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The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Reventlow's STUPID Insult.

Count Won Reventow passes in Germany as
military expert. He is 4 military expert who
evidently wishes to be clasSed with TrcitsChke
and Bernhard in support OF national
p9stin'c, and az advocate of the ide:. that
Hohenzollcrn. backed by an aristocracy OF arms,
is divinely commissioned to rule the earth.
However intimate the counts knowledge of
military affairs ir the old country may De, we
mast dispute his p-etCnsions to information as to
the situation in the United States. He is conf
dent that all Germany will sustain the Kaiser
and his coterie in any policy, right wrong, TO
which the American people may object. He ques-
tions whether the people of the United States
would stand united behind their government in
all circumstances.
Oh course this expert opinion ntimates nothing
less than that Americans OF German birth or de-
scent are capable of treason and rebellion.
There is good deal OF Prussian sedition in
the United States, sustained by men and money
from abroad. Some OF it is open and defiant
Not a little of it is secret and cowardly. But
speaking from acquaintance with the situa-
ton here that Count Won Reventlow and none of
his tutors ever had we do not hesitate to say
that in case of war between the United States and
any foreign country. Germany included not
thousand traitors would be found in all OF our
hundred millions.
Count Won Reventlow has slandered his own
household. Our fellow-countrymen OF German
extraction have shown their metal on many
field. To say that the men and the descendants
OF the men who have borne arms for the republic
are still subject to orders from Potsdam is to
deny their manhood, to diShonor their sacrifices
for political freedom and to give the lie to their
osths and their honor.-New York World. -
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
SOCIALISTS MAY HIKE HERE.
Meyer London, New VI. C.. Urges =
March on Warrington.

Meyer London. Socialist Representa-
tive-elect. urged the enlistment for a
march on Washington of 10000 unem-
plOyed wage earners, recruited from the
ranks of Socialists in and about New
York. yesterday when he was the prin-
ciDal speaker at a conference on un-
employment in Union Square. Nearly two
thousand persons attended the meeting.
Mr.. London was interrupted by Jacob
Cohen. who stood near the speakers
pls stform and demanded what course Mr..
London intended to pursue after he had
taken his seat in Congress.
IAN l can hope to do is to present in
Congress our point of view" responded
Mr.. London.
But you'll get down there" persisted
the heckler, and you'll do the same as
all Of them do. you will vote with the
capitalistic members OF Congress, and
then you'll be the same as they are"
Let him alone. I'll take care Of him."
urged Mr.. London when five staIwsrt
men threatened to remove the qucstioner.
IN vote with a Republican, a Democrat.
a Progressive, or even a Mormon or q
prohibitionist when he's right" he con-
tinucd. We arc going ahead and you
should know IL. Haven't we even seen q
One-time President stealing our PLATFORM
But he's welcome to il, even II they do
call II progressive
automobile truck being used in carting
material away from a subway excava-
ton. and which ran into the. center Of
the crowd.
There's another sample Of it Mr..
London said. IF We were people who
show physical fight. they wouldn't dare
disturb this peaceful gathering in that
disgraceful way
Many of Mr.. London's auditors prompt
" offered to throw II out" but ten OF
the thirty policemen detailed to watch
the Socialists guided the chauffeur's ef-
forts and he finally got the vehicle where
he wanted 1t, and Mr.. London resumed
his speaking.
The other speakers were Algernon Lee,
chairman Of the meeting: Jacob Panken.
Ludwig Lore and William Karlin. Reso-
lutionS were adopted calling upon the
city, State and Federal governments to
provide work for all the unemployed:
Mayor Mitchell and Comptroller Prender-
CAST were scored for failing to accept the ?
Socialists invitation to speak at the
meeting, and the mayor was bitterly
denounced for giving charity to the city
poor through the Hotel De Gink and the
bundle day methods and for appointing
Ebert ii. Gary and George W. Perkins
to conduct the relief work.-Eew York
Herald.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
The Problem of the Unemployed.

