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Copenhagen, July 2nd-For the Winter
session of the Rigsdag the Minister of Fin
ances is preparing West Indian Bills for
sanitary measures, the reform Of the Cen
darmery and the establishment Of squtttqrs.
The Minister of Finances has submitted
to the Folketing the issue Of a loan of sixty
million kroner.
Judge Hvidt has been appointed Prosi-
dent of the Supreme Court, vice His Excel
lency DIR. Juris N. K. P. Lassen, who has
retired.
The death is announced of Director Con-
sui Harry Dessau. of Odense.
The 'Samui" left Christiania to-day and
the "Indien" leaves there tomorrow.
, 1915-07-07
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN
FREDERIKSTED'S POST OFFICE
FOR JUNE MONTH, 1915.
Paid.

Paid.
Doctor Oliver Arthur, Mr.. John Arnold,
Miss Sarah Barnawell, Andrew H. Keen,
Miss Kate Leevy, Miss Jerome Mulligan,
Miss Ann Silcott, Mrs. James Thomas, Miss
Annie Williams.
Unpaid.
Miss Mary Challenger, Clover Love) SO
bit, Miss Mary Deron, castle Burke) so bit,
Wakeford Elliot Esqr. 80 bit, Mrs Francis
Gray (2l Betty's Hope, Fir. 1, Mr.. Cyril
Hansen, Lower Love, 80 bit, Mrs. George
Johansen, 80 bit, Mr.. Fitz Martindale, Bar
rem Spot, so bit, Miss Vivian PEBBLES, Lower
Love. 10 bit, Mr.. James Thomas, SO bit.
Frederiksted Post Office, st. Croix, June
30th 1915.
W. BJERG.
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and a false bow and stern, giving her n re.
semblance to a deeply laden steamship.
Advices from Queenstown state that
the crew of the Norwegian baroue
"Abyssinia" having mutinied from fer
of submarines, the officers shot three men
two fatally. The Queenstown police SUI =
pressed the disorder, but the vessel has not
sailed.
The House of Commons sat until past
midnight and ordered the Munitions Bill to
it's third reading. The Labour arbitration
amendment was adopted in the form already
telegraphed. Mr.. Dalziel Withdrew his
Amendment transferring the ordnance de.
partment from the War Office to the
Munitions Minister, but be and others Gil
ticised Major General Sir Stanley YOU
Donop, Master General of the Ordnance.
Mr.. Lloyd George admitted serious errors of
judgment, which however were excu sable
in the early stages of the war, and he pro-
missed to take suitable action upon iuvesti 60
ton, but made an appeal that the subject
should be dropped, publicity being undesir-
able.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Asouith
announced that the British naval and mill.
tary casualties in the Dardanelles until June
aggregated 38.635 officers and men, matte
up as follows: Killed, 495 officers and {. 927
men; wounded, 1.134 officers aud 23,542
men missing, 80 officers and 6,445 men.
The "Times" discussing the foregoing.
severely criticizes the management of the
Dardanelles campaign and demands that the
responsibility be fixed before more decora-
tiOns are awarded.
Mr.. Tenant, in reply to a question, stated
that the total number of cases of typhoid
among the British forces in France until
June was 827, including sos who had not
been inocutated, that the total number of
deaths was 1913, including 1O6 who had not
been inocuiated and % who had been.
1t was announced in the House of Com.
mons that 1921 women have registered
their names for war service and that 1899
have been given employment.
Mrs. P%ankhuIst, speaking at a mass meet
ing of sutfragettes, stated that Mr.. Lloyd
George would receive Il delegation Of wo-
men DESTROYS of serving the country in
making munitions and otherwise, ana that
the suffraeettes were therefore organizing
a very large demonstration for the 18th mss.
She rejoiced that this element among The
sutfragettes had a large majority over those
wanting votes for women first.
, 1915-07-07

Christiansted.

