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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

GERMAN diplomacy has succeeded once
" more in delaying the entrance of Italy
into the war What was described as an
Italian ultimatum expired at midnight on
Monday, but before that fateful hour Aus
tria made some concessions, the exact ma
ture of which has not been disclosed, and
Italy took no decisive action.
1t is clearly the German intention to drag
the negotiations out as long as possible in
order to avoid the necessity of resisting at
tack on the Italian frontier of Austria. The
German plans in the beginning were to rush
to Paris, dispose of the French, and then
turn back at their leisure to repulse the
Russian attack which the slow moving
armies of the Gear would not be ready
to make until the French were defeated.
These plans failed, the war dragging on
for months has proved
II there are any diplomatic arts which
can prevent an attack on the German-Aus-
trian lines on any other frontier they will
be used to their utmost, even to the extent
of surrendering to Italy on paper large sec
tions of Austrian territory II Germany
WINS that territory can he retaken, and II
Germany does not win Austria would lose
the territory anyway. The italian states
men must be aware of all this, and must be
playing their hand accordingly, with a nat
ural reluctance to be drawn into the mael-
strom which all men must feel who see what
Is going on in the trenches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
A Great Peace Epic

TINE EVENING LEDGER will begin tomorrow
L the publication of the most remarkable
peace story ever written. The policy it advo-
Gates is daring to degree. 1t is a remarka-
BILE anticipation in fiction of a reality today.
1t was published and given a limited circu-
lation two years ago
In the story, war between Germany and
tho United States is imminent. The whole
country clamors for it. Our fleet is assem-
bled in the Hudson and German expedition
against this country is about TO embark.
How the President in that crisis stood lone
figure above the turmoil and fought the great
fight for peace is vivldly recounted. The pro-
gram advocated in the story does not repre-
sent the views of this newspaper. But it Is
brilliant constructive piece of fiction, destined
perhaps to have great an influence in this
era as Uncle Toms Cabin" had in other stir
ring times. The EVENING LEDGER publishes
1t as a public duty in this crisis. and every
American citizen should read It. The prin-
cipal characters viii be recognized readily by
all who are conversant with public affairs
1t is a time when men should think peace and
talk peace, and THE Impeachment of Presi-
dent Israels" is likely to compel them to do
both
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
UNSPEAKABLE INDIGNATION

To the Editor Of the EUening Ledger:
Sir-I have read with unspeakable ndgna.
tion the editorial in your issue of this after.
noon.
No one denies the right of Germany to sink
the Lusitania but every sane, decent man
woman and child in the civilized world denis
her right to murder innocent noncombatants On
the high seas.
When you say there is some merit in the
German argument you evince lack Of knovl
edge of the fundamental principles of CIVILIZED
warfare which is incomprehensible.
Germany alone cannot make or unmake In.
ternatona law alter the ng-estaolshsa
practices of civilized nations, among which mons
is better known than the obligation of war.
ship to remove the noncombatant passenger
and crew from a merchantmen before sinking
her.
We have stood by and without protest per
mitted the devastation of Belgium the destruc
ton of Louvain and countless other atrocities;
are we again to stultify ourselves by per.
mitting the Lusitania incident to pass uh'
challenged? WILLIAM J TURNER
Philadelphia Nav 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
A Firm Note, But No Threat of War

TNHE Cabinet decided unanimously yester-
i day that the people of the United states
do not want war with Germany on account
of the Lusitana incident.
A firm note will be sent to Berlin out II
will carry no threat of war. 1t Will assume
Willingness on Germany's part to recognize
our Just claims 1t will leave the way "lue
open for peace, for righteous peace unoer
terms honorable alike to both nations.
Let citizens everywhere be calm II we
finally must have war let us enter t"o
shambles with a clear conscience, knowing
that we have exhausted every honoraole
effort for peace and have only yielded our
desires when driven to It by deliberate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

