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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-07

got it by judicial decree and moi
by force of arms. From the day
that President Cleveland sent thai
message to Congress the nations OF
Europe have looked upon the Unit
ed States in a different light. The
Monroe Doctrine, which is the fore.
most positive feature of our foreign
policy, is no longer a toy with
which we are graciously permitted
to amuse ourselves, but it is an &C.
cepted factor in international polity
which commands the respect of al
the world.''
In our exuberance over the sue.
cess Of Mr.. Olney's bold and un.
selfish enunciation of the Monroe
Doctrine we failed to realize severa
aspects of this question. In the
first place, we had proudly declared
the Monroe Doctrine to be a part Of
international law, failing to distin.
guish between law and policy. In.
ternatlonal law is rule of order OF
conduct among nations, while 9
policy is the method by which the
government and affairs of a nation
or of any institution is administered
President Cleveland, in his mes.
sage, said: 1T may not have beer
admitted in so many words to the
code of international law, but since
in international councils every ma.
ton is entltled to the rights belong
ing to it. if the enforcement of the
Monroe Doctrine is something we
may justly claim. it has its place in
the code of international law as GER
tainly and as securely as if it were
specifically mentioned, and where
the Unites is a sujtor before the
high tribunal that administers in
ternational law, the question to be
determined is whether or not we
present claims which the justice of
that code of law can find to be right
and valid.
To this Professor T. s. Woolsey
replies that there is no high tribu-
nal. no code of international law,
except in a metaphorical sense. If
the. passage means anything-which
is uncertain-it means that the
Monroe Doctrine is a part of the
body of international law because it
is in harmony with the ideas of JUS
tice. This is an error. The rules
of international law are founded
upon principles of natural justice,
but everything consonant with its
ideas of justice is not a rule of in
ternational law.
From this it would seem clear
that every nation has the right of
continuingsand developing it's exis-
tence, of giving effect to, or preserv-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-07
their fears seem to have been am
ply justified by the facts.

| their fears seem to have been am
ply justified by the facts.
During the war between Gaate-
mala and Salvador. in. 1890, our
good Offices were rendered in an ef-
fort to mediate between the warning
powers. Our suggestion was not
only refused, but resented; our con-
sulate at San Salvador was attacked,
and as result we forced promise
of reparation..
In the following year We denied
Chile the right to purchase arms on
the Pacific coast. 1t has always
been considered lawful for mer-
chants to sell arms to all the world,
at peace or at war. Very bitter
feeling arose over this matter in
Chile. Such acts are departure
from the old and safe policy of the
fathers. 1t means courling rather
than avoiding foreign entangle
ments.
Multiplied examples may be given
to show how and in what manner
we have interpreted and applied the
Monroe Doctrine. But let us not
forget that the trouble lies not with
the Doctrine, but the use made
thereof and Herewith. And when
we are SO ready to say by their
fruits ye shall know them," we are
critlcising a mistaken identity; that is
the doctrine or method, instead of
those who are at the helm of state
and nation. Another of the alleged
fruits" of the Monroe Doctrine is
the Intervention by our government
in the governmental affairs of a sis
ter republic to collect revenue to
pay a debt which that republic
owes to some European power, and
these interventions have become as
startlingly frequent as they have be-
come increasingly embarrassing in
character. So long as this govern
ment will allow itself to constitute
a collector of debts, and interfere
with others rights to do as they
please with their own money, there
will be unnecessary strife and en-
tgendering of well founded jealousles.
In short, many of the events. of
the past quarter century have amply
justified our Southern Neighbors in
feeling that the Monroe Doctrine,
under which term they include our
general foreign policy in the west
ern hemisphere, means interference
and Intervention.
With all it's shortcomings, the
Monroe Doctrine is one of the most
effective instruments for peace as it
has been and is being developed by
this nation and accepted by other
nations. No other policy could
have been as efficient in promoting
peace in the western hemisphere
and in giving to each nation thereon
the chance to develop along it's own
lines. Moreover, we must make it
evident that we do not intend to
permit the Monroe Doctrine to be
used by any nation on this CONT
nent as shield to protect it from
the consequences of it's own mis-
deeds against foreign nations.
Lastly it is the one great essential
that there be unity in creating and
maintaining and making effective
an all-American public opinion,
whose power shall influence inter-
national conduct and prevent inter-
national wrong, and narrow down
the causes of war, and ever nearer
to the perfection of ordered liberty.
So shall come security and prosper
ity, production and trade, wealth,
learning, the arts, and happiness
for us all.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-07
: ~
Things I'd like To Do
BY. II. 8. Med

