun @itp, @eao=
LAMBS nno 9ln6ulnita11 5un1 S1nfer1,
hei Gtart Noi1t on Ser eng1iiden &a-
r1olfn1te 6en fra1150iiiden Dm1pfer
Muguite go1rfeil. Ser britifde &ob=
len0an1pfer S1rbergple tpuroe Bel
greBtpeI grglan0, perierft, Der
Iunpfer 6lora5an ont Ser Miin6ung
nes gri1toler &anols, Ser Dmrpfer
Sort6ale BEL @o11tbrof inn SSriiden
&arul. Ser Britt if)e Dan1pfer sln=
oemtpe1t, Ser inn @nglifden @a1pal tor
pebiert tpurbe, perrno9fe lt9 llber
@aiIer GIT balten 1n6 mmr6e nod
@berboatrg geidleppt.
Sic f. nrrb t. 9eeresleitung glbt 6te
3uruhpeiinrg rniiii6er Mngriffe on
Ser u1rteren geiou, Bel @orlioe ,rn6 in
SEN @arpotben befalrnt. 9ie bieiige
ddIiterreihiiidf- df-l1ngarii@e Boti4aft Bot
heute 6ie folge1poe 9epei9e bonn sus-
mGrtigen gln1te i1r @ien erbalten
u&uiiibe Mngriffe nn Ger u1heren
gfi6u 11no BE @orlice ipur6en nod
beitigen &anrpfen 5uriidgeidlager.
Sn oen @arpmben idlrtgen sic Mn=
griffe bes 6eirbes IN beri9iebenen
Giiifttriifften febf. MuBer pielen perleb-
ten &uiie11 fieIen a19 400 unpers
tpltrbete ruiiiihe @efangene m nrr-
lere Sd1rbe. @mblih bonn Gniei ter
bru9e11 sic itnrfen fetnoli9em SSnfar=
terieangriiffe unter iebr idmeren Ser
luiten fur @egner 5uiammen. @ei,
ter 0ftlnb fu1rben &eitergefedte itott
uno tpltrbe ote feirr0li9e Snfurterie
ebenfans 5uriidgetrieben"
9os offi5i0ie 6eutide l1eberiee=
Radridh dhtenbiiro madt beate nod Die
fo1ge1ben Weeloungen befanrt:: Srob
ser grflarung oes ruiiii@en Sodif=
fonmu1roierer6err, @roBfiiriten 9etfo=
lai 9eifolaietpitfdh 6aB er @aridon
Big 5n1n Iebten Mte1n5uge pertbei6tge1
lperbe, miro iebt gen1eloet, 0aB ote
0ortigen ruii1lden Soipitaler nnb
Gerpropiantier bereits
nod) Msi1na berlegt moroen itn6 nno
ooB sic 9lrbeit i11 bie[en @oridouer
Tobrifelr eirrgeitent porben tit.
glus goieI miro bert@tet, oaB ote
lette griediide aabinettsfriiis oo=
rauf 5urud5ufiibren tpor, ooB &ontg
@onituntir1 fid getpeigert bot, @ng.
lano uno 5rarpfreid gu geitattet,
10000 Ufonn @ilfstruppen ourd
griedenJano na9 @erbien aa trans.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18
13. Mara.

0ie oeutlden @affen Iir16 t1ud oem
Samftogsberiht Ser 6eutiden Seeres-
leitung I'M noroli9en Bolen tpeiter
erfoIgreid. 9ie &uiierl 6ie, nie Be-
reits beri9tet, aus Ser 11nrgebung
bon slnga1itotp tpeiden muBten, baben
lih uber 6en Bobr urrter ben Sdns
Ser @ef1iise Ser Sefh,ng @robno 3l1.
(Jortiet1ng nif @eite 81
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-03-18

lterrei4 sstalie1rs 9lmbitionen I'M oft
liden W1itteln1eer f0rbern. 6iirit bon
gulotp bot fer1rer oarauf btngesuie-
fen, oaB oie gorberri9aft @nglan6s
uno Sranfrei9s 5nr Gee SStalien
i9IieBli9 erbriden miir6e.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
The Presidents S Note.

