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The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

In the literature of the Revolution
forces were released which tra ransformcd
letters into an instrument Of creation
and brought nothing less than nation
into self-consciousness.
1t had had its beginnings in the pro-
test against the Stamp Act. grave state
papers. the addresses of colonial as
semblies and of the Congress at New
York, the arguments of jurists. and the
letters of observant men OF affairs.
Here was the structure Of IN empi:e
to be debated. The very scope and capi-
tai significance of such debate called
to the best minds of the colonies like
a challenge.
Pamphlets began to come from the
press which showed quiet men unexpect-
edly turned statesmen and masters of
style to state the case for the liberties
Of the colonies.
Mr.. Daniel Dulany's Considerations
on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes cn
the British Colonies for the Purpose
of Raising Revenue by Act Of Parlia-
ment" supplied the great Pitt with the
chief grounds of his argument against
taxing America.
a Maryland lawyer had turned from
leading the bar of province to set up
the true theory of the constitution Of an
empire. with the dignity, the moderation.
the power. the incommunicable grace Of
great thinker and genuine man of let
ters.
Mr.. Richard Bland. of Virginia. anti
quarry and mere jurist though he SEEM
ed to be. published an Enquiry into tt:
Rights of the British Colonies" which
put in blunt and bitter sentences what
Mr.. Dulauy had said with restrained
and sober eloquence-that. and more be-
sides
Mr.. Bland did not hesitate to speak OF
Virginia as a distinct and indepen-
dent State bound, indeed, in allie
glance to Englands king, but not bouhd
to her Parliament; a dominion settled
by Englishmen at their own expense.
under particular stipulations with the
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Il do not hesitate to say that the Republican
party will be strenuously aided not alone in num-
bers. but in policies and program, by the return
of the 100000 voters who left the party in
1912, and that there will be no doubt about the
welcome of the return by those who remained, "
says Senator Borah. II hope these voters will
return not alone to cast their vote, but to sit in
our councils to help shape the policies and direct
the work of the party" The Senator must know
that the majority of the 100000 have already
ssturned and are not only willing but eager to sit
The G, Q. p. councils and help shape its policies
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Nfo"leuSe 10 po"ei, bul II "pi tthc
the place of gasoline.-Pittsburgh Post.
Some men wake up to find themselves
famous; others stay up all night and be-
come notorious.-Eansas City Star.
But my daughters too young to
marry. young man. She's just barely a
miss
she may seem that way to you. sir.
but she is hit with me."-Judge.
Mother-Always think twice before You
speak.
Tommy-Gee ma, if you do that your
self you must do some swift thinking
when you get goin' for pa.'-Boston
Transcript.
Sillicus-Scientists claim that woman's
mind is moro apt to succumb to great
mental strain than a mans.
Cynicus-Ycs. I suppose the constant
changing of anything will wear it out
London Opinion.
What air them kitchenettes / hear tell
of in the cities?' asked Deacon Hyper
bole Medders. the somewhat honest agri-
culturist.
They're the places. Uncle Hy." ex-
planned Epson Downs, his city nephew.
''in which are nodded or cast or some-
how produced fiat dweller's daily round
of mealettes. Judge.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
STREET CLEANERS REPORT.
Less Complaints In District Last
Year, Comm issiOnera Hear.

A reduction in the number of COM
plants made to the street cleaning de-
partment Is noted in its annual report
submitted to the Commissioners yester-
day.
The report reviews the operations of
the department for the past year. and
states that the use of motor vehicles for
inspection shows considerable economy
over inspection with bicycle or horse and
buggy.
defense of the new type Of street
cleaning cart is contained in the report
II states that the old carts were objec-
tionable not only because they were un-
slightly. but because the bags provided
a breeding place for flies and created OBJ
jectionable odors.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Count Won Rcvcntlow says. concerning the re-
port that President Wilson has demanded that
American cotton be permitted to go to German
ports: 80 far as Germany is concerned, its fight
ing strength and ability to hold out will not be
affected by the cotton business, whether ANYTHING
comes out of the reported bargain or not" The
count doesn't mean what he says; he is simply
wise enough to know that President Wilson has
made such demand. The Kaiser's American
agents need not cease their cries against the bru-
tality of the allies contraband order
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
TOOK HER CLOTHES; IN JAIL.
"The Cat Came Back" Wrote Irate
Husband to Spouse

