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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
PEOPLES FORUM
The Confederate Reunion.

Editor Virgnan:
Sir,--In the light OF present-day events We
shudder at mention OF war. one turns with
adherence from the contemp Istion of SUCH
hutchery is now going in Europe and
ppon the adjacent seas. We believe this the
most tragic and sanguinary of all time.
When time sl.an have healed some of the scars
ard condone1 Of the crimes perpetrated
IN this bloody clash between Teutons and the
armies of tire Allies. the situation will lose
some Of its d"eary aspect In the long after
days come when the chronicler of fact and
fiction deals with this most spectacular of all
wars of history, there will be told the daring
and deeds o. real soidiers-those who on the
firing line. in the trenches. the march. along
the frontiers and in all the Wild zone OF war.
earth, air and sea contended against all en-
ginery OF death and fought and died as only
men Of war may. The glory and gloom of war
will be blended throughout all the years of
futurit". History is repeating itself.
The annual reunion OF the United Confederate
Veterans, to he held the first. second and third
Of juno, in Richmond, will doubt be the
leading event of the year in the whole South.
These annual trystngs of the old Gray guard
always attrac: immense throngs. Being hostess
for the remnant of such immortal army Is
privilege - be coveted Richmond intensely
alive to the present, Is yet loyal to the past and
has unrvalled atmosphere congenial to the
fostering of all the history and memory halo ID
traditions of the Contederacy.
From the lime the first armless gray Jacket
liz upon her streets until the last cr,t.ch
hCbble there grows silent as comrades depart
lhe old men in Gray will hold the keys to the
homes and hearts OF Richmond. The devotion
cf the good citizens OF the old pita the
James to the survivors who gather within her
gates will everywhere be in evidence.
Richmond IS the leading Mecca OF the South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
ITNIIA< PARTICIPATION.

The long delayed Italian participation in tho
war OF the side Of the allies carrying with II
ehe assurance that Bulgaria will follow Italy
and the uncer ainty as to what attitude will be
taken h. tho other Balkan States. is assured.
! The voting # absolute discretionary powers to
the ministry could he interpreted only as an
endorsement Of the war policy % the salandra
Cahnct
The desire of italy aas been more than evil
der since tho irst opening Of hostities. The
question AL s'ong has been whether she could
be constrained by heavy inducements to re-
main at peace or would follow the desire Of the
majority Of her people and go to war, The
peace inducements have proven insufficient and
one more nation-miilions of people destined
! to death-pluages into tho sea Of blood, prob
ably TO drag with 1t in its undertaking others
of more or less belligerent mood.
The allied diplomatists consider this step a
triumph for their efforts Nj only have they
gained a new and powerful ally prepared for
war but they have won that ally from an al
1iance with Germany and Austria Thus the
effect of Italian participation is double blow
10 .he Teutons and double accession to the
ailisa
The most interesting phase Of this new align
ment for America is the effect, If any which
1t will have on the German reply to President
Wilson's note. Two interpretations have feer
given; one that the action of Italy will modify
and the other that it will increase the objec-
lions OF Germany to compliance with President
Wilson's demands. In support of the former
position 1t is argued that realizing the almost
worldwide opposition TO her. Germany will
make unusual efforts to remain friendly
terms with the government of the United States
On the contrary 1t is held that one more enemy
cannot greatly hamper her the sea; that
she fears American participation IN the war on
the land-certainly for some time-not at all,
bnd that If forcing America into open opposi-
tion will check the shipment of munitions to
Europe the move will be profitable for her
Our own view is that-while Germany ha7 de-
sired delay until the Italian situation is de
c.ded. her action in regard to America Will be
practically unaltered by that event, She must
have Tong seen that Italy would eventually 60
over 30 the side of her enemies. and has there
]. fore been long prepared for Italian opposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

Made Himself y. vi.