81 I'D like to make somebody S load seem Ing ghter:
TdIke to make somebody sway seem brighter
And their happiness to last little longer
5 Their hinting heartso beat little stronger:
I'd like to aid some poor discouraged one
To struggle untilssat last. the goal is won.
For when deaths angel calls I fain
Would know my life has not been lived In vain
81 I'd like to bring somebody JOY and happiness.
g Their darkened hour. with sympathy to bless;
6 I'd like to Danish pain. despair and woe
= And leave ray Of Hope where ere go:
I'd like to call each one I meet friend.
i The hand Of fellowship to each extend
}| So when leave this varld of pain
I'll know my Life has not been lived In vain.
'I To those who are bound by poverty 'scod chain
& On whom starvation her cold hand has lain;
81 I'd like to take an abundance of food
,l And show to them that God is good:
'l I'd like to have just enough of gold
'l To give some wanderer shelter from the cold;
I'd like atone and wash from my life the stain
,l Of SIN and know have not lived in vain.
9SSS8a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
GERMANS SEIZE
THE NORWEGIAN
STEAMER Err

London. Oct. ia dispatch from
Stockholm says the Norwegian. steam
ship Err, loaded with cotton and
bound from Bergen. Norway, for Co
penhagen, Denmark. was seized Sat-
urday by German warship in the
Cattegat, the arm Of the North Sea
between Sweden and Jutland.F ..y
The Fir left Gothenburg, Sweden.
with 5000 bales Of cotton ostensibly
for Copenhagen. but got on a wrong
course through fog' and was cap
tured" by a German torpedo boat. a
telegram to the Copenhagen Politiken
from Malmo asserts. Capt. Bredins.
who was taken aboard the Fir for the
alleged purpose of plotting the vessel,
the message adds, turns out NOT to pos
sess a pilots license. ..r
The Fir is Of 1887 tons gross. She
left New York Sept. 8 bound for
Gothenburg, where she arrived Oct. 8.
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WATCH FOR YACHT
WITH II GERMAN
SEAMEN ABOARD

washington. Oct. Tat the instance OF
the navy department. the treasury de-
partment sent orders to all coast guard
stations and collectors Of customs along
the Atlantic coast to keep sharp look
out for the Eclipse. the small yacht IN
which II men from the informed German
auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm are
supposed to be fleeing south.
Saturday the coast guard service re-
ported to the navy department that they
had received telegram from the Uni-
ted States life saving station at Vir-
sinia Beach. Va, saying that on Mon
day at 3 O'Clock P. NJ, a sloop answer
ing the description Of the Eclipse pass
ed the station about four miles on shore,
bound south. Efforts VIII be made to
apprehend the Eclipse.
Naval officers said Saturday that offi-
GERS and men Of the Eitel Friedrich. most
of whom are Of the regular German
navy, had given on trouble and seemed
anxious to comply with the REQUIREMENTS
of their paroles. Most Of those attach
ed to the Kronprinz wilhelm. 1t was
said, belonged to the merchant marine
service Of Germany.
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REPORT $4,000 OF
TEJJTONS KILLED
IN SERBIA DASH

Paris. Oct 17.-Austro German
losses in the campaign against Ser
bia up to Thursday evening, Oct. IA.
were estimated at $4,000 officers and
men killed and $4,000 wounded. &C
cording to a dispatch received Satur-
day by the Temps. from Nish' the
Serbian capital. The Serbian army OPP
Grating in the north. the message adds'
also sustained heavy losses.
The Nish dispatch. which Is timed IL
o'clock Thursday evening. says:
.All Austro- German attacks on the
Obrenovatz- Belgrade-Semendria front
have been repulsed, the enemy sus-
tanning serious losses. The German
army which attempted to turn the
right wing of the Serbians at Semen
0ria was driven back into the marsh
of Godomine, situated on the right
bank of the Danube near the fortress
of Semendria. A Bavarian battalion
was thrown into the swamps. Along
this entire front it was quiet today.
THE pressure of German troops
in the vicinity of Pozarevackus con-
tinues. Enemy reinforcements in large
numbers are reported to be coming
from the north.
THE Austro- German losses up to
this evening are estimated at $4,000
killed and 10000 wounded. The Ser
bian army operating in the north also
sustained heavy losses. .,.
"Nish and other Serbian cities are
preparing solemn receptions for the
Anglo French troops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