New York. Sept. 4.-Michael Beck il
languishing in a cell today ruminatinI
on the futility of resentment
Michael and his wife. Anna. had
quarrel, as a result OF which Mrs Reck
left her husbands roof and went back
to her parents.
Several days or several nights later
Michael followed. According to the po-
loce. he stole into his 'in-law's" home
and stole all his wife's clothes on the
theory that IF she won't live with me
she won't go on wearing the clothes
bought for her" He left a note Intended
to he sarcastic. 1t said: The cat ..ame
back"
Mrs. Beck recognized her husbands
handwriting. Detective Sullivan did the
rest.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The report comes from Chicago that one
Krampikowsky. officer OF the Teutonic Sons of
America, has been called upon to show cause why
he should not be expelled from the order upon
charges that he threatened to blow up Armour &
Cos plant and munition factories near Chicago;
that he boastcd that he would start a revolution
If exports OF munitions to the allies were not
stopped, and that he was spy working in the
interests of Germany's enemies Wonder what
the organization really has against him:
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Altogether too much importance is attached to
President Wilson statement that Eve are all
hoping and prayi:.. that the skies may clear, but
we have control OF that this side OF the
water, and it is impossible to predict any part of
the course of affairs" Possibly, however it is
the admission by the White House of fact of
which everybody already convinced that
caused the excitement.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The reply OF the German government in the
Orduna excuses the submarine commander on
the ground that owing TO the bad weather he
could not tell the nature the nationality OF the
vessel. We should have thought that these were
reasons why the attack should not have been made
rather than explanations to why it was made.
But what's the use!
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
A GOODLY TASK.

If you have naught to do today
Instead of idling time away
Map out according as you see
The world as it should truly be,
And then about the business go
OF striving hard to make it so.
Each one of us can do bit
To add unto the grace of it.
Copyright. lsl5l
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Ambassador Dumba is very much annoyed be-
of his messages made public in this
country before it reached Vienna Another of his
messages, that never did reach Vienna except
through the newspapers, caused considerable an
aoyance in Washington; SO the score is even.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

takes the sound and unassailable stand that the
negotiations involve commercial question with
which it is not directly concerned. The loan will
be made and it will mark great epoch in this
country's financial history.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The submarine commander that tried to sink
the Orduna is now stated to have acted contrary
to instructions. Probably. He missed!
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Germany denies any responsibility for sinking
the Norwegian steamer Svcin Jarl, but will pay
damages. On the other hand she fails to justify
the sinking OF the Arabic to the United States, but
refuses to pay damages to Americans.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

A conference held at the Department of
Justice yesterday the case of ]. +. J. Arch-
bald. Whatever is done to him he should be
compelled to refrain from advertising this distinc
ton when he resumes his lecture tours.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The atmosphere is surcharged with dcnials of
Archibad's culpability the Rotterdam ap-
proachcs her dock where the officers OF the law
are waiting.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The administration requested that Dumba be
recalled. Dumba has asked that he be summoned
home to report. Guess which it will be!
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

If any man attempts to haul down your straw
hat today boil him in oil.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The next time the humidity and the temperature
engage in race let hope they won't make it
a marathon.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The Bank of England announces that SI1,ooo-
600 more gold is to be sent to the United States
Pretty soon we shall have to be charging Eng
land storage.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
A Line o Cheer Each Day c the Year.
By JOHN KENDR1cK BANGS

First printing Of original poem. written daliy
for The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Doesn't that relentless weather know that
the ides of September have and gone?
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
TURKS GIVE BULGARS LAND.
Grant Doesn't Bind Bulgaria, Pre-
mier RadosIavOn Says.