That a little timely frankness oils the wheels
of progress even in the course of delicate and
momcntous diplomatic negotiations may be proven
by relations with Great Britain in the handling
OF noncontraband cargoes held up by the latter on
the high seas.
The fact that no adverse criticism has attached
to the note from any responsible quarter-wth the
exception of the bungIing manner in which it was
made pubC-adds to the prestige of the commun-
cation. British press comments, while emphasizing
the friendly spirit which pervades the phraseology
OF the note acknowledge the weight of its contcn-
tions. And news dispatches indicate that perhaps
already the British government has recognized the
justice OF position, and the necessity on her
part for cxpcdting the workings of her policy.
1t developed yesterday that little danger now
remains of continued interference with properly
vouched for cargoes of copper destined for Italian
ports Great Britain stands ready it is understood
to accept the explanation of the Italian govern
mcnt that her suddenly increased consumption OF
American copper results from the shutting off OF
a big German supply previously available. Sta
tistcs yesterday indicated that in all quarters the
movement of copper had become easier, and New
ork reported that recent days have brought about
big increase in the shipments of cotton. Dis
patches yesterday also announced the release by
the British admiralty authorities of three American
ships and the probability that the French authori-
ties in the Azores would release Immediately the
captive Brindilla, taken under a misapprehension.
Later events may prove that the Wilson note
already is bearing fruit, as indicated by the most
recent Developments
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
New York's Indebtedness.

Gov. Whitman in his message gave a great
deal of space to the cost of government. This is
OF vital Importance to New York In commenting
on this grave problem the New York World says
that in twenty years the population of the State
has grown by 81 per cent; of the city by 90 per
cent
In twenty years, as Gov. Whitman says, the
State debt has grown from practically nothing"
to over $I5o,oooooo. The annual interest charge
has become SO, $4,000. The net debt of New York
City has increased from $I5o,oooooo to $9oo,ooo,-
900, or 500 per cent. The city'S annual interest
charge-the interest rates for time falling, but
lately rising-has grown from 100000 in 1894
to $38ooo,ooo in 1914 Include sinking fund pay
mentS, and the service of the debt will cost the
city $6o,oooooo this year.
1t is total annual expenditure that Immediately
affects prosperity. Twenty years ago the State
spent $II,2ooooo and had about 34oo employees;
in 1913, with over 5000 employees, it spent $4o-
100000, an increase OF 343 per cent. City cXpen-
diture from revenues has grown from 100000, 900
20 $Io299h5oo or 22I per cent, while cXpendi-
ture from loans may reach another $6o,ooo
ooo Meanwhile, taxpayers of the United States
contribute ST, ,ooooooooo year for the support of
the national government
The City of New York pays than its statis-
tical share of State and national taxation To each
one OF the C1tys estimated population OF 5,o25ooo
it averages a heavy burden.
He pays in State tax $4.07; i'll national taxation
than $40; for service of city debt SIo65; for
other current city expenses (deductng State taxes
included in the city budget $23.53. Against him
i piled up $Io65 more or less, OF city debt
An average family of FIVE persons, therefore, pays
some $500 for all purposes q taxation-besides
its share OF the excess OF taxation paid in the
metropolis compared with other sections, and
besides the indirect cost OF tariff taxation which
does not reach the government No account is
taken in this summary OF State borrowings, which
arc less predictabe.
To Tighten this burden appreciably in one year,
or two years, consistently with safety is quite
impossible. What is possible, and what must be
done, is to introduce sane methods Of finance that
shall stop using UP the fxeG capital of the city
and State for current public expenses. In this
spect, the figures, the governor says, contain
a warning which VIC cannot longer disregard"
They point toward bankruptcy.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03

If New York City is in possession OF GOO pairs
OF shoes and 900 pairs OF socks donated by a
charitable body for the needy, and if red tape
prevents their distribution by the city, the Sun
wants TO know if there is any law which prevents
the donors from giving them away on the city's
premises, lent for few hours for the purpose?
At worst, Is there any reason why the proposed
benehciaries should not be allowed to help them
selves with strong armed policeman near enough
10 see that miStook himself for q cent?
pcde? There should be some possible solution
even for an intricate sociological and municipal
problem of this sort without appeal to the board
of estimate or the legislature
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
Mr.. Wilson on the Stump.

What seems to be inspired announcement of
Mr. Wilson's political intentions forecasts series
Of speeches in defense of the domestic and foreign
policies of his administration to follow an address
at Indianapolis on Jackson Day. 1t was only a
very few weeks ago that the President suppressed
a design of some of his followers in New Jersey
to adopt resolutions in favor of his denomination;
and at that time he shrank from deriving any po-
litical advantage from the state of war in Europe
and the escape of his country from a conflict with
Mexico.
What has since happened TO cause Mr. Wilson
to abandon his admirable attitude of common sense
and magnanimity? Will there not be risk to any
political ambition he may cherish in discussing
Mexican conditions in Indiana and the Middle
West and in trying to demonstrate that he holds
the scales of neutrality with sensitive mpartiality?
Can he talk about the delicate question of rela-
tons with England and not give offense to either
England or America ? 1t would seem to be rather
time for silence and watchful waiting for vind-
cation.-Ncw York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
Calamity Howling.

