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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21
The Fate of the U-29.

The German official report on the loss Of
the U-29 would be more impressive had it
not been so boldly anticipated in series Of
semi-onicial gucsses.
The first news Of the occurrence was the
following cautious announcement, pub
Tshed on March % by the Secretary Of the
British Admiralty: The Admiralty have
good reason to believe that the German
submarine U-29 has been sunk with all
hands" About a fortnight later this re-
port was confirmed by the German Ad-
miralty.
There was no evidence whatever on
which to base the vaguest conjecture as to
the manner in which the vessel was sunk.
All that the Germans knew was that she
had not returned to port for the rest they
had nothing to guide them except the in
definite statement of the British Ad-
miraltv. Nevertheless, without waiting
for any further information such writer's
as Rcycn.low gave their fancy a fling and
concluded at once that Otto Weddigen and
lis brave crew must have been victims
IF British troachery.
It was boldly intimated that the COM
mander had been decoyed to his doom by
The illegal use Of some neutral flag; it was
even minated without the slightest
shadow of evidence, that in all probability
the gallant crew were at the time engaged
in saving lives. This was all pure inven-
ton. admittedly founded on nothing but
fancy, yet in popular opinion it was for
the British to clear themselves Of sus-
picion which, as Captain Persius put it,
"smirches England's navy with eternal dis
grace"
Nearly three months later comes "a con-
frmation Of the long standing rumors," the
confirmation consisting in bare official
statement that the U-29 was ranmed by
a British tank steamer flying the Swedish
flag. This is the sort Of confirmation that
was hoped for by the guessers, but as it is
no more than a slight amplifcation Of hys-
terical imaginings that were put forth
three months ago, when there was absO-
lutely no evidence anywhere available eX-
cept the British Admiralty's announce
ment, it is not possible TO take it very Sc
riously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21
Having II Both Ways.

A common weakness is often found in
the reformer and his Jealous opponent.
Each is so eager to prove his point that he
grabs all the arguments he can from the
other and turns them to his own account
till at last he is convicted Of reasoning
against himself.
Thus in discussing capital punishment
at Albany last Wednesday it would not
suffice to dwell on the barbarity, upright
eousness, cruelty and horror Of the death
penalty or even to show with an array
of figures that it had not proved in any
manner deterrent. 1t must needs be shown
that the victim himself suffers not at all,
but so delights in the prospect Of death
that his fate instead Of serving as a
terror TO others is in fact an incentive to
those of criminal inclination. One orator
referred to the days when highway rob
berry was a capital offence. What was
the result" he asked. "The profession of
highway robbery became a career held in
high esteem, and Dick Turpin became a
popular idol" Similarly, as another
speaker minated, the electric chair had
created spirit Of emulation among our
promising young gunner.
On the same evening another set of re-
formers met in Brooklyn to discuss the
question Of what used to be called race
suicide and TO consider the necessity Of
instructing the poor in the desirablity
Of family limitation. 1t was not enough
TO argue that there were too many people
in the world or TO point out that multi
plying and rcplenishinR the earth with
undcsirables was not of benefit to human
ity. One Of the most enthusiastic speak
ers had TO 20 step further, arguing that
"the legalizing Of such knowledge in other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21
Praise for Bryan.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Having read the article written by
&c. c. W. published in your Saturday issue
under the heading "Our Cowardly Secre-
tary," | cannot refrain from recording a
protest. This is but one of the many articles
which have gone beyond the point of honest
criticism and have exhibited a spirit of I'M
fairness and injustice
Every honest and intelligent man should
honor and appreciate man who has the
courage of his convictions and who would
rather be right thar Secretary of State 1t
is A poor Judge Of human. nature who calls
such man 4 coward. We may differ radi-
cally from such man, but we must respect
him.
The crying evil of the day is the natural
tendency Of mankind TO follow the crowd, and
the cause Of the present tragic state Of at
fairs throughout the nations of Europe is
the failure Of the individuals to do their own
thinking and acting
The progress Of civilization has been re-
tarded at every step by the lack of indie
pendeuce among the leaders, whose love of
precedent has resulted in many an unfair
decision.
For some years we lave been talking and
considering every means by which world
peace could be maintained. After many con-
ferences treaties were signed, and our great
men and all our newspapers reyelled IN talk
Of the great worldwide peace. Among these
men was Mr. Bryan, an ardent advocate or
the doctrine. and man who has always ex-
hibited sincere Christian spirit. He now
feels that in order to be consistent he must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21
A Warning to Ouacks.

