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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
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will prevent that The Canal Zone is, however.
nearly fifty miles long and is only ten miles
wide. so that invasion by land forces will be
easv if the zone is not very strongly fortified
and garrisoned Advanced national outposts,
like Malta and Gibralt r, must be Gin strenSth)
Maltas and Gibraitars," says Mahan. But, as
with our home coasts, the canals first line of
defence is the navy, and our fleet should al
ways be strong enough 70 keep an enemy from
ever getting near enough for invasion.
With regard to the future OF the canal there
are two facts which cannot lie emphasized too
strongly. First-Barring the Monroe Doctrine,
there is no policy or possession OF the United
States which is more likely to breed war for
its retention than the world prize, the canal
Sccondly-Should we bc too week to defend it
in war all OF its military advantages would
pass TO the enemy which took it. In that
event its construction will simply have weak
cred us UNNECESSARILY, for through it We shall
have opened gateway for the nat ems OF
EUROPE to cur Pacific Coast and our overseas
possessions beyond.
That these forecasts have sound bases in
history he story Of the Suez Canal proves 1t
was built for Egypt by France; 1t has passed.
seemingly for all time. to England The vital
necessity for British highway to India pre-
determined its ultimate ownership. Beginning
with Gibraltar, Engl nd slowly through long
wears acquired Malta. Cyprus, Perrin and Alden.
The missing link was the caral. and Disrael
secretly bought large, almost controlling,
interest in its shares. Then. in 1882, England
entered Egypt TO restore order" Now, in
1915. after uninterrupted occup ton. she pro-
claims prctec,orate over that Land and sand,
and holds the canal in a grip that viii never
lcosen.
OUR RICHEST PACIFIC TERRITORY
MOST EXPOSED TO INVASION.
Our Pacific states that is, the territory de-
pendent on that ocean for commercial outlet,
coniprise-es James 6. Blaine once said-"an
area OF nearly 100000 square miles, larger in
extent than the German Empire and the four
Latin countries Of Europe combined Fur
Their. including Alaska. our outlying possessions
in the Pacific have an aggregate area which IS
more than one>fourth thzt Of the United States
proper and more than one-hfth that OF the
whole continent OF Europe.
The actual and potential wealth OF this vast
territory defes computation. On January lS'
1915, the Legislature of the State oil Washing
ton forwarded a petition for coast detences TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
TNDEFENDED CARIBBEAN CHIEF WEAKNESS OF =. S.
Fee, for Each Coast Equal
to Defeating Any Fee Is
the Primary Need of
Adequate Defence.

Copyright a5 b, the w,,.,t syndicate ns1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
LACK or SOUTHERN COAST
BASES FOR THE FLEET.

'or attack on our Eastern coast or on the
mama Canal any enemy except Great Brit
- ~ would first have 20 seize a convenient ana
.1''eent base for his fighting ships and trans
.N1 Such naval base when fully developed
Ie Malta or Gibraltar. harbor on island
maitland equipped 20 meet a fleets needs
repairs supplies. coal and docking. II
'Aeie, 1t shoyld be a commanding strategic
.uon' and il should be always 80 iorthed
- ssrTisoned as to be self-protec,ing, since
<'wise the feet will have TO waste its force
/, s'sIdng IT, From a naval base ships can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
Through 1t Europe Would
Strike for the World
Pr.ze. the Panama
Canal.
b. PROF VIM. LEDYARD CATHCART

c..dra,. Of the Naval Academy, former officer
Of the navy. famous American naval authority
To no mans presentation OF an ade-
uosfe defence plan is a better hearing
entitled than 10 Professor Cafhearfs'
ss former officer of our navy ne has
osined a reputation as an eminent au-
tborjfy in naval matters.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
A Constructive Plan Needed