Another embarrassing political factor at the
prcscu; ijnrc the very large number OF the un-
employed
One Of the moving picture presentations last
week showed food being served to the unem-
ploycd thousands in New York and another gave
a view OF the bread line in Chicago In Phila-
dephia last week there was Sacrifice Day, when
every one was called upon for a contribution to
help the jobless. Similar reports come from every
city No one will contend that conditions are
right when these things exist They certain
to loom large in the next campaign.
1t does not help matters to have government
officials forming themselves into Federal employ
ment bureaus The fact that such bureaus are
necessary overshadows the efforts for relief. If
the idle and hungry men are affiliated with and
have TO be supported by organized labor, the effect
is sure to be felt at the polls The full dinner pail
may again become a>campaign emblem as it did
Nvhen President Mckinley elected to succeed
President Cleveland.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
The Deficit Is Another Pifall.

In addition to the crnbarrassments caused by
the attitude which is compelled to assume toward
bellgcrent nations the administration is confront
cd with i most serious deficit in the National
Treasury
Conservative figures place this deficit on the
first OF, next July at So5,oooooo. The shortage in
the PoStoffce Department promises to be the
Largest in years, aggrcgating probably S2oooo,ooo
The parcels post is proving expensive luxury
and it is doubtful whether tho expenses can be
materially reduced even though the rural free de-
livery is Curtacd or the salaries OF postmasterS
reduced While everybody agrees that this deficit
is in sight. there j. no evidence OF effective de-
crease in. the appropriation bills has anybody
yct suggested how the Treasury is to be filled.
Democratic leaders arc absolutely opposed to the
issue OF bonds and, every ono knows that any addi
tiona taxes would be like the last straw upon
tho camcl's back.
The total budget ior next year WILL usual,
aggregate over S. 600 oooo 900. The Aoodgatcs have
been opened and It i impossible stcrl the tide.
Ii there is extra session, the problem will be
acute next winter and will be fresh in the minds OF
the people the campaign approaches. Perhaps
one OF the reasons why some farsighted Demo-
Gratis are anxious for an extra session is that this
very troublesome question shall be grapplcd with
a. soon as possible and some Encouragement OF
the nations finance, be made before election day
draws 100 near
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Political Situation.

The war in Europe seems absolutely certain
to materially affect the political situation in this
Country. The possibility of this result was nti-
mated long ago Conditions which have arisen
have converted a possibility into probability.
From one end of the Uuited States to the other
there has been deserved chorus Of praise for the
administrators protests to Great Britain and
GerInany-the first in relation to the improper use
OF the American flag and the second in regard TO
the safety Of American vessels entering the So
called war zone established by Germany around
the English coast. Until the preparation and de-
livery OF these two notes the administration in
slump The people were reSenting a certain
supinencss-to use the mildest term-which was
being manifested by the government. The fact
that american ships were being seized and carried
to British ports. that the harbor of New York
in state of perpetual blockade by British war
ships and that a neutral vessel sailing under
American colors to Rotterdam was threatened with
seizure by foreign nation, a. course of action
which was not to be opposed by the administra-
ton, had created considerable hostile comment.
Now however, the situation has changed Much
is to be forgiven if there is really spirit OF in
dependence and self-respect. Even partisan Re-
publicans admit that the President has prohted
greatly by the utterances Of the past week.
But none the less the volcano is smoderng.
No one knows what the effect of emphatic
protest is to be-. Both England and Germany may
advise u.s. in diplomatic terms, to mind own
business and then what will happen? If we make
good our position, trouble may cnsue. If the at
titudc of the administration is merely of good
bhffing there will be much resentment in
this country President Wilson cannot afford to
march up hill like the King OF France and then
march down again.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

II is not apparent Why tho Senate Democrats
opposed action ON Senator Burton'> resolution
-Jllins the Secretary OF the Treasury TOT in
ornlation as to whether any negotiations had
occH begun by this government or any Official tor
nc purchase Of Ship, interncd here under bciliS-
-1cnt flags whether any tcudcrs OF sale OF such
hips had been IuadC TO any government official;
Hhetler any negotiations have been made for the
purchase OF ncutral-owncd ships, and whether any
INC in the employ OF the government other
Ai>c ha, secured options upon them with the pur-
oosc OF selling them to the government. Such
nformation j. certainly pertinent to the discus
ION OF the shippurchasc bill and il could readily
supplied by the Secretary OF the Treasury The
-esolution should be adopted. it in the meantime
he Secretary docs not voluntarily, at the re-
quest OF some Senator, individually supply 1t.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