the owner, Master William Henry
Vanderbilt, son of Alfred Vanderbilt,
becomes Of age, when he will decide
whether he will live there.
The farm will be in charge Of a few
caretakers and Reginald c. Vanderbilt
will watch over the place until it pass
es into possession Of the Vanderbilt
heir. N i -
The sale lasted all day and the SELL
ing prices were Iconsidered% good and
some were high. especially for the
horses. The largest purchasers of
horses were James Cox Brady, Sam
uel Willets and Won der Kosh of New
York, and Charles Finn Of New Ha-
ven.
The noted 3-year-old Portius, a colt
Of Tiger Lily, went for $500 with the
mother shown, but not offered for sale.
Other colts went as low as s110 i-.
Carriages went fairly we'll. q pony
coach which Master William Henry
Vanderbilt used some time ago, brought
1895, while the large coach went for
$500. Reginald. c.. Vanderbilt offered a
pair of his noted show bay geldings,
the winners of many prizes, Hertez sell
ing for $3.50. and Hamlet for $3.50. which
were bought by Mr.. Bowman of Bit
more. ... -.4.
The harnesses sold from SIS to 800.
Brood mares sold from $65 to $500, Lady
Kathline bringing the latter price. Reg
istered cows went from $50 to $500, with
farm wagons and farming implements
gazing to the farmers in the town and
adjoining places for good prices.
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HILSTROM LOSES
CHANCE FOR LIFE
FROM THE BOARD

Salt Lake City, Oct. 1.-THE board
Of pardons denied communication to
Joseph Hillstrom Saturday night and
terminated his reprieve. He will now
he taken before the district court and
sentenced to death.
Hillstrom, convicted slayer of two
men, meeting here Saturday with q
long criminal record.
= The l. W.. w. poet, who was saved
by President Wilson from the firing
squad Oct. l, was declared to have
been a Mcnamara aid in nation wide
dynamiting and to have been arrested
in Butte during the labor troubles
there, as well as having participated
in the attempted l. w. w. invasion of
Mexico from California.
Also confronted with evidence of ar
rests in Layton, Utah, and San Pedro,
Cal, Hillstrom maintained the silence
that has led even his own lawyers to
suggest he wants to become mar
tyr" in the 1. w. w.
Hillstrom was charged with shooting
a. Layton deputy sheriff in 1911. but
was released for lack of evidence. The
San Pedro charge was holding up a
street car.
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TRIO OF, RED SOX
STARS HUNTING
til N. H. STATE

Ashland. NH. Oct. H.-Tris Speaker,
Ernie Shore, ICarl Mays, the baseball
stars and their party of hunters. arriv-
ed from Boston by automobile at the
Maynard camp on the shore of Big AS
guam lake at z Saturday evening. The
party are guests of I'D and John May
nard Of Plymouth.
They were a hungry crowd when they
struck camp. but an elaborate supper
was all ready and they did it full JUS
tice. The meal was a climax Of a mem
orable day on the road from Boston
At Manchester, N. H., the party was
given royal reception at the Derryfield
Club. At Lakeport, N. H., Mr.. Hale
with about 100 rooters was on hand to
receive then,. *.~
Three young women living In the out
skirts of Laconia, learning that iris
Speaker was to pass through, walked
five miles to meet the party. Speaker
took the young women into his car and
gave them a long ride.
Speaker led the four automobiles into
camp and was able to find the Summer
home Of Mr.. Maynard unassisted. This
country is. famous for bears, and the
speaker party Inou6Ht tHey nau run INTO
one when they struck a large skunk
but they soon changed their views
Tomorrow morning an early start will
be made for an automobile trip through
the mountains. The party will return
for supper at the hotel in Plymouth, and
then return to the Maynard camp. The
rest of their time will be spent in fish
ing and hunting. All were enthusiastic
over their reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
GERMAN JUSTICE
IN BELGIUM SAID
TO BE REALIZED