July 2nd-per schnr. "Dannebrog" from
st. Thomas = Gendarmes Guldmann and
Nielsen, Miss Lorna Hansen, Eliza Francis
and daughter, Nina Thomas, George Will
liams, David Abramsen.
July 3rd-per 8. $. "Parima'' for New
York Matilda Christian, Cyril Powlis,
Eurania Cooper.
July 3rd-per achnr. "Danuebrog' for
st. Thomas-Arthur Daniel, Sarah Benja1nin
and sister, Gendarmes Guldmann and Nielsen.
, 1915-07-07
THE AVIS.
0hrlstiaAsted, 6&.&so3x.
Wednesday, 9TH July, 1915,

Yesterday morning there was a report of q
robbery. which took place on Monday night at
the store of Mr. w. Abramson in this town.
The thief made away with se> eral pairs of boots
and sundry articles of provisions. For a long
time our town has been free from such acts
of larceny and it is to be hoped that in this
case the thief may speedily be caught and
punished and his fate be made a warning to
others.
, 1915-07-07
To PrOlOng ID. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Stay in Denmark.

At a meeting held yesterday evening it
was decided to ask Mr.. D. Hamllton-Jackson
to remain in Denmark for the coming SEES
sion of the Rigsdag, and q voluntary coptri-
button was made on the spot by the euthu-
siastic audience toward his support.-Con
Christiansted, St. Croix, July 5th 1915.
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of the city of Trieste, where Italy has
large interests. But that this tender
will be accepted is evidently not be-
lieved in Berlin. 1t has just been an
nounced that students of the Ger
man college at Rome have been
warned to leave at once for their
homes, and this is taken as an indi-
cation that Italy will soon declare
hostilities. The Italian government
has been under heavy pressure for
months from that portion of the pop
ulace that ardently desires war
against Austria, moved in part by
hatred of the former despoiler of
northern Italy and friendliness for
England and France. At the same
time a considerable body of peace
sentiment has prevailed, while certain
classes have sought to gain the ut
most in the way of territory from
Austria under the threat of participa-
ton on the side of the allies. Many
elements have entered into this sit
uation to complicate it beyond the
clear understanding of Americans.
If Italy joins the allies by attacking
Austria the weight of her arms cannot
fail to be of great Importance in the
scale of this conflict.
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The Tiny Terrors.

He walked where mountains grim
and cold were towering to the
sky.
They seemed prepared to crush him
but he safely passed them by.
Where ocean waves like monsters
raised themselves with fearful
roar,
He rode serenely on and stepped Sc.
curely to the shore.
He watched the lightning's glitterins
lance that pierced the depths Of
space,
And all unframed he waited for the
rainbow's placid grace.
And then he got bite from a mos
quito swift and small;
1t laid him up with fever and he
won't be out till fall.
He wandered through the forest,
and escaped the beasts of prey;
He struggled through the snow
storms, where the arctic skie.
were gray;
He tanned the reckless savage witt
authority complete,
And held his course regardless O.
the equatorial heat.
Amid the conf1agration he was calm
and undismayed;
did not leave his soul afraid.
And yet his footsteps falter and hi
face is thin and sad
Since a microscopic microbe put hin
wholly to the bad,
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JUSTICE HUGHES DECLINATION.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Hereafter Hughes boomers will stand
in danger Of contempt of court.
From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
If any one thought that Judge
Hughes did not have a following he
must have changed his mind when he
saw the eagerness with which candi-
dates for the presidential nomination
are seeking to win over the friends OF
the man who is trying to take himself
out of the situation.
From the Buffalo Express.
Justice Hughes has denied that he
will be q candidate for the presidency
in 1915. Nov to hear nf from honi, W; J. Bryan
From the Boston Globe.
Justice Hughes. explicitly declining
~ he a candidate for President. is more
sincere than Caesar was In putting
away the crown.
From the Hartford Timer.
|. Justice Hughes does not wish to be
Ia candidate for President and depres
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Italy Near a Decision.

Every indication points to the near
approach of a decision by Italy re-
earding entrance into the war. Pes
simistc reports come from Berlin
and Vienna on this subject. and from
Rome itself come dispatches that
suggest that the crisis is at hand.
Vet this stage has been indicated sew
eral times during the past few
months. and on each occasion the de-
cision has been postponed, leaving
Italy in a somewhat anomalous po-
sition. Now it is reported that what
Austria regards as her ultimate con-
cesslon has been offered to Italy, COM
prising the grant of certain lands in
the Irentino, and the REHABILITATION
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Popularity and the Presidency.