The man or organ who carefully and exactly
analyzes unhappy industrial conditions with a
view to pointing out remedy may perform q
public service, particularly if his remedy is efca-
cious within the reach of the public.
There is little analogy between such instru-
mentality for publicity and the calamity" bowling
man or newspaper. One of the most pernicious oi
recent instances of calamity bowling appeared in
New York newspaper of repute yesterday morn
ing. strikingly executed cartoon portrayed an
elderly man, evidently fallen hard times stand
ing on the end of one of the New York docks. He
holds in his hand an extra hat and coat, evidently
picked up from the end of the dock A line under
the picture reads:
"Bil said he'd do it if he didn't get job"
If our esteemed contemporary can point out
reasonable possibility that this grewsome cartoon
will accomplish ought of good to offset the i'll it
will work through suggestion to thousands of I'M
fortunate unemployed in New York alone, we may
revise opinion to calamity bowling.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
GIVES sCHUMANN LECTURE.
Says His Melodies More Vital
Than MendeIssohn's.

Daniel Gregory Mason gave the Rob
ert Schumann'' lecture, in his course on
The Romantic Period of Music" at the
National Museum auditorium last night
The sub-themes OF his lecture were: Lit
erary music the David Club, the Mosaic
as a structural type. songs and sympno-
nies, and music of introspection.
Mr.. Mason illuminated his discourse
with piano Illustrations of Schumann's
Romance in F sharp minor" "AufsCh-
wung," the Manfred Overture" selec-
tions from the "CaTnaval." and the slow
movement from Schumann's Sonata.
Opus eleven. In this latter illustration
Mr.. Mason drew an interesting contrast
between Schumann and Mendelssohn's >
conception OF a melody similar in out
line; the freshness and vitality Of
Schumann's as compared with the con-
ventional flatness of Memberships mel
Ody. The literary character of Schu-
mann's music was also dwelt upon and
the "Carnavar' was given as one Of the
compositions supremely illustrative of
this side OF Schumann's music.
In the analysis of thematic material,
and in expounding the structural beauty
and charm of the "Carnaval' and the
Manfred overture, Mr. Mason's lecture
last night was of the highest interest and
instructive value. "Aufschwung" and the
Romance were given as examples OF
Schumann'S introspectiys imagination
as exhibited in some Of his works.
The next lecture Of the series, which
are given under the auspices OF the
Washington Society of the Fine Arts
will be given February 6. The subject
will be ''Mendelssohn: a Musical Land
scape Painter
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
The Washington Baseball Franchise.

In spite of the present baseball war owing to
the advent of the Federal League the stockholders
of the Washington baseball club have in their
possession holding which would probably bring
in open market close to a cool million dollars.
The question has often been asked: What is
baseball franchise worth?"
First let us answer this with what is base
ball franchise?"
1t is simply the right to play baseball in one
city with seven other American League clubs.
In New York last week the American League
franchise of that city purchased by Messrs.
Rupert and Huston for sum said to be $4,000.
The New York team had no ball park of its
own and only three players of recognized worth,
yet nearly $5oo.ooo was spent by the Ruppert-Hus-
ton combination for parkless team and no stars
of the first water.
Should the Washington franchise be suddenly
offered for sale the stockholders could offer a
plant worth S425ooo Gneluding ground and stands),
and a pitcher, Walter Johnson, for whom any
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03

stock. He admitted that Mr.. white
more. a director OF the New Haven, had
been interested in the Waterbury prop
OsitiOn. Mr.. Mellen said he told Mr.
Whittemore that this fact would cause
criticism, and that Mr.. Whittemore had
sold his stock receiving less for his
holdings than any one else. He said
James S. Elton was in the same boat
and got the same price
WILLIAM SKINNER.
Mr.. Mellen testified that director
SINNERS protest was:
Holy Caesar PhilpOts, what have
you been doing with Sl1,00O.0OO"
IN appoint you a committee to go
and find out" Mr.. Mellen said.
Not on your life" Mr.. Skinner re-
piled.
Indictments on other immunity pleas
presented by Edward d. Robbins. a di-
rector and general counsel of the New
Haven; George +. Baker and T. Dewitt
Cuyler to the indictments have yet to
be heard.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03