In these days full OF talk OF government
ownership of everything it may surprise some 10
hear of privately owned postoffiCe right nrder
the nose of the adm Illustration.
It's in clifton, Okla, where Colonel j. w. Brady
runs hack to Jennings, the nearest postoffice.
gets the mail carries ii to clifton and distributes
it from his own establishment. where he has
200 boxes and charges fifteen cents a week for
hCX rent ten cents week in addition to have
your mail handled twenty-five cents for deliver
ing parcel post package, and five cents for two
cent stamps sold through slot machine.
When a Federal postoffice is established the
Colonel will move his plant to Pem-eta and
operate it there until Federal office shall be
install led.-Ncw York Telegram.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
WANTS CADET CORPS
FOR JOHN MARSHALL
Trustee walker Cettreii 90 ImtreAues
Resolution Providing for OPTICAL
Military Training.

Walker Cottrell, one OF the members
of the Richmond school board. has pre-
pared and viii introduce a resolution
nrovidiHq 1vetienal course OF mffi-
"a John Marshall High
Urrretfls resolution. which
As a. follows, viii probably be intro
duced at the meeting next Thursday
night.
Whereas. Believing in the intrinsic
value OF military training for the
youth. even apart from it's utility to the
public In times of stress: inasmuch as
II diseiplines him in orderliness, pune
tuality. accuracy and aiertness: IL en-
dows the senses and the intellect with
quickness, precision and the habit Of
concentrated attention. IT develops self
control as wei as ooedience to this
proper authority; and resistance TO the
imprN' r; it accustoms the individual
TO CO 'eration and team work. while
foste ng comradeship. thus facilitating
and IL prepares youth for better citi-
zenship by constantly emphasizing the
conception of duty and service: and,
Whereas, The incidental exercise
inures the youth to physical hardship.
teaching him TO stand and walk corr.
rect" "~rdening the muscles and~ex-
pano . ne chest. producing n proper
co@ord ion OF mind and body, re-
doundiL,' to both mentNl and physical
benefit therefore. be
Resolved, That tn ioard Of trus-
tees of the Richmo public schools
inaugurate at the job darshalt High
School an optional course of military
training. beginning with the coming
fall session. and that the chairman ap-s
point special committee TO deviss
ways and means for the conduct OF this
course to make provision for drill hall.
equipment, instruction, etc, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

and the lessons learned during the European
own needs for any wa that may possibly arise
in which We shall have to employ large land
forces. In short. with an enlarged force on the
sea, adequate equipment facilities on the land.
militia to draw upon. and the assurance of mil.
lions Of volunteers the lesson of the war for us
should be that our present policy has been jus
tilted by the facts of experience
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
DOES NOT NECESSARILY FOLLOW.

Because a reorganization of the British Cabi-
net is taking place after the recent strong at
tcranccs Of British ministers on the drink evil
the pro-iiquor press is seeking, usual to
prove that ffankness and honesty in dealing
with This great domestic problem has caused
loss Of confidence In the Cabinet as a whole
The Washington Hero5d in a lengthy review
seeks 20 prove that because Mr. LLOYD George
spoke out on the drink question he is neces.
sarily the cause of the present crisis The Herald
quotes the Pal Mall Gdsette as referring TO the
drink muddle." although that paper did not say
in its reference whether It meant Mr.. Lloyd
George had rluddled the situation by speaking
out and being backed by the leading war min
isters or whether those who opposed his pre-
gram had cauced the .duddle.
IN part the Hcrdh says:
In his weakness Cor coming picturesque
phrases Tlcyd George declared that rim
was 4 greater enemy Of England than werc
the German submarines and Zeppeiins, X
strong language and had England been
gagged in great moral campaign for the
regeneration OF her own people. instead If
engaged IN var for the preservation of her
political Industrial and commercial fN:s-
tencc. it might have Tad another effect than
reorganization of the cabinet with Lloyd
George transferred 10 less impnrtan- post
The English people got only refused To take
the chancellor % the Exchequer seri-
ously. but they resented his reflections upon
the whole Uc dy OF labor and his reYtya' Of
local domestic issues at time when all
the ration $ fighting for It's very life"
But one of the certain things about the make
up of the Cabinet seems to be that Mr.
Lloyd George will have a place and most re
sponsible place in 1t. The same Pail Mall
Gazette quoted by tho Herald. speaks in the
The whole nation must he orea hired to
fill the ranks more apidly and overwliem
the Germans with high explosives to achieve
that supreme object. 1t requires quictness
tenacity, courage. sympathy. shrewdness
Imagination 1t requires instinct for
taking suggestions from all sides ana for
enlsting to the utmoFt the help and services
OF other men
1T requree ruthless indifference to mere
seniority Or conventional claims Of any
kind 1t requires seeing eye for Il per
sona,ity worthy of promotion. II reqriros
a frank and genial faculty for getting on
with business men and at the same time tbs
power to enlighten and inspire people.
There is only man who do tbs
work for which our army are waiting, and
on which victory depends That man is
IIoy1 George.
Thus the Gazette nominates this frank states
man for an entirely position, or failing in
the establishment Of this place it favors his
appointment in the place of Lord Kitchener as
Secretary Of War. by far the most important
post in the actual prosecution Of affairs, md
one in which he would he able to give even
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
Fortunate in Presidents.