With critical situation Clifton fronting the people of the Arzona--for all people necessarily interested-we feel that no good purpose can be served by trying blame the manifest bungling which has occurred at Clifton, without delay simple but definite constructive plan should be evolved adjust along the lines of justice and concession, ntolerable situation; a situation so serious that to trfe it. or play politics it, is like playing with dynamite.
 Such constructive plan, in judgment should involve the prompt resumption of work tho mines the departure from the field of the Eanizers of the Western Federation of Miners hay ing permanent interests here, and the immediate adjustment of the grievances of the men in spirit of liberahty. fair play and mutual concession.
 With things they today Clifton, forty I've hundred men unemployed, prvation is in crossing under the strain of :he situation naturally more difficult each day for those the mems leaders who council patience and self control hold the in check. Vast mining properties assessed in 1914 for nearly twenty-five million dollars. idle and daily depreciating in value. and business of every character throughout -hc Clifton Morenci district paralyzed, while -he is daily under heavy expense in main aiming police service.
 understand that at the request of the operators committee their former eu- nloyes. including any Western Federation offi- cials. is to be sent at to Fl Paso to confer with the operators regarding the differences tween themselves and If the right spirit is shown hoth sides this conference should spell industrial peace. and resumption of work. If such Is result believe .uestiOns issue should be submitted O a cf mediation. two men to be appointed by the operators. two by the workers mines. and the fifth member of this mediation commission might well be NIT. l. $. Myers. the federal repre- sentative here of the Department of Labor.
 Arizona does not propose have in this such conditions have disgraced Michigan and Colorado What it does however, is an ad- iustment of the present difficulty resump- tioa of work with further Quibbling, playing for position, interference from agtators
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

"way now not even God would
 know
 Should I and all my men fall dead. These very winds forget their way, For God from these dread seas is
 gone. Now speak, brave Admiral, speak
 and say" He said: Sail on, sail on, and on:' They sailed, they sailed; then spoke
 the mate:
 This mad sea shows his teeth to-
 night; He curls his lip, he lies in wait, With lifted teeth as if to bite! Brave Admiral. say but one good
 word:
 What shall we do when hope is
 gone?"
 The words leaped as a leaping
 sword:
 Sail on, sail on, sail on, and on!' Then pale and wan he kept his deck And pierced through darkness, ah
 that night Of all dark nights! and then
 speck- A light! a light! a light! light! It grew. a star lit flag unfurled! It grew to be Times burst of dawn He gained a worldl He gave that
 world
 It's grandest lesson: On and on!'
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

would sink into comparative insignfcance if party will slip plank into its platform calling the creation of a national department for the tro of the production and distribution of that prime necessity of modern life that smelly volatile liquid. gasoline
 We told that few weeks ago the freight rate gasoline from the such in land points Phoenix materially reduced, but that the wholesale price very after raised so that the consumer received benefits. When the short distance that separates Arizona the Oi! fields of California considered there seem to be for the complaints frequently heard regarding the marked difference price of gasoline in the two states. It is probably the fact that misery, likes company" that inspired reference to the New York gasoline market. Seri- ousy speaking however. the gasoline of Ari- zona have right either lower prices. satisfactory statement of the various items of transportation and selling that make the diff ference referred to. Gasoline is easy mOdty handle unusual items pense enter into it's transportation retailing. Every fair minded person IS willing have all who share in its production and make sOnabe profit.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