Berlin, {By Wireless to Tuckerton)'
Oct. 1.-THE. Deutsche Tages Zei-
tusg," says the Overseas News Agen-
cy. publishes an interview which a
correspondent has had with Gen. Won
Kissing, military governor Of Belgium,
in which Gen. Won Kissing states that.
with the exception of the railways. all
the Belgian departments are now
working under supervision, Of the
German administration in that coun-
try. s-...
Industry. adds the Governor Cen
eral, has been reduced in volume be-
cause of the lack of raw material, but
all the mines are now working. Com
pulsory school attendance is in effect
everywhere, and the governor states
that he hopes to be able soon. to re-
open the University of Client.
THE best of relations exists be-
tween the government and the church,
the governor adds. and he declares
himself satisfied with the attitude Of
the population. which is beginning, he
says, to recognize the justice Of the
German administration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
BRITISH ENJOYS
OF LOAN COMM'N
SAIL SATURDAY

New York Oct. 17.-Lord Reading.
Sir Henry darlington and Sir EDWARD
Holden, the ENJOYS Of Great Britain
in the arrangement Of the $500. Ooo'ooe
war loan, sailed for home Saturday on
the American Liner st. Louis. they
left Basil B. Blackett, secretary OF the
glo-French loan commission to
complete the details.
Baron Reading, speaking to the re-
porters, said:
I'VE are all very well satisfied with
the success Of our mission and we are
deeply grateful to all with whom we
came in contact. The expression OF
sympathy for our cause. which have
met us everywhere. have touched me
deeply. s.iN..-
Whatever happens or is happening,
nothing can change the attitude OF
Great Britain. The war must go on
until we have attained one end, and
that end is final and decisive victory
Until the victory comes to us we are
prepared to make every possible sac
rifice." ei-
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OF
ADMIRAL LITTLE
IS'POSTPONED

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE courtmartial
Of Rear Admiral William N. Little. re-
tired, was postponed Saturday until Nov.
l, Admiral Little explaining to Secretary
Daniels that he would be unable to pre-
pare his defence by next Monday. the
original date set by. Secretary Daniels.
The officer is charged with neglect Of
duty in having, as machinery inspector.
accepted submarine k-2 from the build
ers when he is alleged to have known
that there was defective construction in
her electric storage batteries.
In documents relating to the case made
public Saturday Admiral Little is quoted
as having said that acceptance Of the
boat was based on the contractors
agreement to stand back of the battery
for all time as to the alleged careless
workmanship" The present navy in
spector. at the Fore River Shipbuilding
plant. Quincy. Mass, where the sub
marine was constructed, reported he was
unable to find any written record Of the
agreement in the files of his Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
DENIAL OF ANY
DISTRESS IN THE
FEDERAL LEAGUE

New York. Oct. 1.-THE Federal
League club owners are not impor-
tuning any officials of organized base
ball in an attempt to bring about
peace, said President James A.. Gill
more Of the Independent circuit in a
statement issued Saturday Gilmore
denied the reports that the Federal
Leaguers had visited the world series
In any other capacity than that of
spectators. He said that there was. a
deep motive in the reports that were
circulated to the effect that the Fed
eral League was in distress and was
making strong. efforts to bring about
peace. 49,, ~.
Gilmore said that many Of the play
ers who were in orgapized ball this
season have not signed for 1916. and
the reports that the Fedsrals are seek
ing peace are being circulated with the
intention If keeping these players
from signing with the independent cir
cult. He said that 1t was ridiculous to
suppose that the Federal League club
owners were attempting, to reach to
agreement with organized ball in re-
gard to salary limit for players. He
said that the fact that the Federals
were able to pay large salries to play
ers was one Of the leagues strongest
weapons and there was no intention
Of throwing it away.
President Gilmore said that the
showing Of the Federal League clubs
In the West was satisfactory and that
the Fa6erals were rapff1lv gaining IN
favor in that section Of the country.
With the establishment of Federal
League club in this city, Gilmore feels
certain that the league VIII win pop
ularity in the East.
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BRYAN SAYS THE
PRESIDENT MAY
BE MISTAKEN