The Philadelphia Record Is impressed with the
fact recorded IN history that none of the Pres-
dents of the United states has failed to measure
up 10 the demands OF each occasion that has
presented Itself Whether the number of com
petent men is so great that party conventions
can scarcely 60 amiss'' it says, "or whether
Divine Providence watches them and listens
fact is that we have had no President OF whom
we had occasion to feel ashamed, whose
tadequacy TO great emergencies have had oc-
casion to doubt" Tho Record sums up the
powers of the President and the responsibilities
which devolve upon him and says il is "A matte.
Tor national Thanksgiving and pride that we have
always had a. the head of the Government, and
In our really important legations men who are
fully the peers of the worlds statesmen. One
of the most remarkable documents in history
IS letter seLt to our ENJOYS by the Lincoln
Administrator in the phrasing of which the
lawyer from Springfield Ill, made marked but
fine and delicate improvements on the com posi-
ton of william H. Seward. stateman and man
of the world. And another OF the notable docu-
ments of history is the composition of man
who few years ago was professor in Prince
ton University, with no idea than any
college professor of today that he would ever
be called upon to direct the National Govern
ment at crisis. OF extraordinary delicacy. We
have plenty OF reason to thank God for our
Presidents and statesmen-Charlotte Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

wytheville. Va, May 2e.--Ths
Southwest Virginia Alumni Associa-
ton of the v. M. I. 10 in annual ses-
sion in WytheviFie today, and a-e
being banquetted at Fourth-Avenue
Hotel. Major w. w. Bentley. Pulaski.
is president. and H. w. Reynolds. Of
Bristol. is secretary and treasurer o.
he association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
EDUCATIONAL RALLY
~. AT REULAH CT; .o'CH
A movement in the interest o.

pubic school Tor BeuIah I1Istrsl =
Chesterfield County will lake tho f,5p.e,
this afternoon n great school RAJ
at Buelah Chu j. FL. Binford,
supervisor of .ural schools; Miss
Douglas Wright. Of the Cooperative
Education Association. and other tdu-
Gators will make addresses. Music
will be by the Ben IN Church choir
end refreshments will he served.
ID. M. Walker. treasurer OF Chester
field County, Ia nfach interested In the
proposed new gcfo ii and will make
d talk this afternoon. explaining its
need.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

II the iitneys are really leaving us, as the
Joarna1 says they it looks like the Power
Company might take heart.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

Giolotti aud Roosevelt could hold a splendid
consolation party-if neither one tried to hoe
all the consolation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

Attorney Bowers says the country leans on
Wilson and Theodore for its support. Maybe;
but 1t gets all the support from Wilson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

a child's life TO help make that life more worth
living. surely the Children's Home Society is
an organization which exerts such an influence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21
WeI, Named.