One Of the most industrious Of the
quacks lately rounded up by the New
York County Medical Society has just
been sentenced to a term of six months
in the penitentiary. Rogues dealing in
false labels have been punished no less
severely, yet the sentence is said to be
the longest yet imposed upon the pro-
prietor Of a medical museum, so called.
These fellows have for the most part
been let off all too easily, and it may be
hoped that the example will have salu-
tary effect on other specialists of the
same order. There is something pecul-
iarly detestable in this form of quackery
All uuacks count more or less on the
timidity and ignorance of their patients
but the keepers of these medical
museums went about their work in the
most mischievous manner. They were
probably no more pernicious than the
common run of cancer curers and dis.
pensers Of remedies for tuberculosis and
what not, but they had director and more
ingenious ways Of frightening their vic.
tins, of whom a majority were peculiarly
subject to this sort Of suggestion.
A few more prison sentences without
the option of fine should serve to clear
the town Of such impostors. The wonder
is that they were suffered to ply their
trade so long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21

countries" had been so successful that in
one instance at least "the birth rate had
actually increased!
This same desire TO have 1t both ways
is quite as common among the vehement
opposers Of innovation. 1t is stock ar
gument among the anti-sufragists that
women, if they had the right to vote
would fail to exercise it, but that does
not prevent them from pointing out the
fearful mischief that must result from
granting 1t to them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21
DEBT IMPRISONMENT FOOLISH
Hurts Prisoner and Doesn't Help
His Creditor.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: You published a letter from 81. j.
commenting on recent editorial, Abolish
Imprisonment for Debt" II H. j." is So.
cere advocate of imprisonment for debt, per.
haps he can point out one or two real ssns'
fits of it. Will the creditor receive any bsrr
fit, or will the account Of the unfortunate b
liquidated by a period Of confinement RsA'
er will not the account remain the sant
with less chance of settlement because a'
debtor has been deprived Of his liberty ant
subsequently the opportunity Of pro5t o.
income from some marketable occupation 70
disregard the natural resentment he SoSA
feel toward his prosecutor Indeed. the d.
sence of any benefit makes the motive PER
secution)?
Moreover, the fact that credit is an e.
tirely equitable privilege cannot be dise
garded. If a merchant decides to sdv'h"
credit it is to be assumed that ne has mace
use of the facilities Of investigation
the apslicant. People who have nothing
conceal welcome such investigations aa'
look upon them as the formalIties OF m0S'..
business. If any object then the mereh'l'
may withhold credit.
Equip modern business with a system :S'.
as III. j." outlines and the un'erupu'.i,
merchant will welcome it as new means
distribution for questionable merchandise
Debt laws are not needed for the merelI..
in this age. Let the merchants themss'J !,
get together and decide on stsnas, - !"
credit requirements, and there VIII De t''"
"small tradespeople going to the wal;
Brooklyn, June IS, 1915. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21

DO everything in his power to maintain peace.
He is following the light as ne sees it. In
order not to embarrass the President he
resigns from his position and leaves the reins
of government to others, asking hearing
merely as a private citizen. In such po-
siton the world can move on and forget
that such an individual exists. What more
can the people ask? Is that not eminently
fair?
We are very glad to have a President who
is so peace loving, and we are equally glad
and proud of our former Secretary of State.
man who has always been without fear
and without reproach." B. MAPES.
New York, June 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21

Concidcnt with the shortage of beer in
Munich comes the news of shortage of
whiskcy in the United Kingdom. Surely
peace cannot be long postponed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21

You can purchase merchandise adyertis SEQ
IN THE TRIBUNE with absolute satety- 10,
81 dissatisfaction results In any case lh ,t.
- mon Tcoucst. No red tape, no quib-
bling. We make good promptly If the ad'er-
tiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-21

Lambs Ready for Sing sing.-Headline.
How Wall Street must envy the suburb up
river
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

Gus. If the city is progressive, the
people who live here get the benefits.
II the city lacks something that 1t
ought to have, the people are the
sufferers.
Ottumwa's greatest need at present
is additional modern hotel facilities.
This is crying need of which the
whole state has been made aware be-
state, grade city according to its
hotel facilities. If they are adequate
and modern, the city will enjoy good
reputation. II they are inadequate.
1t will give the city black eye every
where within hundred or two hun
dred miles.
It is amazing how far reaching a
good hotel is in it's ability to benefit q
city. Men who have studied the mat
ter will tell you that good hotel will
improve wholesale and retail business,
increase the value OF property, draw
new inhabitants, and give the city
good reputation.
What other institution will do more?
+ For these reasons every man with
property in Ottumwa or pride in tie
city's fair name, should put his shout.
der to the wheel and give a good
shove toward securing the proposed
new hotel.
On top of all this, the buying of
stock is business proposition that is
better than many ways of investing
money. At least Ave per cent is to be
paid on the investment and the in.
vestments will be SO safeguarded as to
assure against possible loss.
If YOU are able to buy stock in the
new hotel, the time to do 1t is NOW.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