4 New Haven dispatch TO the New York World
,ays:
The question of the democracy Of Yale and
New Haven as compared with the aristocracy of
Harvard and Boston, has been revived by the
Rev. DR.. Samuel {. Bushnell, OF Boston, promi-
aent Yale alumnus and Dean Jones, OF Yale. DR..
Bushnell made it public at the banquet OF the
Waterbury Alumni Association, when he recited
he following poem
I'm from good old Boston.
The home OF the bean and the cod.
Where the Cabots speak only to LoweIs
And the Lowells speak only to God.
"Dr. Bushnell sent the poem to Dean Jones' of
the academic department of Yale, who, after con-
Suting the muse, wrote back:
Here's to the Town OF New Haven.
The home OF the Truth and the Light.
Where God talks to Jones
In the very tones
That He with HRdey and Dwight
The verses cleverly describe a situation which
indeniably existed in the old days. and perhaps
DR.. Bushnells lines still apply to social .condi-
ions in old Boston, but the Worlds corresponds
mt must know that they no longer fit the new
HarFsrd9 In -ihe university in recent years the
irresistible invasion by the spirit OF democracy not
,ny resulted in the winning OF football games and
BOAT: races from Yale. but it bids fair even to
strangle the Harvard accent.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Some of the Pitfalls Ahead.

The more the situation IS anayzed, the more
numerous to be the pitfalls which ahead
for the administration.
Every ono ought to give the President credit
ior trying to keep in the middle OF the road far
las relations with belgerent nations CON
cerned. Even the letter OF Secretary Bryan to
Senator Stone concerning British control of the
seas should be accepted as an evidence that the
administration is cndeavoring to be impartial. The
trouble is, however, that the situation is deli
cate tina. no matter whether the President docs
something whether he does not do anything at
all. ofcnsc i sure to be given A strong under
current OF antagOnisn to the administration is
already evident in the American population of
German birth parcntagc. II this feeling in
crcascS, the Democratic party is certain to suffer
thereby in the Presidential election. The pro-
portion OF the German vote is tremendously large.
The attitude OF Secretary Bryan the liquor
question has already alienated goodly percent
age OF German Democrats and now the impression
that the administration is anti-German aggravates
tho situation.
It is unfortunate that election in the United
States i 50 largely dependent upon the so-calcd
foreign vote Every political leader knows, how
ever, that foreign bureau must be established
in each national campaign, with orators speaking
a dozen tongues and literature printed in as many
languages. The administration will have to be
guided with Solomonc wisdom if il is to avoid
this foreign vote.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
WHITE HOUSE AIR SULPHURIC.
Forestry Department Only to Blame
for Phenomenon.

Dry throats, watering eyes. and
twitcfIing nostrils were common at the
White House yesterday when the usual
fresh air that circulates in the
branches of the big trees on the White
House lawn was tampered with by the
forestry squad sent by the superintend-
ent of public buildings and grounds to
spray those same trees. High officials
and mere employees alike were vexed
by the fumes of sulphur which per-
vaded the entire atmosphere around
the Executive Mansion.
Long lines OF hose were laid from
a tank wagon full OF a sulphur and
lime mixture and the spray pumped
high into the trees. \ brisk northerly
wind was present to playfully watt the
spray here and there.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

has a history that might in
terest you"
AS | sat in the chair the
doctor told me the story.
"The principal Of a school
here, a man know very well,
dropped in to sec me one day.
He told me about a boy he
couldn't do anything with.
He's at the foot Of his class,
he said, and he sits at the
back OF the room all day long
and raises the devil. He's so
bad / wonder il there isn't
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Ru>,ia'> minister ef finance on a recent visit
to England presented to King George 80 cigars
in gold box adorned by the flags OF England,
Russia. France. Belgium and Scrvia worked in
precious stones. The gilt valued at ST., 500. was
presumably from the Gar. How well the Stars
and Stripes would look among these flags" King
George is reported to have said upon receiving
the present. There j. one earthly power that can
put the Star> and Stripes among the Aags OF tho
allies: and that ono cannot afford it.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