What is Flyppe's wife's first manner"
Crystal. And 1t suits her"
How COZ"
cript.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

Walker Cottreil, one OF the members
of the Richmond school board, has pre-
pared and viii introduce a resolution
nrav'diss - avetionai course OF mffi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-21

Martinsburg, W. Va.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29
IT'S EASY TO GET TOGETHER
WHEN CoRDovA IS INTERESTED

THE great battle that is being waged for the opening up
and development of the of Alaska been
- practical demonstration in Cordova of how quickly
forgets trivial and imaginary grievances and is willing o
work side by side with fellow citizens in the hope the effort
put forth will be productive of good for the community
This spirit commendabe and while Cordova may have
its factions the every other the territory and
iii fact throughout the states there pride that
shadows all of this bitterness which lost sight of in the
movement for a Greater Cordova
And isn't this goodly demonstration of loyalty and pa
rotsm, and whatever beneficial results attained be
attributed largely the effective work being accomplished by
the local Chamber of Commerce. whose membership includes
most of the business and professional of the al
illustrates in good odfashiOned way how easy it is for
every of American citizen get and work together for
any object that appeals to them
And how many things there are Alaskans of every
sort get together and work together for compared with
the things for them to divide about what call there
is for them their differences in order to forward their
own and their territOry's welfare.
Today the situation calls for all Aasans get together
Tor business so that they will be able to reap the legitimate
reward that comes to country that is the of a new
era of prosperity Have not business conditions been
nant for years. and Alaska about into her
through the construction of 100000 government
railroad and the mining of COAL is it up the
people to stand together and share in this prosperity that
their due?
No extrneous issue should be injected to cast asunder the
ties which now bind many of people together for the
common veal Conditions such in this Northand at
ent that call the businessmen the raroader the mechanic
and the sturdy pioneers to stand together a effort to
preserve the spirit well the fact of Cordovas faith in the
N' HecCl"h Oh great empire III the max
ng as exempfed by the commcndabe work of local
mercia organization
RboVe everything else strife here at this par
Above everything else want strife here this par
spec and should continue to work together and keep together
In social way for the big things that store for those
who have stood by the town and country many years
and entitled to share in the for their patience
and stick otVeness-not to permit anything embtter us
against each other and thus good fellowship JOY
of living in the bright days that are ahead
And IT'S just as easy to get together and hold down front
seat IN the procession it for the Chamber of Commerce
to reorganize along broader lines members march side
by side IN its procession which extended from Corova o
Washington and has attracted the attention those who are
IN position to start the wheels of industry hmmng through
out the Copper River valley All Cordovans have to do is to
is to do it.
moment or two to catch STEP and all of be in line
marching like good comrades inspired similar aims filled
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

President Wilson will support woman suffrage in his own
state the gosss IN Washington report He has opposed it as
federal ISSUE and quite naturally The of the south
by naube in the Whit House. and there are MANY
in the north who favor equal suffrage yet who insist that
should be decided by the states each for itself President
Wilson's attitude is perfectly consistent
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

Judging from the rule of the people" in Mexico "the
people of the Philippines, if given home rule would give the
world sample of government that would an European
war trench look like home for aged ladies comparison Ten
years OF home rule might solve difficult question by depopu
latng the islands
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

War is conducted today highly modenzed business
Gen French while on his recent three days visit to England
directed the movements of his troops in the field by special e
graph broker would direct his home Office in the sale and
purchase of bonds, and manage his industrial army
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

We are soon to learn what citizen of the United States is
worth IN Canadian 1t is said Canada will pay for the
hunters who recently shot by soldiers while were
ing escape Lake Erie Whether payment will be under
the ad vaorem or specific system is not made known
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

Familiarity breeds contempt all right Just few years
in Central American sufficient to arouse
our interest Now the reports of the greatest war in his
tory of the world read quietly and casually as the
of lodge meeting
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

Amateurs have used them sngy to good advantage but
for tandem performance of Mr. Watchfu Waiting and Mr.
Psychological Moment those overwored stars commend us to
Italy IN these days of war with spoils in the offng
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-29