PENNSYLVANIA will soon free itself OF
L the reproach of being a laggard comtnu-
nifty The General Assembly has areauy
passed an admirable child labor BILL ana 1t
is about to enact law providing for system
of compensation to workmen for Injuries sus-
talned in their employment The workmen
compensation act is likely to be sent TO the
Governor before the close of the week.
The coal miners have had to fight to per-
suade the powers that be to include them
within the scope of the act. They are en-
gagged in a hazardous occupation, and If any
class of workmen deserve the protection OF
the State they certainly do. The evident de-
termination of the General Assembly to take
care of all kinds of workmen does credit to
the wisdom and humanity of its leaders
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
DIVIDED RESPONSIBILITY

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir AS view the matter, the steam
ship company and the English Government
should be indicted individually and collectively
for gross criminal negligence as accessories be-
fore the fact, for knowingly permitting ammu-
milton to be carried on a passenger boat. which
Is in itself an absolute contraband of war and
any nation would be justified. leaving out the
human freight element. in sinking instantly a
ship carrying such ammunition. Does England
suppose Germany is not as familiar with a
ships manifest as are the ships officers?
Then again. where is the English navy? Why
an escort not sent out so miles at sea 10
meet the liner? Are warshps more precious
than human lives? or Is the British Admiralty
obsessed with panlc2
l regret to be compelled to add that our own
Government should come I'm for a portion of
censure for permitting a liner to leave our
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
UNCLE SANS PREPAREDNESS

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger!
Sir-Your cartoon of Thursday last shows
Uncle Sam viewing the war situation In Europe
and in Asia. One coattail is being pulled by the
paclfst. who points to the war In Europe as
showing that great armaments do not keep
the peace; while the lingo pulls the other coat
tall and points to 'unprepared" China at the
mercy of prepared" Japan. Each coattail
puler cries out Now II you don't profit by
that lesson"
The curious part of 1t Is that Sykes repre-
sents Uncle Sam as scratching his head as II
in doubt Can there be doubt?
Was ever the right Ohe only right course
more unmistakabe? The Jingoes themselves
assure us that 1t takes years to build up
army and a navy. What about our prepared
ness in the meantime? On the other hand, shall
we watchfully wait and civilization torn to
shreds by maniacs2
JOHN C. TRAuTWINE. Jr
PHILADELPHIA Nav 10
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Calmness Will Not Prejudice the Justice Of
Our Cause


livery President with a respect for his
~ oath and the rule of the people Will, In
moments of popular excitement and Just In
dignation pointing to war, act as brake
viii caution against haste; will hunt for
some escape from the horrors Of war con-
sstent with dignity and patriotism, knowing
that If no other alternative exists Congress
in its constitutional power, after time Tor
deiberation has disclosed the real popular
opinion, will act.
4 demand for ,Cdr thot cannot survire the
passion Of the frst days Of public ind0na-
ton and ,cin not endure the test Of delay
and denberdtion bv all the people is not one
that should be yielded to.
Look back at our history and answer me-
II the resistance of Presidents to the demand
Of extremists for war has not earned for them
the gratitude of their country. Is 1t remem-
bered now to the discredit of Washington
that he kept us out of war with England; or
of Mckinley, that he struggled so hard
against just such warlike expressions as we
hear now, to keep MS out of the war with
Spain?
The task of the President is a heavy one.
He will not surrender our country's rights,
1t may be necessary that for hundred lives
and the method of their taking we should
lose thousands and hundreds of thousands OF
lives The national honor and interests may
ultimately demand It, but time for serious
thought and clearly Weighing the conse-
quences will not prejudice the justice of our
cause or the opportunity to vndicate it, and
this the President may be counted on to Sc
cure.-William Howard Taft.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
A LETTER OF CoMMENDATIoN

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Ledger:
Slr-I have just read the two editorial COL
umns in today's EVENING LEDGER on tho Lusl-
tania disaster and Its implications. 1 cannot
lay down the paper without writing you
line to tell you my appreciation. What you
say and the manner of your saying 1t rank at
once, in my opinion, with the best standards
of influential journalism. knowledge Wisdom
self-control and patriotism dominate and direct
that summing up of a situation the like of
which, perhaps, has never before confronted
the United States. t. j. NJ.
PHILADELPHIA, May TO-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
rEN sToRIEs ENOUGH