was taken to church for the first time.
She Immediately became very restless
and was determined to stand upon the
cushioned pew. Her mother endeavor-
ed to hold her close to herself, but the
little girl struggled and finally began
to cry.
"Why, May" said the mother, losing
her patience, cant you be quiet like q
good little girl?"
II can't see it," replied May, AN
l want to get up SO can
What is it that you want to see
so badly?" queried the mother.
why, mother" said the little child,
IT can hear the organ grind, and / see
the man coming for the pennies, but
cannot see the monkey"
On the last day Of school, prizes
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

ed colony lest this should bring them
under the ban of the United States.
There were very few instances in
which the lives as well as the proper
ty of their nationals were sacrificed
Americans in Cuba were there in
circumstances somewhat similar to
those who were in Mexico when the
Madero revolution against Diaz broke
out. They were interested in sugar
plantations and in various kinds of
business.
There was, however, one marked
difference. No special effort had been
made by the Spanish government to
induce them to come to Cuba. In
stead, their welcome had been cool
one, and their stay was not liked
Americans suffered through the de-
struction Of their plantations and the
loss of their business, but the loss
of life was very rare.
American property interests in Cuba
were small compared with American
property interests in Mexico under
Diaz. The number of individuals was
also small compared with the number
who were in Mexico.
The Monroe doctrine was not en-
dangered in Cuba any more than it
has been endangered in Mexico The
real situation was properly described
by Former President Benjamin Har
rison as the necessity of abating a
nuisance at our doors. The Mexican
situation is precisely the same.
President McKinley's relief procla-
nation was generally accepted as a
yelled warning to Spain that If the
condition Of the Cuban population were
not improved and If order were not
brought out Of chaos, the United States
would intervene to end an intolerable
situation.
Relief failed, autonomy failed, the
coalition Of the best elements failed,
to give Cuba government that could
make Its DEGREES respected and main
tain order.
The blowing up Of the Maine hasten
ed, but did not cause, the armed in
PREVENTION of the United States The
course of events had shown that n
was inevitable.
More Americans have been murder
ed by the Mexican factions than lost
their lives by the destruction of tho
Maine.
A national policy which is based on
a course that may require Intervention
in order to make 1t effective Is pretty
apt to end with Intervention. The
Mexican parallel to Cuba Is suggest.
i've.
CHARLES M. PEPPER.
Ional Editorial Service.)
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eight 8-inch, the Arizona will carry
twelve 14-inch and twenty-five o-inch
rifles, the same armament as her sister
ship, the Pennsylvania, recently
launched at Newport News.
In addition to the great size of the
ne.y ships main battery the guns are
thirty-fve caliber of the Indiana's
thirteen-inch guns, identical with those
aboard the famous old Oregon, which
played their part In the battle Of
Santiago. With the tourteens CT the
Arizona in her turrcts, the Oregon
could have halted any ore of the fee
ing Spanish ships almost without leav-
ing her station. The ATzona's guns
have range, even at the low eleva-
ton of American navy mountings, OF
fifteen miles or more against eight or
nine miles for the old thirteens.
The Arizona will be the fourth bat
tleship built by the United States In
its own navy yard at New York. The
others were the Connecticut, the
dreadnaught Florida and the super
dreadnaught New York, at present one
of the largest, swiftest and most pow
erful of American fighting craft.
Against the New York's displacement
of $4,000 tons, however, the Arizona
will displace 81, 400 tons and will
measure 600 feet in length and 81 feet
6 inches in width. She will mount
twelve 14-inch guns to the ten l4s car
r1ed by the Texas and they will be
carried three to turret as aboard the
Pennsylvania.
Immediately upon the launching OF
the Arizona the keel of the navy de-
partment's greatest experiment IN
naval construction, the electrically
driven superdreadnaught California,
will be laid at the New York yard.
She will be nearly thousand tons
heavier than the Arizona although
carrying the same equipment and ar
rangement of guns but is expected to
develop greater speed than the 81
knots desired of the Arizona.
Comparing the most recent govern
ment built battleship to the first turn
ed out, navy officials point to the fact
that although the Arizona has twelve
guns to the Connecticut's four and
displaces 15,400 tons more water, being
nearly twice as large, she will carry
only 915 men as against the 1,012
needed to handle the smaller ship.
This is due to the improvement in
mechanical appliances for battleships
in the last decade and also to the fact
that oil has been substituted for coal
as fuel, decreasing the necessary fire
room force, and that only two sizes Of
guns compose her armament against
the four sizes aboard the Connecticut.
The result is reduction In ammuni-
ton handling forces.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
,NcREAsEp SAVINGS.