Sofia. Sept 1I-Turkey has ceded Bull
garia 2O0 square miles of territory. it was
officially arnounced here today. The an
nounceInent was followed by a statement
from Premier Radoslavof that the con-
cession did not bind Bulgaria politically
In any way
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

It's very unpleasant thing for one who enjoys
the perquisites of the prosperous to have them
suddenly suspended.
But its healthy experience, too, if he only
looks at it in the right way.
1t makes him realize how it must feel to have
the perqusites suspended all the time
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Morning Smiles.

knowledge is power. but it won't take
the place of gasolne.-Pittsburgh Post.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Some men wake up to find themselves
famous; others stay up all night and be-
come notorious-Kansas City Star.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

Mrs. Ellen Sillers has announced the
engagement of her daughter Frances
Anna. to Mr.. Walter Evans. of Char
lesion. S. c. The wedding will be
performed at noon today at the home
of the bride. 313 II street northwest, by
Rev. Thomas McGuigan.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The British Ambassador and Lady
Spring-Rice. who have spent the summer
at Beverly Cove. will remain there during
September and will possibly extend their
stay into October.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
FORCEFUL AMERICAN LITERATURE,

Published by special arrangement 1rh the President through
The Mcclure Nerseaber Syndicate.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

..t @ fully under
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The Italian Ambassador and Countess
Cellere are still at Pitch Pine Hall. Bev-
erly Farms. and expect to remain there
for the Indian summer.
Evening journal., 1915-05-19

ed the right to claim them. There has
never been but one flag under which
the German-American bas fought.
There never can be but one flag un-
der which he will fight. And that flag
is the Stars and Stripes"
That settles once and for all time
where the German-American stands.
The Staates-Zeitung said just what
the country expected il would say.
Nobody who has any knowledge of
the history of the United States from
its very inception could have looked
for anything but the most patriotic
conduct on the part of German-Ameri
cans. II is natural that they should
look back fondly TO the place of their
birth. II is q tribute TO their loyalty
and their love of country that this Is
so. Nobody can complain that they
should prefer the cause of Germany
TO that of the Allies in the present
war.
But when II comes TO a choice be-
tween the United States and Germany.
that is a horse OF an entirely different
color. In the Revolution, the War
of 1912. the Mexican War and the
Civil War, Germans served the nation
with distinctive gallantry and brill
liancy and not few of the men who
won undying fame in those conflicts
were either of German birth or ex-
traction. The same will doubtless be
written after every crisis the country
shall be called upon to face. The
German American has no cause to be
ashamed Of his past and he faces the
future bravely and patriotically.
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
OUR ARMS AND AMMUNITION EXPORTS.

vTNHE embargo and ammunition asked by
Il friends OF Germany is by the simple
matter which many well-meaning people believe it to
be. As has been pointed out in this newspaper the
President and his advisers loath to establish
precedent which would prevent nations friendly TO the
United States from selling TO this country the United
States should become embroiled in with other
nation, Japan for instance.
But there is another reason which appeals strongly
to public who have studied this subject The ex-
and THO support of private institutions compe
tent to manufacture arms and ammunition is a great
source of strength TO the country in which they
located when emergency presents itself
Pursuant TO the demand of the Allies for munitions
of war many factories in the United States have been
equipped to turn out such material. They have
both the skilled and the machinery, and the ad-
vantage of this situation TO the United States should
il be compelled TO go TO war is by means small
In the case of Germany her trade in munitions or
war was immense before tho present broke out
The great Krupp institution in full blast manufac
turing munitions of for foreign nations and great
quantities of supplies hand when the present
came, and all at expense to the Government
So wholly aside from the profit to the manufacturers
and the good to their employees which this trade
nsures embargo the export Of arms and ammu-
milton would merely add TO the unpreparodness Of this
country should occur.
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
Where They Stand
From The Harrisburg Tolegraph.)