From the Chicago EVehIhB FU7I'
The Springfield Republican protests editor
tally against the erection OF a skyscraper In
its conservative little community. The Third
National Bank plans TO build a structure 10
stories In height-an unheard-of altitude for
Springfield Mass. This monstrous innovation is
viewed with concern IL should be prevented
by legislation thinks our contemporary whose
vision OF what Il may lead TO In years TO como
alarms its New England soul. The possibility
of is or 20 or 25 stories In the remote future. In
down upon the Republican with a sense OF
dread II is probable there may be reaction
from the skyscraper Signs OF reversion
10 more moderate attitudes are not wholly
isckinr hut if sprlnEhsld draws the line at 10
storiss Il viii be well within the limit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
THE NIGHT AND /

The night was creeping on the ground
She crept along without a sound
Until she reached the tree, and then
She covered it, and stole again
Along the grass up to the wall
I heard the rustic of her shawl
Inside the room where | was hid;
But no matter what she did
To everything that was without
She could not put my candlei OUT
So peeped at the night, and she
Stared back solemnly at me.
james Stephens. in Harper's Msgaliha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
The Hope of America

You dreamed dreams OF what America
was to be. and hope you brought the
dreams with you. Just because you brought
dreams with you. America is more likely
to realize the dreams such you brought.
You are enrichng us II you came expect
ing to be better than are,-President
Wilson TO the new citizens.
HTHE President is no narrow advocate of the
i restriction of immigration. or he would not
have reminded the four thousand persons of
foreign birth who have recently become
voting citizens that the nation was being
renewed by the same processes by which
1t was created in the first place Our an
eestors came here for greater freedom and
a broader opportunity. The same desire
burns in the hearts of men in Europe today
that fred the spirits Of the original settlers.
Those who tear themselves away from all
their old associations to begin again in a
new world really see visions and dream
dreams or they would not come.
This is the land where there is an equal
chance for every citizen. where preferment
is open to the worthy on their own merits.
and where the young may grow to maturity
81 surroundings most favorable TO their de-
vsIopment We whose ancestors have been
here for many generations are aware OF all
sha advantages which surround US. but we
aave become so accustomed to them that we
do not prize them as we should The new
citizen, however. rejoices in the free atmos-
phere as our ancestors rejoiced when they
nrst breathed 1t. 1t Is notorious that the
most enthusiastic Americans are the chill
dren Of the foreign born receiving an edu-
cation IN the public schools In the large
rissza r any man seeks 70 get a new birth Of
nalrlolism he should see the boys and girls
i shs fareiEn quarters salute the nag ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
READERS VIEWS ON THE CRISIS
Condemnation Germany and Praise and Blame for the Ed
torial Attitude Of the Evening Ledger.
American Unpreparedness.

sonal views of the present dreadful conflict
ravaging Europe, 1 have no hesitation In de-
claring that my sympathes with the Allies
rather than with Germany. and this last Incl
dent will work that country more harm than It
possibly do her good
JOHN FREDERICK LEWIS.
Philadelphla. Nav II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
How would the Women Vote?

TF THE women could VOTE would their ver-
i dict be for peace or war? There are at
least n million husbandless wives and father
less children in Europe, probably five times
that many The women, we may be sure. do
not wish to turn this happy and prosperous
nation into a mourners' camp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
OUR OWN WEAPONS

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-The destruction Of so many of our people
in this ship disaster is divine reproof and
protest to the American people for permitting
material of destruction to be sold to the
ring nations.
We must not complain when these weapons
are turned against ourselves, intended not.
ALICE RANDOLPH PURDY,
Philadelphia, Nav 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
THE HORRORS OF WAR