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE President
may be mistaken as to what the people
wish,'' said William Jennings Bryan Sat
urday, discussing the national prepared
ness program. announced by the admin
istration.
II do not care to discuss the Presi-
dents position said Mr.. Bryan, how
ever, until he himself announces his
position. He said in his address to the
naval board that he believed the country
was convinced that we should be ade-
quately prepared. But the people differ
as to what is adequate preparedness, and
until he states in figures what he re-
his position.
I'm deciding what is adequate for de-
fence we must consider the dangers t.
be met and whether they are real OF
imaginary. A great many people believe
that the dangers now talked of are i'm
aginary and that the amount we are
now annually appropriating without any
enlargement, gives us adequate protec-
ton against real dangers that may con-
front us. Then 1t must be remembered
that the President has only stated what
he believed to be the wish of the people.
He may be mistaken as to what the peo-
pie really wish, because there has been
no authoritative expression from them.
To rely on the newspapers that repre-
sent the special interests for informa-
ton as to what the people want, vio-
lates every rule of evidence. It's like
saying If you don't believe the medi-
cine is good, read the advertisement.
1.-THE President is seeking to carry
out the will Of the people. If he finds,
as I think he will, that the people are
against the program which the jim
goes have outlined, he will be glad to
oppose the program. In fact, I think
he will feel relieved when he is con-
WINGED the people prefer to retain the
moral standards which have prevail
ed instead Of adopting the brute force
policies which have led Europe into
this unspeakable war.
1.-THE questioned to be determined is
not what any particular person think
the people wants, but what the peo-
pie really do desire as a national pol
icy. This we cannot know until the
senators and congressman who speak
for the people give us their interpre-
tation Of the public will, and that will
simply raise a presumption, but it
is the only presumption on which the
nation can act until the voters have
a chance to approve or disapprove of
the vote of Congress,
$50 far. the people have approved
Of the policy which the jingoes now an
nounce. On the contrary, they. approx
ed. year ago, the governments re-
fusal to embark upon this wild policy
of prenzied preparedness which has
for many years been urged on in SEES
sions Of Congress by special interests
which finad profit in anrmy and navy
contracts"
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REORGANIZATION OF
NEWPORT POLICE

Newport, r. l., Oct. ia resolu-
ton asking for the reorganization Of
the city's police department was pass
ed today at mass meeting called at
the instance of naval officials and citi-
Gems for the purpose Of taking steps
to remove liquor and gambling tempta-
ton from naval apprentices stationed
here. Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight,
in command Of the N9rra3ansett bay
naval district, Capt. Roker Wells. head
Of the training station. and former
Congressman William Paine Shefield
were among the speakers. Amdavits
Of private investigators who were read
charged that there were 147 places
selling liquor Illegally and Is gambling
resorts in the city. -.
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RUM0R OF PEACE
between GERMAN
lAn 1T 0nlFll

London, Oct. 1880 A. M.-Rsr
peace tentatives have been mad y
tween Berlin and London are ~
current in Berlin, according %
Times correspondent, but the Tina
an editorial characterizes 1.-THE a
that Great Britain is in a tempr
listen to any peace talk ito grot..|
for serious refutation."
These rumors probably are the N
come Of discussions in the BIN
newspapers concerning the differs,
of opinion in the cabinet and the =
ratisfaction with the government -
ifested in political quarters regasaI
the Dardanelles campaign and thu \
Ioniki expedition and the unenIh|
ening nature of Sir Edward ctsl
last exposition of these matters
In addition the recruiting d!fbusI
is undoubtedly giving the British i
lie serious concern and in the POM
mind any idea of the withdrawn
the Dardanelles expedition is en-,
ingly unwelcome.
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4 Rome, via Paris, Oct. 17.-1o.s p. M.
The, question Of Italy's participation
or non-participation in the Balkan
campaign is still agitating the coun-
try which is divided into two camps.
one favoring the sending Of troops to
aid the Serbians and the other believ-
ing that all the Italian forces are re-
quired at home.
It siasserted that the difference IN
opinion even extends to the cabinet
ana threatens its solidarity. A rumor
was in circulation today that Baron
Sonnino, the foreign minister follow
ing the lead Of M. Delcasse, the French
minister of foreign affairs, might re-
sign. ISL
Those Of the people who are oppos-
ed to italy sending troops to the Bal
kans are pointing out diplomatic mis-
takes which involved the allies there.