Apparently there has been some
doubt in Europe as TO where foreign
born Americans would stand IN case
OF war between the United States and
any Of the continental powers. Ger
man newspapers have gone so far as
to assert that German-Americans
would be found on the side of the
Fatherland in such a struggle and
there have been ridiculous rumors in
Berlin papers of "ciyil war" in this
country in case Germany and Amer
lea went to arms against each other.
There has been no more staunch
supporter of Germany and German
policies anywhere than the New York
Staates-Zeitung, journal of unusual
strength and widely read by the Ger
man element in this country. When
il speaks il is as one with authority.
and yesterday il made itself clear on
the position German-Amcricans take
with respect to the possibilities of
war with the imperial government:
Nor Is this time to burden mil
lions of the American people with
unjust and unnecessary anguish of
mind. The German-AmCricans must
suffer in any conflict between the
United States and Germany pains of
which their fellow citizens can never
know anything. II is rather time
for showing them the greatest degree
of consideration. They fought TO up
hold the flag in the past and they will
do so again, against any enemy what
soever. They deserve the fruits of
past loyalty, until they have forfeit
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
FINANCIAL BUCCANEERS.
rom the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
If the Department of Justice should
turn its. guns on the bucket shops"
that deliberately send out false and
sensational stories merely with a view
to manipulating the stock market, the
public would cheerfully support such
action. The people of the country are
tired of the suits brought against le-
gitimate business, grown large
through efficient methods, but Il re-
CARDS the methods used by bucket
shops" as being clearly outside the
pale of the law. If the Department of
Justice wants to do something worth
while. il might pay less attention to
honest corporations and more atten-
tion to the financial pirates and black
mailers.
The rumors which we're wired from
Pittsburgh to Wall street naturally
caused a sensational break in prices.
It is almost unthinBable that any one
but an absolute cr1 Jk would use such
methods. but the daring ruse of tele-
graphing the suggestion of assassina
ton and war to Wall street apparently
was successful and served The pur-
pose intended.
With the market in an extremely
sensitive condition. il is natural that
the honest brokers who heard the
message should lose their heads. The
real harm, however. is done to inno-
cent men and women who have re-
gained confidence in the prosperity Of
the country and have invested their
savings in good securities. These Sc
curities are already we'll below the
level of actual value, but had been
slowly creeping up to a more normal
figure. The work of the financial Juc-
cancers might undo in a day all that
has been accomplished by months OF
sincere plodding. The Department Of
4 Justice could do no better work than
to put such buccaneers out of busi-
ness.
Evening journal., 1915-05-19

and Hawaii accepts the responsible
ties that go with that honor.
As guests of Hawaii as friends
within our gates, you, lNdies and gen.
tlemen of the congressional party, will
see much more than waving green
fields of sugar cane and great mills
from which the cane emerges as raw
sugar. You will sec territorial, coun-
ty and municipal governments. oper-
ating ON modern lines. You will see
schools and churches and philanthro.
pic homes; social settlements; chill
dren's Fairgrounds; kindergartens;
outdoor camps for the anti-tuberculo-
sis campaign; missions. You will see
many businesses integral in healthy
American cities; you will see or hear
OF scores upon scores of semi-public
organizations devoted to social well
fare work; you will see race-mingling
on the broadest lines, and free and
peaceful relations between every race.
You will find the scales of wages
and salaries in the lines of common
employment higher than in any other
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
EDITORIAL OPINION

and watched over by airmen Beyond
this line was a great belt of desert
land, separating it from the British
colony.
. II as across this arid sand tract
that the Union troops forced their
way. The Germans fought not in
the solid formation of their Father
land but in the open lines which they
too had learned from the Beers, and
retreating destroyed the wells to re-
tard the advance of the enemy. That
the Union forces finally gained the
line of blockhouses, the strategic
railway and the capital city was no
easily won victory.
The conquest was. as General
Botha said, one of the utmost i'm
pOrtance TO the empire and the Union
of South Africa" 1t removes a mem
ace TO the British possessions, and
in case of the Allies success will give
the Union much desired ports on the
Atlantic.
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
The Nofe 10 Germany
(From the Springfield Daily News.)