To tho Editor Of The EUerin0 Ledger:
Sir-I take exception to an editorial which
appeared in the EVENING LEDGER of May T. en-
titled "Unsportsmanlike Warfare" The senu
ment of our newspapers appears to be wholly
in favor of tho Allies, Our editors throw I'd
their hands in holy horror at the atrocities d
the Germans in the use of asphyXiating gasss
but nothing was said when the Allies opened
the dikes and flooded the lowlands in Belgium
and the trenches when hundreds of German iol
diers were drowned. This, I suppose, Is fab
and honorable warfare, from an EnglishmaRI
point of view. D. L. K.
PhiladclDhia. MAY g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

hear them sing the national songs and watch
the glow on their faces as they learn the
lesson OF love for country.
instead of a grievous peril, which 1t IS
sometimes called, this constant accession OF
newly converted Americans is what is keep
ing the national ideals safe and sound, The
immigrants are, indeed enrichng us oy
seeking here the realization of their splen-
did dreams.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

DELLICOsE gentlemen who are bowling
ID for war might at least give us time to
get ready for 1t. We have nothing with
which to wage war. Our army is scarcely as
large as a scouting party. Our navy is
strong. unit for unit, but wofully lacking in
numbers. We are without sufficient ammuni-
tim We NAV as we'll hA senslhla
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
NATIONAL DEFENSE

From the Chicago Tribune.
At the present time there is an interest," y
our military situation greater than usual whlea
Is saving very little The press Is at leaa
partially awake. There are some orsanizau9n.
at work on public education. But on the olns'
hand there is an active and well-endowea props
ganda against defense, and 1t is working va. Y.
the immense advantage of popular inertia y
rnranca and OntlmlSm. d
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

Mr. Taft continues to prove that he Is pos
sessed OF sound judgment and sbrewd COM
mon sense, even II he cannot be described
generation"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

One gets the impression from the Euro
pean dispatches that the British and the
French think 1t is the duty OF the United
States to do their work for them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

They are widening the streets OF Whining
ton to make room for the growth of the Du
Pont Powder Company, so far reaching are
the effects of the war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

The managers OF the American line OF
steamships have decided not to attempt to
run the blockade with contraband on board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

There will be women watchers at the polls
in November whether the law expressly per-
mlts It or not.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

Who is behind that bill in Harrisburg per-
mitting street railroad companies to operate
jitneys?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

shores carrying ammunition and passenger ii
war time, and IL our laws are not adequate Il
cover the point they should be.
CHARLES \. WAGNER
PHILADELPHIA Nav 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

The wireless operator stuck to his post as
usual.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12
SHAMFIES9

Necessity, as Il has no law has no SHAME
Burke.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-12

He .ohose only loyalty is to his purse has no
principles.
The evening world., 1915-01-11
A POSSIBLE HELP TO NEW YORK.

NATIONAL employment bureau conducted the Department
Of Labor gets into action this week throughout hecountr
With the help Of the Post Office and the Department
Agriculture details the plan have been carefully mapped out vr
sections have been divided into and notices displayed
post Offices will explain to those seeking work how they may
touch with the labor agent Of their The latter will tem
where they find work Of kind they seek at the point
to them.
The plan interests ths city because promises
degree the rush Of tho unemployed to New York The
Who has lost hs job In smaller city spends his last dollar
road ticket Nov York Warning warning has effect upon
h He arrives With only the price Of and straight
sdded to the burden the unemployed that weighs upon u.s.
II Federal any other aid get him job home New
Yesk will hnd it problem 30 per cent easier.
The evening world., 1915-01-11
Reflections of
a Bachelor Girl
By Helen Rowland


y PsAAhc o. oA' NJ TEA Ns..s MsaSH
kissing other man In the world
~ In the world. and even Tor
4 a a the world-except himself
Distance merely OF the
o. dissnchsntment . little longer
trouble 70 tell woman the truth about al
possibly love hesnd a does she can't
possibly him
Nothing piques a q
where he the evening" when he he's his
min all soueich her L she does
lives womans faith and mans hops
merely subsisn their mutual charity.
great problem mynes the
wife in the same time that
10 10 growing older.
NOT battlefield but matrimonial
recrtmina
tions o congratulations.
awful thing that sometimes wife would miss
he would miss his beforedinner cocktail
M that the devoted husband not the whose
wife him like
nstsa ehalr asssal - hsusA
The evening world., 1915-01-11
| The Price of On
| Accident.
JUNGLE TALES FOR chill DREN-BI FARMER SMITH

