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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

WINGED that compulsion is necessary or
calculated to lead 20 that result. and
II this Is proposed under tho present
4 conditions and circumstances. /, for
one, VIII oppose 1t by every means In
my power. am convinced that 1t
would break up the unity OF the coun-
! try, aud that II would be nercely re-
sehteu and opposed. while In point of
numbers its results would be ridicu-
| lousy small"
Mr.. Redmond. turning in the direc-
ton of Premier Asqutth, served formal
notice that tho Irish party, under eX-
istihS circumstances, was opposed to
anything of the kind. AMI he sincerely
hoped That, in the interest Of the coun-
try and OF the speedy and successful
; termination OF tho war. the government
would make no such proposal
| Turning to the military situation.
Premier Asuuith said the retirement
! from the Dardanellcs positions-with
the notable exception OF the position
E. at the tip OF the peninsula-had been
taken on the udvices Of General Monro
and Earl Kitchener.
| The retirement" he continued, was
an operation OF peculiar hazard. for
the least misjudgment might have led
| to serious loss. 1t was carried out by
the navy and army combined in II
manner for which no praise could be
! too high, and which would give the
services enduring fame In the annals
of warfare.
With the exception OF relatively
small proportion Of the stores and Il
very few gums. which had to be left
behind and which were destroyed, the
whole forces at both places were re-
I m >vtt
casualticsit seems almost Incredible
in the whole operation were two mill
tnry anu one naval wounded.
Il am sure that the house will take
the earliest opportunity to express IL,
| admiration and gratitude to General
Monro for carrying out these difficult
Operations: while other officers deserv-
ing especial praise arc Admiral We
myss and General Byrd, former super
vlsing the naval operations.
| 1T Is most gratifying to know that
| thes" splendid troops were embark ed
to new destination without the loss
Of a single life, and after short and
much needed rest they will be ready
and | am sure also eager-to resume
their gallant career"
Summing up the governments war
policy, he said:
| IN oruer 10 win the war we want
enough men to augment the army in
! the field. We want next an ever.prow
Ing supply of munitions. We want
further such stewardship OF the
economic resources of the country rs
! VIII enable us to lift and carry the
financial burden which we are called
upon to carry In behalf OF ourselves
and our allies.
I 10
portant az anything, we want Ia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
House to Make rip
at Wilson S Request
WiNDcliv. U. S. Ambassadors
Information Regarding AtH-
tuoc on Various Matters.

NEW YORK. December 2l.--Coloncl
l.. NJ. House, confidential adviser of
President Wilson, stated late to-day
that he will shortly sail for Europe ut
the request of The President
Colonel House declared the sole pur-
pose of his trip would be TO deliver to
certain American anba ssadors infOr-
nation regarding this governments at
titudc on various matters now pending.
He denied emphatically that his tip
Will I'm any way be peace mission.
Colonel House SAID he expected to
sail from here within the next two
weeks. and probably would be in Eu
rope about six or eight weeks.
II am going to Europe at the request
state for the purpose of taking infor-
nation TO some Of our ambassadors.
he said, lin order that they may have
more intimate knowledge Of this gcv-
ernmcnts attitude regarding certain
phases Of international questions. and
III order to obtain from them their
point Of view on these matters.
1t is not advisable to bring home ut
this time any Of our ambassadors from
the bcliiGcrenl countries. II has been
found Impossible to convey or obtain
by cables or correspondence quite the
correct atmosphere"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
INTERVIEW OF FATHER
IN CHICAGO PAPER