The Philadelphia Y NJ. c. A. has brought suit
to recover S37,89I pledged to it during its cam
paign to raise 100000 in 1911. ii Billy Sunday
could be induced to tell the delinquent ones in that
emphatic way OF his that "thc Lord loveth cheer
ful giver," he would probably be effective
than the courts
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Something wrong with him. I wish you'd look
him over and find out told him to send the
boy down and the next day the boy same. made
an examination and | found that he had always
had defective sight. He was what VIC call an
instrument delivery child, and his eyes had prob
ably been seriously damaged at birth. | asked
some questions and | found that he had been tor
mented both at home and at school account Of
his defect. When his mother would send him to
find anything he would get punished for not find
ing it. And he was always getting punished at
school because he couldn't more than half see.
The result was he felt the world was against him
and he got into bad ways.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
ExpIaIned nj LnaI.

wife-Henry. wish you would tell mU
why BARRIERS pole is red, white and
blue. Is II patriotism?
HUb-Oh. not at all! You see the red
represents the blood he draws. the white
the Iather he uses, and the blue how he
feels when he doesn't get a tip.-Boston
Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
DcIIrhts of Travel.

Mr.. Wayupp-"This is a great big land
Of ours" Mr.. Blase-"Thats right. ana
fellow doesn't realize II till he travels.
Why, you can actually go to places in
this country where you don't owe any
Ody."-Puck
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Other Factors in the Political Situation:

The Mexican question is by means settled
No matter whether Carranza Villa or any one
else is finally triumphant, the day OF reckoning is
yet to come. The policy of watchful waiting,
while it may have kept us at peace has made pos
sibIe an era OF, lswIessness and rapine in Mexico
and the time will come when the European powers
which grant our right TO control this hemisphere
will ask damages for, outrsges committed upon
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
4 Mystery.

Newedd-"Did you spend so much
money as this before / married you ?"
Mrs. Newedd-"Why, yes" Newedd-
Then bless me II can understand why
your father went on so when l took you
away from .him"-Chicago Tribune.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

You know President Wilson's policy" said
former President Taft to an audience of Canadians
and referring to the war. I'm loyal to the Pres
idcnt and behind him in that policy. You
wouldn't think much OF nc ii | wasn't" No. the
Canadians wouldn't think much of him ii he didn't
support the Presidents position, and neither would
Americans
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

An actor from Kansas City, who imagined him
self millionaire, accused maid in a Philadelphia
MOTEL of stealing bar of soap and two postage
stamps from his room. tried to throw a detective
out OF window and finally locked up. Well,
some nonaircs behave just like that.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Some Speculation.

Young Spunkleigh invested 500 and
acquired S,0Oo.O0o."
Good Lord-how did he do it?''
Bought an engagement ring for
steel kings only daughter. FLORIDA
Times L nion.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Making ChanRe.

Mr.. Openhand-I don't see any possible
use for those proposed half-cent pieces.
Mr.. Flintskinner-They will be a great
help in the cause OF charity.-Brooklyn
Citizen. q.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Morning Smiles.
BIissfuI Ignorance.

They seem to be so well suited for
each other "Ncs. neither Of them has
brains enough to realize what frost
the other one is."-Buffalo Express
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

While President Wilson was engaged in writing
pointed notes he indited one to Carranza telling
him not to annoy the diplomats in Mexico City.
If he answers at all Carranza is quite likely to
tell the President not to annoy him.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
1t Can't Be Done.