JIMMY MONKEY was sitting on the
river bank one afternoon whom he
y spied o big fish. He had never
seen such large one before and when
1t came near he said:
Excuse me, Mister Fish. but what
are you doing heref"
Two or three bubbles came to the
top Of the water, but Jimmy could
hear nothing. 80 again he asked:
"What are you doing herer'
More bubbles came to the top Of the
water and Jimmy thought they might
be filled with words and 30 he pulled
q blade Of grass and stuck 1t In one
Of the bubbles. Instantly there came
out the following words: "All at moth
ing"
"What does that mean?" Jimmy
was asking himself when he saw
there were more bubbles coming up;
and he pokod ono Of them. 1t was q
The evening world., 1915-01-11

jacks refined social prsfsrenoss she
cast . languishing glance upon
Michael Angelo Dinkston.
"Ars you In the professionr she
asked. II knowed . tattoosd man
what had all the American battle
ships and the hags Of all nations on
him what had your eyes.
He married Mile. Cerise. the aibano
lady. In Dubuque a. an added free
attraction at the Loyal Order of
Moose Street Fair. I seen In the
payer they has double jointed twins
that they hopes TO stunt and have .
skseuA writ for the family a. The
Freak Foys' and hopes to get booked
In the big time. And II they don't,"
she concluded. "thsy kin always Join
out with . Ten-in-One. can't thsyf
with natural advantages like that
even the movies can't crab them a.
an attraction, kin theyf
The evening world., 1915-01-11
THIS HOUSE IN ORDER?

TOWARD ELLIOTT, head Of the New Haven system, and
President Taft agreed that while the railroads brought
upon themselves regulation needed to call them to their
the public ought to help her earnest efforts their
houses in order" by granting them all sorts Of favon
Maybe But take the Of the particular rond which Mr. Elliott
has pledged himself put back into shape for s sockhode Two
hundred snd four million dollars Of the assets Of this road
diverted into channels which, the Intetate Commerce Commission
declared, "had nothing to do with .iroading"
The only report shareholder had to what became Of their
property that millions "vanshed Have a the Anancers Of
that handled these millions also dis
appeared!
Mr. Eiot duty to his stockholders II not altogether Of tho
future The New Haven house be in order without
restitution.
The evening world., 1915-01-11
NOT WORTH NOTICING?

YOBOKEN detectives brought back from st. Louis week the
much-wedded swinde Wagner, who police say has
married at least twenty the last three years. eight
Of whom in Hoboken anxious From the
avg Of these trusting he said to an income
of from e4OO to u 400 a month.
His operations to have been carried letters
which went throughthc United States Federal Official. and
the Post Office authorities turned their backs case The
1oboen police have done all the work rounding the fugitive
Using the maik to dsfraud crime which Federal
ocs maintained I marriage who uses
ths nails to cheat working Of Of no interest to
ths 0ovsrumsntf
The evening world., 1915-01-11
The Jarr Family
By Roy l.. McCardell

grinder II college man with his
diploma to prove It. even II he does
dope. And he may set over with his
ballyho, oven n the Snake Eater ID
In . jitney pit'--you know. q tve-cent
show-by his classical allusions to
its being q rare pathological demon
stration. an exhibit for tho educated
and = show for the sensitive and -.
dned. But Doc Diamond Jack eays
TO me. 4 don't mind snake eaters In
. business way. and when I amt
pitching my pipes and my JAIN IL over
! may even shill for snake pit when
the door taIksr closes his spiel and
commences to grind In the s,mps-but
associate with snake eaters socially
that I will not do.'"
And ~ Fatima. the fair and fat
concluded her recital Of DR.. Diamond