Clippings from Chicago Herald and
Chicago sunday lierald--"Dcnlcs hazing
killed his son. Charles y. Sweet de-
clarcs cadet was not victim of his
schoolmateS--had spinal paralysis.
mir. and Mrs. Charles Albert Sweet
brought back to Chicago last night the
body OF their seventccn-year- son.
Thurhcr, who died from spinal paraly-
sis while - student at the Virginia
Military Institute at Lexington Va
Mr. sweet denies reports that his
.aus death was due TO injuries received
hs hazinr a, the hands OF fellow
Students Just what brought about
Tnurbcr's death is not certain. said Mr..
wcct II surely WAS not from hazing.
Last summer he and party of boys
went TO South Dakota 10 work In tie
harvcs, fields Thurbcr overworked
he complained Of pains in his spinal
cord"
Not only was Cadet sweets death
IN no way the result OF any injury re-
ccived AZ the Institute, but the evil
dence strongly shows that Cadet Sweet
was not hazed In any way while a
cadet.
Cadet Sweet did not enter the insti-
tutc until October S. 1915, and deserted
on October 6. 1915. He was returned
hy his father on October H. 1915. and
died in the hospital on December 10.
1915
Cadet Sweet deserted, as stated, on
October ., 1873, the day following his
entrance at the Virginia Military In
stitutc and as explanatory thereof
stated to certain Washington and Lee
students.and DIR. w. II. Scott j., that
he had been haZcd. and showed then,
| as proof OF the fact certain bruises on
his body and a cut on his hand III This
connection II IS worthy OF note that
the evidence OF tho family OF Cadc,
sweet shows that he was "A spO;lrd
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no evidence that il will become SUI
prcme.
The report discusses at length the
need and mission of battle cruisers and
other fast ships for scouting work but
warns against an exaggerated value
being placed upon the battle cruisers.
Ii then takes up the question of per-
sonnet and finds that any smaller force
than 200 officers, $1,000 hluejacketS
and 1900 marines would he Inadequate
for the navy in 1917. even OH Il peace
footing. The ship. then in commission
ana the shore stations would need n
minimum Of 1l,700 bluejackets. II
states. in time of war.
Turning to the question of conrcsted
lower grades which confront navy Off
ccrs under the present system. the
board urges that Congress establish
the number If officers in any grade o..
I'll" basis of the total number OF ON
GERS liz the navy and not by providing
for a fixed number In each grade except
the lower ones Additional legislation
should he sought, it says. to secure q
proper How OF promotion for all Off
GERS or the efficiency of the service
generally will suffer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
WILSON'S TAKE LONG WALK

HOT SPRINGS. VA, December Ala
large honeymoon party has gathered
here since the arrival Of President Wal
son and his bride on Sunday, and all
prc planning to stay over for the elabo-
rate Christmas celebration. In which
the White House couple are expected
TO participate. A long walk In the
mountain air and an automobile ride
to the neighboring springs occupied
President and Mrs. Wilson most OF the
day. They stopped at Il famous old
hotel to see registers signed by Thomas
Jefferson and other notable figures in
American history.
Late In the afternoon the President
worked for more than an hour on cor
respondencc. and tonight Mrs. Wilson
read to him from the store OF books
brought along from Washington.
Secret Service men werc busy again
to-day warding. of newspaper aud
moving picture men.
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ANOTHER MILLION
ASKED BY ASQUITH
Continued From First rage)

ICOntinNcd F'rOm FlrSt TlEe1
ment have only just received General
Hamilton's report"
Mr.. Redmond, continuing. said he be-
licved the figures in connection with
Lord Derby's recruiting scheme would
show an extraordinary demonstration
OF enthusiasm and determination on the
part of practically the whole people of
Great Britain. tho moral effect of which
must re felt throughout the world.
II will stick at nothing calculated to
bring the war to successful con-
clusiOn." he said. and ! am certain
that that is the view of the Irish peo-
Pile. That view has been emphas sized
an the battle fields by her soEa in every
theatcr of the war. But l am not con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

be said TO show that tho statement of
Cadet Sweet In this regard was not
reliable. hut the board fools that enough
has hecn stated to satisfy all interested
In the institute that nothing has oc-
CURED In this matter which reflects
on the institute. the executive authori-
ties or the corps OF cadets.
tSiRned) X. A. JAMES,
president.
r. l.. TATE.
WALTER H. TAYLOR,
JOSEPH HUTTON.
CHARLES j. ANDERSON,
x. Z. STSARSSS.
NJ Is. CORSE.
GEORGE L. BROWNING.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
TUBERCULOSIS WEEK IN
SCHOOLS MELTED So, 1925
william T.. Fox School Takes First
Prize for Sale OF Red Cross
('hrlhtn,ns SenlH.

William Fox School Is the winner or
the prize of s25 offered to the school
making the largest sales of Red Cross
Christmas Seals during Tuberculosis
Week, registering II sale of 25,i2l seals.
with cash receipts Of s254.21. Binford
Junior High school came second. ana
John Marshall High School third.
To BAKER school. colorcd. Is awarded
Il prize of $40 to the colored schooi
with tho largest sales. this institution
having rolled up the big total of l3.9S0
seals and having turned In Sl"?'s6.
From the campaign, tuberculosis
work realizes S2.l92.25, representing
the efforts or Richmond school ch'i-
dren.
The group prize has not yet Deeh
awarded. since groups outside inc
schools are also eligible to this award
and there may he such claimants.
Following is the complete report of
sales by schools. made yesterday to the
Nurses settlement:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

counterfeit the advantage the enemy
has over lis in Il single direction. by
greater unity and concerted strategic
control among the allies. The stan
conferences inougurated In Paris q
fortnight ago will mean n greater CON-
centration of power, the coordination
OF plan. an army or efficiency and Of
fecNvcness of action"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Christmas and Few Year
Excursion Fares

Between all points on the Atlantic
Coast Line and points on connecting
lines. Tickets on sale December II
to 25. inclusive. Limited. returning.
until midnight OF January 10. 1916.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD,
The Standard Railroad OF the South.
For tickets and Pullman reservations
and any desired information. call on
East Main Street Phone Madison 4S7.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
HAZING NOT CAUSE
OF CADETS DEATH