The Presidents note TO the imperial
German government made public this
morning is a masterpiece of diplomat
ic literature. So cOurteously is il
wOrded that Germany can find in il no
possible excuse in logic for disregard
ing the justice of Americas COM
plant. II provides the German For
eign Office no excuse for any reply
save one that will satisfy the univer-
sally accepted principles of Justice
as fully as does the carefully worded
document penned by President Will
son.
The calm unprovocative tone of the
official representations made TO Ger
many, is the best possible insurance
against needlessly involving this coun.
try in war. BY automatically assum-
ing that the lawless disregard of the
rights of neutrals and noncombatants,
in the attack upon the Falaba the
Cushing, the Gulfiight and tho Lusi-
tania, was the result of a misinterpre-
tation of the orders issued by the
German naval authorities, the Presi-
dent leaves Germany a lOOphOle for a
graceful retractiOn Of the "war zone"
policy previously followed. Germany
can back down" and disavow the
violation of international law and hu-
man rights, If she sees fit. without
being embarrassed by the appearance
of quailing before any clustering
threats by the United States.
The note to Germany. furthermore,
gives her an opportunity to make re-
paratiOn, "as far as reparation is pos
sible fOR injuries which are without
measure and take steps to prevent the
recurrence OF anything so obviously
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
THE WARM AFRICA.

The capture of Windhoek, the capi-
tai of German Southwestern Africa,
by the Union forces under General
Louis Botha in the magnitude of
other happenings is somewhat OBJ
scured and the hard fighting that the
conquest represented and the impor-
tance OF the victory to the British
interests in Africa are likely TO be
overlooked.
The success of Botha's campaign
signifies the conquest of the colony
and the termination of German con-
troll in this part of the continent.
That this colony was not so attractive
as some others of South Africa was
due in a measure to its administra-
ton. More than S1O,000,O00 was an
nually appropriated by the German
Parliament. hut instead of being used
in the development of the harbors.
resources and in the improvement of
the towns il was employed in military
defence. The roads we're more
adapted to strategic purposes than to
the needs of the settlers. who we're
to a great extent retired Prussian
soldiers, and the railway was a loop
that might supply the interior forts
and connect the two extreme points
of the coasts. A most elaborate sys-
tenn Of blockhouses was built along
the eastern border, joined by under
ground wires and wireless telegraphy
Evening journal., 1915-05-19
Wilson to Germany
tFrom the Easton Free Press.)

the German government in matters
of international right, and particular
ly with regard TO the freedom Of the
seas" President Wilson declares "tho
government of the United States vas
loath to believe-it cannot now bring
itself to believe-that these acts so
absolutely contrary TO the rules. the
practices and the spirit of modern
warefare. could have the countenance
or sanction of that great government"
With these salient thoughts as
basis, President Wilson impresses in
manner that shows his desire 70 be
friendly, yet unyielding, his demand
that the rights of the people of the
United States must be respected. lt
is now up to Germany to decide and
to declare whether she desires the
friendly feeling that has existed to-
wards her in this country to continue
or to be broken.
That the people of the United States
are back of President Wilson IN his
demands in their behalf, admits of no
question. They are already applaud
ing his note. They are satisfied with
it. It meets their expectations. What
will follow remains with Germany TO
decide. The people of the United
States do not want a break with
Germany. rhoY prefer to remain
neutral. They desire to be neutral.
Not wishing severance of diplomat.
ic relations, much less. far less. do
they wish conflict. To the last, the
people of the United States win stand
out against war But they insist thai
! their rights be respected fully, com
pletely, indisputal ly.