1t is being said of more than one
man mentioned in connection with
the republican nomination for Pres
idcnt: Strong; capable; knows pub
lie business to the last degree: would
make a capital chief executive. But
he couldn't be elected. We should be
unable to reach the rank and file
with him as candidate. A different
sort OF man is necessary to conJure
with on the stump and elsewhere.
We must have vote-getter.'
This is not a new objeetion-some-
thing growing out of the present
deeply disturbed state OF politics. 1t
has been raised in the past, and it
has blighted the hopes of more than
one very eminent and able man.
Whenever John Sherman's name was
presented in a republican national
convention a whisper ran among the
delegates: Great man, but couldn't
be elected" The result was he could
never secure nomination.
At Chicago in 1892 Bourke Cochran
in his famous speech said that Mr..
Cleveland was the most popular man
in New York every day but election
day. He appeared to miss 1t. MI.
cleveland was nominated, and car
ried New York by large majority.
But not because of his popularity.
As many republicans sulked that
wear, in New York and elsewhere, as
bolted and voted for Mr.. Roosevelt
in 1912. Had the republicans been
united and active. Gen. Harrison
would have been reelected and the
country saved incalculable woes.
And yet when it comes to minor
places, the small places, under the
government the demand is for capac-
ity. We urge for appointment the
man best qualified for the duties to
be performed, not the most popular
or the chummiest man. We have re-
gard for the public interest i'll the
small details. Why not then in the
largest details? Why when man
has qualified for the highest duties,
and demonstrated his capacity in one
way and in one place and another,
should he be barred from the su-
preme place.
I There have been four conspicuous
instances, however, of the failure of
great personal popularity and per-
sonal charm to reach the White
House. even with opportunity afford
ed. Henry Clay. Stephen A. Douglas,
James G. Blaine and William ].
Bryan when nominees for President
stirred acres of auditors to enthus-
iasm, but the feeling was not regis
tered later at the polls. OF the four,
only Mr.. Bryan lost to man as at
tractive to the people as himself.
When Mr.. Lincoln defeated Judge
Douglas the exquisite character of
his genius was unknown except to a
few. Judge Douglas at the time was
one of the most fascinating OF Amer
lean politicians.
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Gates the use of his name in that con-
nection. But he could be drafted. Men
big enough to decline a chance for
serving their country in its highest
Office are not readily perceptible even
on the supreme bench.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
About the only seeking of the man
which the Office seems to do is in the
matter of peeking in At Justice Hughes'
keyhole occasionally and being shooed
away as soon as seen.
From the Schenectady Gazette.
There doesn't seem to be any great
surprise that Justice Hughes declines
to be a candidate for the republican
presidential nomination.
From the New York American.
Hughes rather be safe than President.
From the Duluth News Tribune.
Justice Hughes, refuses to permit his
name to be used as a candidate for the
presidency. Nothing better shows his
fitness for the office as well az his 1T
ness for his present ONCE.
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of their condolences are coming to
light.
| There have been party managers
elsewhere who must have resorted to
the mails frequently, as these New
Workers did. Take Mr.. Quay-a mas
ter politician, busy nearly all his life
with politics. He did not talk much.
either in Office or out. The news
paper reporters despaired Of him for
copy" An interview with him was
a rarity: and he counseled his
friends against such deliverances.
Don't talk" was the advice he once
gave his friend Gov. Beaver of Penn
sylvania at time when silence in
his opinion was the right policy.
Still, Mr.. Quay must have written
and received many letters. He man
aged one national campaign, and as
sisted i'll others. He was master in
Pennsylvania for years. With many
lieutenants acting under his instruc-
tons. he was frequently called upon
to outline his plans to them, and
probably received many suggestions
from them Did he preserve his cor
respondence? If so, it would come
if published under the Greeley desig
nation of mighty interesting read
ing"
Men-even the most capable poll
ticians - learn slowly, when at all.
They heed few warnings. They for
get much. There was instruction ga
lore in the disclosures on both sides
of the Hayes-Tilden contest over the
presidency. Letters and kilograms of
the highest consequence were left so
loosely guarded. their contents in
some cases very embarrassing to
both sender and receiver saw the
light And yet the politicians con-
tinued to commit themselves to
paper. Many are probably still doing
so. and taking chances on the fu-
ture.
The peril. of course. lies in the un-
certainty and instability of political
associations. Allies one year may be
enemies the next. Disappointments
bring divisions. Promises are not al
ways kept. Sometimes they are prof
itably violated by one side at the ex-
pense of the other, ard then rancor
and recrimination set up. But there
is compensation. When bosses fall
out, the country-in the way of en-
tertainment at least-gets its due.
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Titanic and Lusitania.