Azores, the Canaries and the Verde.
 tern Europe touching at the ports of England and of Ireland. It is Fri
 day, the third day of August, 149A.
 We look out upon the harbOr in
 the early dawn. The sun has not
 yet risen, but some strange cOmmo-
 tion has stirred the populace of this
 ancient city, for the inhabitants are
 surginS out from the streets con-
 verging on the harbor. Lying in the
 docks are three small ships. The
 blanched and fearful faces of the citizens gazing at them, arouses our curiosity, and from the lips of one we hear this remarkable story:
 It seems that a few months ago destitute and despairing stranger stopped at the Franciscan monastery near the city to beg for bread and water for his little son. The good friar John happened to observe the pilgrim and. struck by his unusual appearance, invited him into the cloister He there found that the stranger was Christopher Columbus. an unknown foreigner. without means or influence. The friar learned that y endeavoring to interest people in the visionary scheme to sail straight west upon the ocean, far beyond the known shores and islands. on the theory that by this means a short and direct route to the riches of India would be discovered. Before coming to Spain he had spent many years in Portugal endeavoring to in In Sf hot ,rrr- in his idle dream, but the noted anu learned men of the realm after great and careful study had rejected the scheme. For several years Colum- had TOW pressed the plan upon the Spanish rulers. Twice Ferdinand had gathered in council the ablest authorities of the kingdom The famous men of the University of Salamanca, as well as une leading scholars of Spain, had considered the matter and had reported unfavor- ably. The good friar. however, seemed to be deluded by the story of this dreamer and as he had formerly been confessor to the queen. he pre- vailed upon the wanderer to remain at the convent while he went in per son to present the issue to her. To the amazement of all Isabella had yielded and Ferdinand too had given his support.
 Some curse must have fallen upon us" continued our informer, for royal warrants were issued 70 outfit this terrible venture at this port. This caused such dismay to spread among our navigators that it was impossible to secure either ships or men. Our sailors are skilled and brave. They can go wherever man has gone and sail every known sea, but who wants to invite death in the awful perils and mysteries
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
The Price of Gasoline

For the first time in recent years. and possibly for the frs time since it's discovery. price of gasoline is higher in New York city than in Phoenix the retail price in New York having been boosted to 21 per gallon last Friday Fasteners usually complain a great about the high prices asked for gasoline the west but for time least will now have nothing Co say We wish that the fact that New York prices were higher than due a reduc- uoa here, rather than there. There is some consolation however, in the fact that local prices are not the highest earth, anyway
 The record prices said he due to two chief causes, first the immense exports for war purposes and second the marked increase in domestic consumption this year. that certain Well-known Detrcit manufacturer makes half i-lion cars this year. and other American rnanu- facturers give a combined output equal to his figure then, in response a popular demand, politicians may be making the price gasoline lecture of their campaign speeches. The tariff
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

There is one thing which you may take entirely out of the the doubtful, and place n the list of absolute certainties, and thst is:
 Detroit is going to have municipal ownership and operation of street railways just certainly that it will continue have transportation all.
 Detroit more escape this destined than it go back to the town pump, the oil street lamp the hand ddr;wn fire reel, the once-a- month steamer from Buffalo the privately ducted dame school.
 Whether it will be this year other year does not affect the certainty of DetrOits destiny in this respect. If Detroit is wise, municipal ship will be voted into effect this year. If Detroit needs the enemies of the citys progress those who have reward for their little theory than they have for the whole cy's welfare, then it may temporarily delayed But it is coming It has got come. It is the next logical development of Detroit metropolis
 Just as the towboat give way to the steamer-just the old-tme town crer's lantern give the electric light; just the old bo5tail horsecar had give the electric troll ley; just the old stage coach had to give way the railroad train-so private franchise ownership has got give way public control of public utili ties for the public benefit. It is the decree of progress.-Detrot News.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

More than game have enacted in 1915, and all but three of which held regular legislative sessions participated in this general movement to still further protect the game birds. fish and animals United States. Arizona, Georgia and Nebraska the only states that revisons additions their game laws this Many steps have been taken uniformity between state and national laws generally considered a desirable fea- Those who heard Dr. Hornaday's lecture Satur- day evening made to realize how important and how necessary it is that game should be carefully protected and it is to be hoped that a session of the Arizona legislature further steps along the lines suggested will be taken
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
The withdrawal of his