1t is not to be expected that the immigration
slump OF 1914 will be permanent The general
impression is that the close OF the will be fol
lowed by a rush from war-torn Europe to this
happier land. The extent OF that exodus will. how
ever, depend the duration and outcome OF the
conflict. The defamation OF the population by war
the necessity for reconstruction and making up
what has been destroyed lost, may 50 increase
the opportunity for labor in Europe for the time
that it may check to some degree the looked-for
food tide this way. But even with that there is
sure to be return to normal figures, more par
ticularly if there is any considerable making over
OF the map OF Europe which places nationaIitics
under masters.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03

he said, Eve were having everything our own way.
1t happened that on the other side there was a
we'll known that lived near by, very delight
full and a very rich old gentleman. When the noon
recess was called the old gentleman invited my
associate and myself to go to luncheon with him.
made excuse So did my associate. But the
old gentleman insisted. There's no place in this
one-horse town., he said, where you can get any
thing fit to eat Finally my associate won
over. Then, Of course, had to go, too, seem
to be unapprecativc and dsagreeable. This lunch
proved to be far elaborate than even that
rich man would usually have. | suspected that it
had been specially prepared. We started with
cocktails, we went through several courses and we
topped off with lqueurs and with expensive cigars
During the whole proceeding | was very uneasy
for saw that my associate thawng out under
all this geniality. 1t happened that it he who
was to conduct the examination of the witnesses
that afternoon and among the witnesses two
guests at that table, both railroad men, with at
tracive manners and suave address, and our genial
host was himself to be called to the stand. When
went back were all on the best of terms.
No to us, talking and laughing, with cigars
in our mouths, could have suspected that we be-
longed to two camps. The result of all this geni-
ality that when those three witnesses were
called TO the stand my associate treated them with
such respect that he got virtually nothing out of
them. There several searching personal ques-
tons that he ought to have asked questions that
would have made those men very uncomfortable;
but he didn't ask them. Consequently our case was
seriously injured. We lost. But for the handling
of those witnesses | believe that we should have
had easy victory"
The Washington herald., 1915-01-03
AMERICAN NOTE IS
A MILD DOCUMENT.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

than one genration and probably two, II
you count a generation as thirty years.
You are not educating all the people
in the Islands today; you cannot do so,
because you have not got the money.
Must Spread Education.
But you have got to spread that edu-
cation and make it universal, and keep it
up, until the generation that is in power
and Is actually under the experience Of
self-gOvernment partially extended to
them shall be an educated people,
One member of the committee asked IL
the Philippines are tit for self-gOvern-
ment. In reply Mr.. Taft told of com
mittee of Filipinos who visited him when
he was governor general They wanted
to prove they were fit for self-govern-
ment.
We'll. you cannot was Mr.. Taft's
reply He added that the Filipinos who
are educated-about 10 per cent. only
did not understand selt-gOvernment.
They had been trained as aTistoCrats. If
they obtained independence and ever
were able to set up a staple government
it would entirely ignore the rights Of
80 per cent. in the sense in which we
understand those rights to exist"
Mr. Taft said the great trouble he had
when in the Filipinos was not in Civ
ing the Filipinos constitutional rights.
b in making them understand what
their rights were.
Senator Kenyon wanted to know which
in Mr.. Taft's opinion, would be the
practical effect of giving the Filipinos
self-government. Mr.. Taft replied.
Would Mean Throat Cutting.
Well, two Filipinos in whose judg-
ment have the utmost confidence, whom
/ came to know very well indeed, an
swered that question to me, when 1
asked them. One of them said to me.
Your steamers would no go around
COrTegidor Islands before the throat cut
ting would begin
And / verify believe that to be true
added the former President Now, We
have found IL in MeXicO-and they had
the sarne feeling in the Philippines when
they had cOntrol-the man who loses a
political fight has his head for a forfeit
Emiio Aguinaldo conspired to kill his
opponent, his military rival; he admitted
1t himself to Gen. Funston. Mark my
prediction: II they get independence
within the year 1912, for instance, you will
find just such a condition as you have
today in Mexico
Sometime during the your hearing We
would like to hear your views upon the
possible danger to the United States
which the control OF the Philippine
Islands constitutes said Chairman
Hitchcock.