Comparisons between the Titanic
and Lusitania catastrophes are
obvious. in view OF the large loss of
life in each case. Indeed, there is a
singular likeness in these two great
sea tragedies, in the numbers carried
and saved. The Titanic bore all told
2.34o people. OF whom Jas were
rescued, and 1885 were lost. The
Lusitania contained 200 persons, of
whom o58 were saved, according to
the latest reports. and 1902 were
lost. The saved of the Titanic S
company were 3I.8 per cent Of all and
the saved OF the Lusitania's .3o5 per
cent. Yet the Lusitania, struck by
two torpedoes which apparently
destroyed lives by their explosions
remained ahoat less than half an
hour and during almost the whole oil
that time was SO badly listed that
the boats on one side were useless
while the Titanic. ripped open by ar
iceberg which did very little damage
save TO the ship itself, remained
af1oat two hours and twenty minutes
and was badly listed only part a
that time. The Lusitania. however
was lost in daylight. in comparative.
1y warm water. while the Titanic wa:
struck al night, in icy water Hac
the Titanic been sufficiently cquippe.
with lifeboats and rats probabl,
every person on board would hav.
been saved.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

will profit from it to the extent of
one first class object lesson on what
happens to country that does not
arm.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
One unfortunate feature of the Chi
brand-new ultimatum.
From the Kansas City Times.
Japan says it's sole aim is to Insure
the Integrity Of China" But how about
it's own integrity:
From the Chattanooga Times.
Just at present the central part Of a
bad tx Is occupied by China.
From the Chicago Herald.
Japan has picked not only the psy-
Geological moment. but also the psy-
Geological country for the realisation
Of her designs,
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The Doctrine of Frightfulness.

The German doctrine of frightful-
ness" receives its most shocking ex-
emp1ihcation in the destruction by
submarine of the Lusitania and the
killing of nearly I,4oo persons. The
German writers on military matters
make no pretense at concealing the
fact that it is fundamental princi-
pie of their government that in war
the first duty of the soldier and the
sailor is to make the conflict as ter
rifying as possible to the enemy.
This doctrine is based upon the hy-
pothesis that war is a business: OF
destruction and that the more de-
structive it is the more successful.
Certain rules have been adopted by
the nations in convention during
days of peace. to hold the horrors OF
war at the minimum point, but new
agencies have developed to create
new conditions and possibilities. The
cruising submarine is such a factor,
and its work of destruction lies
wholly outside of the scope of the
international rules of warfare. Thus
it is impossible to determine the
rightfulness of the sinking of an I'M
armed ship. according to the recog-
nized principles of world usage In
the absence of any specific prohibit
ton in the acknowledged obligations
of Germany to other nations. the use
of the submarine for the destruction
of helpless ship, laden with nom
combatants of all nationalities, in
GLIDING many neutrals. reverts for
Justification, from the German point
of view, to the doctrine of frightful-
ness, the basic principle of German
warfare.
But the world today does not &C
knowledge the doctrine of frightful-
ness, and holds in adherence the
needless destruction of lives and
property. Were peace conference
to be held now, not dominated by
Germany, without doubt the result
would be the positive prohibition OF
submarine blockades. as inevitably
involving waste of life and prop
erty to no compensatory military
end. Yet such a prohibition would
rest for effectiveness upon the good
faith of the subscribing powers. This
war has demonstrated that treaties
and agreements hold good in certain
quarters only so long as they do not
conflict with selfish interests. The
doctrine of frightfulness, however, is
not likely to become part of the
recognized code of human conflict.
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From the Philadelphia Record
Japan is suspected Of a purpose 70
break into a house when all the men
folks are away.
From the Bridgeport Post
China insists that she will not grant
Japan's demands. Probably when she
considers the matter 1uiiy sne Will
have something different to say.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
Though ultimatums are only paper
her front yard.
From the Philadelphia North American.
Inst when the pacifcists are pointing
out that China has survived without
preparedness for defense. along comes
Japan and spoils their argument
From the Syracuse Herald.
If war breaks out between China
and Japan, at least the United States
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Politics and Letter Writing.