The withdrawal of his resignation canal governor by Major-General George w. Goethals has met with unanimous approval and the slides that have closed the canal really proven be q blessing disguise, for it this condition that caused the major to reconsider his resignation. He announced that he will stay Panama indefinitely until conditions to be permanently satisfactory Portland, Oregon, had offered Coethals s25.OOC year her city manager but fortunately for the country he could resist the call from his old job, where under his most capable guidance the worlds largest and most complex engineering problem has been solved. The of this competent officer the government employ is refreshing example of de- votion to the public service, a welcome incl dent in public life.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

l That he was merely a axe, ! For his little inside
 l Was swollen with pride,
 And we all make the same mistake. l Add together pride and man and then ! look at the formation. Behold the lit | tie speck perched on a pinnacle of the 1 universe-the proud little thing. he 1 isn't MUCH though he THINKS he is. Is this proud little thing stalking along through infinite space-in the grandeur of his littleness-is this crea- ture to make for himself a crown of Glory2 Is the creature to deny his own flesh and mock at his fellow man |? Sprung from the dust to which they
 must both return do you not think the proud one wrong?
 Do you not see how he suffers? No difficulty can stop his reasoning, plea sure never tempers his acts. While he lives he suffers pains, when he dies he cannot escape from the common grave. Should not humility abide with this frailty and help to atone for the ig norrance. error and imperfection? There is an honest pride. If there is anything in this world to be proud of it is because of some good action done
 as it should be done, without a selfish interest behind it. As a rule as a mans opinion of himself rises, so does the
 injury or resentment. It is resentment
 which gives the edge to the Instrument which struck him-it poisons the heat
 in the wound, which becomes incur able
 TOUCH the proud one-you give him
 PAIN-he is sore all over-he thinks every other person is void of sense and
 feeling-being possessed of so much
 himself. The wounds the sights he receives, the neglects, all of which an other person would not notice, always stab him. pierce his heart.
 Pride is q VICE which grows up in society, which is unobserved anu forms itself into strange shapes. In all cases of self-love it is the false friend and instead of checking it. treacherously feeds the sore and points out the ex- cellcnt traits within him, which makes him vain and makes him think more highly of himself than he ought to-
 There is no trait or weakness in a mans heart which requires greater help of good sense and good principle to guard against
 If pride, (false and otherwise) did not exist, we would have less of paupers. criminals and insane. If pride did not exist we would have less of caste and class If pride did not exist and more of love and fellew- feeling DID-more of the tender emotions of pity and sym pathy-more compassion, aside from self-if pride were banished and we surrendered to THESE-what a world this would be.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
National Defense, Pro and Con

Comptroller of Currency Williams in address enumerated the factors underlying cCuntrys imprecnable financial position and urged prcuaredness for defense. Discussing possible eff fleets of the the United States, he said: We are asleep among hungry and armed nations in a home crowded with gold and food our doors wide open and not gun the prem iSses-' Williams to be almost as radically pro the national defense proposition as the late William Jennings Bryan is wholly con"
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
A STAGGERER
links

Do you want be fairly staggered?" asked links.
 "I don't mnd,' answered Jenks obligi1glv Well think of number' said links. That doesn't stagger mel" retorted Jenks. Add the number 70 itself. "Donei"
 Multiply the result by the number" Done"
 Subtract the number result" Done Divide the result by the number" Done
 And the result is?"
 "1.957, ,639, ,S2O, 743.' replied Jenks promptly. I don't believe you for instant observed links, because you couldn't have worked the number you would have thought of if you'd pro- duced that result by playing fair" What Jenks original number? London Answers
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
cURIosIrY FATAL IN A TRENCH

Crawling hands and knees from under bridge traverse I suddenly came upon widespread pool of blood slowly blending with the dark mud a the bottom of the trench A little group Of gathered in corner of the trench round covered with a blanket. The tragedy told. A man, the trench, had wanted how the land lay and accordingly rashly exposed his head above the parapet. He had barely had time to give one look round when a German bullet went clean through his brain-London Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

The American people have found ed in the western world a new cOun- try. with wide-open doors for the oppressed of all other nations. and believe that our institutions of gov ermment are worth preserving. The duty of preserving these devOlves upon all the men and all the women in the United States who are enjoy ing the blessings of liberty and free dom and the protection of life and property under our flag.
 Andrew B. Humphrey.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
LIMIT BEGGING IN LONDON