The Turks said to be running short food and they
likely make off the Aenans at most apv time
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-20
GERMAN TOWN IS OCCUPIED BY RUSSIANS IN THE NORTH
Memel. a German Town in North ern Prussia on the Baltic, Is Occupied By Forces of the Russian Army
POLAND IS IMMENSE
 BOG HOLE FROM THAW
Observers Think Russians Will EndeavOr To Drive South Through Prussia and Compel Retirement of Foes

LONDON. Mar l9-The British bat teships Irresistible and Ocean and tho French battleship Bouvet were blown Hp by floating mines while cn- ra-,d with the remainder Of tne allied fleet iu attacking the forts in Iha r7r- rows of the Dardauelles Thursday. 1h" crews of the two Britis1 smps were v.u"slly an saved, having 'eeu transferred to other ships unde a bot fire, hut m. internal explosion took place yi oard the Bouyet after she was icu.cd hy the mine. and mos. oi her crew vas lost The Bouvct sark in three minutes
 The water in which the ships were lost had been swept of mines but tho British Admiralty asserts that tn, Turks and Germans set floating con tainers Of explosives adrift and these were carried down by currents into the allied fleet
 Beyond the operations iu the Dar- danelles, the most important news Of Che day concerns the report of ocCU- patton by the Russians of Nemel a German port on the Baltic Memel Is a town Of considerable importance in northeast Prussia, and the presence there Of Russian forces is taken by military observers here to indicate that a big sweep down through East Prussia in an endeayor Co compel the Germans Co fall back from northern Poland is in progress
 Again north Poland is transformed into an immense bog by the thaw that has set in just as Field Marshal Von Hndenberg has started the offensive against Przasnysz It is declared im- possible, except in widely separated high places, Co move let alone fight. The Germans. however. have started an offensive in Central Poland where they commenced an attack on the Rus sians in the region of the Pnica river There is also heavy fighting in Galicia in the Carpathians and in Bukowina despite heavy snows.
 On the western front no operations of great importance have taken place NANAiRAtNii AAAN IT AfLANh lIAllAAt lutll efforts to work their way forward il the Champagne and Argonne regions The Belgians are still active in the lit tle bit of their territory remaining ir their hands.
 The political situation as regards Austria and Italy. remains obscure but there are persistent reports circu lating in London that negotiation. for the cession of Austrian territory 10 Italy has broken down, Italy's de mands having been considered excess i've
 All the ships sunk in the Dardauell es fighting are old ones. The Bouye was built twenty years ago. the Oceai and Irresistible in 1898. They wer, very useful. however for the worl they were engaged m in the Darda uelles.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-20
United States Does Not Know Whether the Allies intend a Legal Blockade or win Apply General Rules
PRECEDENT ESTABLISHED
 BY AMERICA AT SANTIAGO
This Country Desires That Bri- tain and France PreSiCribe What May Be Termed Radius of Activity

WASHINGTON March l9 While the IT. g Government does not know officially whether Britain and her al- lies. intend to maintain a legal block ade or propose to apply the general rules of coutraband and nou-contra- band, in enforcing the embargo on commercial interprises, between Ger many neutral countries, American naval oniciers and officials versed in international law express the opinion that the indefinite limit in the pees- cribed European waters include the Mediterranean" might De construed as d legal area Of operations for the blockade fleet
 In formulation of the policy of the United States. relative 10 the treat ment Of neutral shipping by Allied fleets naval offers of high rank cons. tantly have been consulted SO iu none of the diplomatic communications, sent abroad, might there be anything said which could compromise the ac- tivities of the American fleet itself in possible future wars.
 Much consideration ha5 been given at the conference to newly developed activity or submarines. It is frankly admitted by naval officers that an old form of blockade by warships close to the enemy's coast passed with inc investment of Santiago in the Spanish American war Accordingly in message of inquiry to Great Britain and France asking for am explaua- tion of their recent declaration Of embargo the United States conceded that the activity of submarines might make it physically impossible to close or blockade an enemy's coast It was suEgested If the declaration Of the allies is obe construed as a legal blockade that some radius of acti- vity' be announced