As a public man Thomas c. Plait
wrote and received a great many
letters. Mr.. Roosevelt confesses to
having carried on voluminous cor
respondence while Governor of New
York and President of the United
States. And Mr.. Barnes. though OF
smaller size, was. in a way, quite as
industrious as either with his pen
They wrote to one another, and
probably to others. very frankly
about pQliticssapd things. Now.some
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Innocence Rewarded.

Il hope" said Mrs. Corntossel, that
you'll be careful not to take any
counterfeit money while you're in
town."
Il never bother about suspectin
my fellow-man," replied her husband
IF l study out piece of counterfeit
money it's impossible to offer it to
anybody without my hand tremblin'
but if pay no attention it's about as
easy to pass'it on the next Teller as il
was to pass it on me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-09

Callers at the White House who
experience disappointment at not be-
ing able to see the President cannot
fail to consider the fact that events
have brought pressure upon his
time and attention which prevents
many matters from assuming the i'm
portance which they would ordinarily
present.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
An Element of Difficulty.

What is the hardest part of your
work as lecturer?" asked the man
designated as POSTMASTER.
LAS a rule" replied Mr.. Speekins,
the hardest part of my work is wax
ing the audience up after the man
who introduces me has concluded his
remarks"
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The Worlds responsibilities.

Oh, some are in the motor car,
A gay and careless load;
And some must haul the rock and tar
To renovate the road.
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II will require some close distine-
ton TO prevent the torpedoing of a
shipload of non-combatants and neu-
trails from being described in history
as massacre.
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More Tolerant Attitude,

Everybody is making fun of your
new motor car.
I'm glad to hear it," replied Mr..
Chuggins. Its better to have 'em
laughing at it than regarding it as
natural enemy, as they lid my old
one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-09

The comfort of the early straw hat
has been slightly hindered by the
simultaneous appearance OF the early
drought report.
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Discoveries of ancient Assyrian in
scriptions are assuming an importance
in current discussion hardly war
ranted by their relation to current
events.
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Abstract expressions of indignation
do not efface the past nor prepare for
the future. The fate of the Lusitania
is matter for the most careful and
thoughtful decision.
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American GOODNESS and self-re-
straint were never put to the test
more severely than in the present
hour.
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Chautauqua lecturers are expected
to be particularly careful this sum-
mer to avoid references which might
suggest diplomatic controversy.
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e8In order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR sbouia
cot be addressed to any individual connected
with the once but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
20 tenor purpose.
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As new government China is ex-
pected hereafter to secure its entire
supply of red tape from Japan.
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China contemp1ates Japan's ultima
tum with the patient resignation of a
country whose policy for years has
been that of unpreparedness for war.
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The so-ealled yellow peril" has
formally transferred its sphere of &C
tivity to its own side of the Pacific.
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An ocean liner is no more an OBJ
ject of forbearance in modern war
than a North sea traw1er.
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1t has been demonstrated that in
shipbuilding size is far from assur-
ing safety.
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Astray.

at is my intention to lead you on
the way to, righteousness" said the
reformer.
Stranger" replied Bronco Bob,
you're lost. If that's your destma-
ton your trail never would have led
YOU through Crimson Gulch."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-09

One of the penalties OF being a
boss is the liability of having a
lingering and unsatis factory cpitaph.