Because of the abuse of unrestricted privileges granted for charity collections in the London commissioner of police recently issued regulations Henceforth must receive per mission from the police before attempting col lect contributions in public places No persons will permitted collect funds dog. and horse societies This class of collectors thrved greatly since the beginning of the war-New York Sun.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

The exercises were brought to a close with the singing of America" by the entire assemblage standing and led by Miss Luke.
 The stand and the front of the city hall were tastefully decorated with flags and bunting, presenting a very pretty Appearance.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
Umeem@@red Sense
 and Nonsense
(BY REMLIK)
sat up on an auto wheel

A fly sat up on an auto wheel
 And said: See the dust I make; The innocent insect did rot know
 That he was merely a fake, For his little inside Was swollen with pride, And we all make the same mistake.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13
MEMORY OF COLUMBUS

(Continued from Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1915-10-13

It's grandest lesson:
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-09-11
TafOya-de Baca
A Guest.

Wednesday, September 9th, at the
home of the brides foster parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nestor C.. de Baca, at
Bueyeros, occurred the marriage of
Miss Sofia C. de Baca TO Mr.. Miguel
Tafoya. The contracting parties are
two of the popular and deserving
young people of the Bueyeros coun-
try, and will make their home in
that neighborhood. The ceremony
was followed by a reception and
dance at the home of Don Nestor.
Press of business prevented The
News editor from attending, but we
are pleased TO extend congratula-
tions to the happy couple and wish
them every good.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-09-11
Hagan-Spargur

Last Monday evening, September
9Th, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hagan of Otto Valley, Oc-
cured one of the jolliest dances and
receptions of the summer. Their
lovely and dainty daughter, Bertha
was married TO Mr.. C. II. Spargur,
Jr., of Oklahoma. The young man
is of splendid manly character and
has made a great many friends
since coming here in March and Of
course all love Bertha-she has
grown TO womanhood before our
own eyes. 1t seems so short a time
since she was just little girl.
She was a lovely bride. Her dress
was of white silk with veil and Or
ange blossoms. Her maid of honor
was Miss Rosalee Durbin.
Edward Hagan was best man, and
Mr.. George Hagan gave the bride
away. The guests were $50. The
music was very good and old and
young danced until the eastern sky
became as rosy pink as the sweet
brides bushes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spargur will make
their home with the brides father
until their own coy little home is
ready, which will be sometime near
the holidays.
A Guest.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-09-11
Unusual Happenings

Cleveland, O-'What's your name,
Mr.?" asked the street repair de
partment timekeeper of a workman
II Wonder" the man replied. Don't
kid me, what's your name?' 81
Wonder" The mans name was
lily Wonder.
Richmond, Mo.-Mrs. Catherine
Roberts, 76 years old, was troubled
with swollen gums. A few days later
the edges of new set of teeth, her
third, appeared. Shortly she will
have complete set.
Martins Ferry, O.-Near the Riv-
erside Bridge Company's factory a
houseboat, loaded with pretty young
vacationists, was moored. But when
the girls began to disport them
selves in the water every day, in
garbs described as CLOSE TO nature -
the workmen in the factory threw
down their tools and spent their
time in the windows and on the
roofs Of the building watching the
antics Of the fair bathers. Now the
bridge company is suing to compel
the girls to move their hOuseboat
Kalamazoo, Mich.-On the same
day Eva Jackson found a sister from
whom she had been separated for
twenty years; helped to celebrate
the twenty-tirst birthday of Charles
II. Olmstead. and then, to cap the
climax, married him. The sister is
the wife of Arthur Brewer, a friend
of Olmstead, through whom the sis
ters traced their kinship
Dallas, TeX.-Tweet! Tweetl Ev-
cry time Miss Esther Hoffman, a
beautiful young society girl of this
town. takes a step, her pet canary
sings. She carries the bird every
where she goes, dangling from her
hand in a dainty cage.
Temple, Texas.-Esther Grant, II
years old, is the mother of a sever
pound baby girl. She is supposed u
be the youngest mother known tC
medical science. Her stepfather
being held in Jail for the crime
committed suicide.