Mrs Hicks-'Have you ever tried
shopping by mail?" Mrs. Wicks-''My
dear, one cannot shop that way; one can
only buy things by mail'-BostOn Tran
script
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

That audience OF one thousand persons who
walked out OF Milwaukee thcatcr when "Thc Star
Spangled Banner was played but returned for
Die Wacht Am Rhine" accomplished nothing be-
yond making fools OF themselves
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Misery offered the man who saved
his life half a dollar"
did the man accept it,"
Yes. but he handed Misery % cents
change. ."-Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

That Berlin stSry of British plot to capture
f4l Sir Roger Easement, the chap who has been
trying unsucccssfully to inspire disloyaty in Ire
land, reads like moving picture scenario,
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Taft. View on Arm. shipmeut..

Editor Of The Washington Herald:
read in this mornings New York
World that former President Taft, in an
interview at Toronto Ontario, gave ut
terance to the following In regard to an
embargo on munitions of war:
We would be fools Of the most ex-
asperating type il we did not permit
the export of munitions of war from the
United States to any nation who Will
buy; and this reason / have not stated
publicly before-because there is a large
amount of capital invested legitimately
in the manufacture of war engines and
materials in our country, and this prob
ably would be injured beyond recovery
should We take any such action
When so illustriOus as advocate OF
Peace can place monetary reasons
higher than the principle itself. may we
not expect some noted temperance orator
soon to give utterance to a parallel like
this:
We would be fools OF the most ex-
asperating type il We did not permit the
sale of whisky. wine, beer and all in
tOxiCants to any one who will bUy-be-
cause there is a large amount Of capital
engaged in that manufacture in our coun-
try. and this probably would be injured
beyond recovery should laws be passed
fOrbdding their sale
Two strong and consistent arguments in
the causes of Peace and Temperance, are
they not?
Consistency thou art a jewel"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

In the year 1918. 10000 persons left the
United States with the intention OF sea-
Ting in Canada, compared with itoIn In
1914 -
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Sterling exchange continues to decline and
more il. l~:C>. OF gold arc expected in the near
future, IT, ,::; now the country to have no
use Tor " ..'ne,, even if the government itself is
lard lip.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
First printing of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
HELLO; THERE

.lNhcrc'cr yoU are, whee'er you be,
o sad and lonesome friend of mine,
If so you have such need of me
e.. I'LL GLADLY BE YOUR VALENTINE!
CCoBnght, 1851
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

| suppose that it is this harmony that all OF us
arc trying TO reach. But there are millions in the
world who haven't reached it and can't find out
what the matter is.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Haven't you people suddenly change from
depressed invads to cheerful workers when they
have had duties suddenly thrust upon them. duties
that brought them into harmony with the Lie
about them?
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

The police records furnish accounts OF many
cases where crimes have been committed re-
suit of the sense Of ineficicncy. There people
who become desperate through realizing their own
weakness and unimportancc.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14
Congenital Defects.
BY JOHN ID. BARRY.

lust as l entered there bright-faced boy
u of twelve leaving the Office. did you
notice that young fellow" said the doctor. He
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

| suppose that not one OF us is wholly free from
some such physical defect. VIC arc like machines,
that with slight change OF gear. would be vastly
more efficient Moreover, these defects OF ours
arc closely related to our moral defects. We are
only just beginning realize the close relation be-
tween the physical and moral nature.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

| asked the doctor what effect his treatment
had had upon that boy OF his. 1T has made big
change in his life The first thing they did for
him at the school to move him from the back
OF the room to the front, where he could things
Now his defect is generally recognized, and the
boy, instead OF being punished for it, is helped He
feels that he is surrounded by friends instead of
focs. He takes an interest in his work and he has
become one of the best scholars in the school"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

That little story set me thinking There must
be many youngsters like that boy, not to speak of
the mature folks who are suffering in similar ways.
And there must be many more who go through
life and suffer from other physical defects. Often
they don't know what the matter is, but they all
feel "thc world is against them"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-14

Educators more or less alive to the situa-
ton 1t provides them with ono OF the most i'm
portant Of their reasons for insisting on medical
supervision in our public schools Already there
is some such supervision in San Francisco But it
is inadequate. To be properly done the work re-
quires the cooperation OF large number OF ply
sicans Under present conditions something might
be accomplished by training the teachers.