"Our standards should be lifted up.
We all were too luxurious. You in
Chicago and New York were too lux
urious. Berlin was too luxurious. In
Paris, also, people had become luxu-
rtous. We shall all be made simpler
by this war. We shall be made more
frugal, moro serious. less cynical,
xreater."-Viscount Haldane, Lord
Chancellor Of England.
The uncertain conditions Of the past
year and the great demands for un-
usual charitable contributions have
brought home 10 great many Of our
citizens tho thought of economy as
never before.
The Northwestern National bank Of
Minneapolis reports that the average
balance to the credit of Its several
thousand savings depositors is $40
higher than year ago.
4 firm Of investment bankers of
New York, In IN effort to get correct
idea Of the present financial situation,
asked 1900 leaders of business
throughout the country number of
questions, including this one:
Are people generally disposed to
economize? II 80. is this economy
caused Dy TeOUC0u earnings OF III
creased thriftiness?" stricter economy
is general, said most of the answers
Of necessity, said 4sb of them.
The New York superintendent of
banks reports saving deposits on Jan
uary almost $So,000,0o0 in excess of
those of year previous, with $1,000
additional depositors.
This is not the first time that it has
been demonstrated that savings bank
Deposits grow larger and capital ac-
cunulates faster during periods of de-
preston than during the flush times,
whom employment is abundant and
wages are high.
Il is simply humap nature to act in
this way. But those who want to win
a permanent financial success must
overcome this tendency to drift along
the line of least resistance.
Let them get the taste for saving
and it will breed in them both the de-
sire and the ability to create perma.
nent resources, in other words, to be.
come money-rnakers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

Mexico finds a parallel in Cuba less
than twenty years ago. Conditions
are similar and events seem to be
moving in parallel course.
President Mckinley, in the winter
Of 1928, issued an appeal to the
American people for starving Cuba,
He headed it with very liberal con-
tribution of his own.
No attempt was made to determine
whether the responsibility rested on
the Weyler policy, or on the Maxine
Gomez policy. The Weyler reconcen-
tration policy was to herd the peace
full population in concentration
camps and to treat them as military
prisoners without fulfilling the obliga-
ton to feed military prisoners. The
Maxine Gomez policy was to drive
Spain out Of Cuba by making the
country uninhabitable through burn
ing the sugar plantations and destroy
ing other means Of production.
Both policies worked to the same
end and Cuba was rapidly becoming
uninhabitable. Hundreds Of thousands
were starving and the daily toll Of
deaths was appalling
The political situation also offered
some parallel to the present Mexican
situation in that anarchy reigned.
Spain could not make her authority
respected and the insurgents could not
establish their authority except In a
few localities.
General Weyler had been recalled
and General Blanco put in his place
as captain general to carry out more
humane policy, and to secure the CO.
operation of the best elements among
the Cubans in administering the gov
eminent.
Captain General Blanco sought to
cooperate with the United States in
the distribution of the relief supplies,
but his efforts showed how completely
all authority was gone.
The policy of home rule through the
coalition Of the best men Of the coun-
try also had been adopted by Spain.
The autonomists, who had been the
original advocates of self government
and who had not taken the field with
the insurgents, were put in power.
A supreme effort was made to have
the radical Spanish elements and the
moderate insurgent elements coalesce
and form a real Cuban government. 1t
failed.
The attitude of foreign governments
was similar to that which for three
years they have maintained in regard
to Mexico. They sought to protect
the property of their nationals, but
did not propose to interfere in the
struggle between Spain and the revolt
Copyright, 1915, by Nat
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DR.. James came out of the sick room,
and approaching Mrs. Dixon, said:
"You will be very glad to know, Mrs.
Dixon, that your husband will recover
ooh, dear DOCTOR" cried Mrs. Dixon,
what shall do?'
why what do you mean?' inquired
the physician, in surprise. Aren't you
glad?"
yes" sobbed Mrs Dixon, "only
when you said last week you didn't
think he would live more than two
weeks. l went and sold all his clothes
When May was three years old she