~
cadet attending there. This seems very
short and Inadequate. but ! assure YOU
it sccms everything.
Il am inclosinr Il few clippings from,
the papers here so YOU can see that !
have done what ] could to countcract
any evil article started by the Wash :
inpton ana Lee students.
With heart full of love and APP
probation, ] am and always hope TO be.
Yours very sincerely,
SNEE,'r,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Al,IEs' CONTROL or SEAS
NEVER SI:WyOI SLY CHALLENGED

Because o: tn. great naval superiority
Of the entente allies, the report says
their control OF the seas has p"Ncr been
seriously challenged. and they have
securely hcld the objective OF all nav,l
effort" Naval warfare has been con-
fined. by reason Of this superiority. II
states, 10 -, double series OF minor
Incidents" In the N;st group II places
German co:nmcrc"-ra!d-rs, which have
finally been destroyed or driven from
the seas ny systematic pursuit" and
in the second the activities of Ger
man submarines, irst against allied
warships where the high score OH
tanned" is asserted 80 have been due
10 surprise attack, not to inherent
conbatant supcriority.' ana second
against commercial vessels az the al
lies. OF this campaign the repor, says:
After SIX months OF war the sub
marine form OF attack drew renewed
attention by its direction against hos
tile commerce. American public at
tcntiou was r.dOub!e0 toward this side
OF the WAY, owing to the humanitarian
Interests involved, and to the diplo-
matte questions which were rais"d
thereby. TO hastily formed public
opinion. il seemed tnat submarines
were accomplishing great military re
suits because little else OF Importance
occurred ~ The maritime war to ut.
tract publlr attention Yet at the pres.
-
in great measure how 10 protect their
commerce, as they learned "a few
months, previously 10 protect their
navics from the submarine menace, ii
: IL apparent that the submarine is not
an instrument fitted TO dominate navaI
warfare. II appears from British re.
turns that the FRS, eight months OF
this submarine warfare against British
commerce resulted Ia tho loss Of Is:
merchan; vessels ANA l75 trawlcrs. Tn.
total British merchant Tonnage los
was not greatly IN excess OF onc-hai
\ Il million; the total loss under all Nap.
was about G5c,600 touE IN me sam,
time Inc total arrivals and departure
In British ports averaged rom l.35
to 400 per week. or nearly 5000 IL
all Allied commerce Is continuing
under q Joss in ~" way vital
THE submarine is most usefu
auxiliary, whose Importance viii n
doubt Increase. but at present there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
HOARD HAS WRITTEN DENIAL
OF EVERY CADET \T v. VI

me board has the certificate or as
Sertion OF every cadet I'm the corns
lhat sweet was not hazed He did
not' as stated, enter the institute until
u.'"pcr or more than month after
inc session began The corns OF ca I.
dets had taken firm stand against
ha|inE weeks before his entrance I'm
september the court of honor com posed
entirely of cadets, had adoptc,I n rcso-
iuti"n against hazinR, and this reso-
iution hau been adopted by the first
class ana promulgated to and accepted
by the second and third classes The
consensus Of opinion among the cadets
~ tnat no one. with one execution
has been ha2cd since then = viola
ton of the rule would mean that the
perpetrators position in the cops would
b" so uncomfortable that he would
We 10 leave. To show how rigtdiy
= rule made by the cadets them
elves is enforced attention Is called
to the fact that an old cadet. popuIn r
with his class. struck nav cadet
lightly on his back to make him hold
himself up. and he was found guilty
OF violating the rule and compelled to
leave. This is the one exception to the
enforcing of the rule since Its adoption
In September.
The resolution passed late in Sep
tempcr by the first class prohibiting
hazing Was NJ follows:
"liazinE rules made by the first class.
1916.
First. Heating or striking new ca
Diet for any purpose is hazinS
Second. Officers and noncommis-
stoned officers only are permitted to
lay hands on new cadets, and then
officially, for the purpose OF correc-
ton.
Third. Washing belts. EloTas. clean
ing plates. swords and etc. is hazing.
Fourth. Anything that Hill infict
bodily pain or discomfort upon new
cadet IS haZinS.
Fifth. Causing one new cadet TO in
nict pain or discomfort upon another
is haZin@"
In setting forth the evidence above.
the board has omitted nothing which
tends to prove that Cadet Sweet was
hazed. and has omitted much that might
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

United Doctors:
1t is n pleasure for me to write you.
and especially so when ! think of the
good results have obtained from your
treatment. / had been sufferer for
years with general breakdown: Asth-
When | first visited your Offices
had but little faith as to my having
any relief from your treatment: but,
sirs. l have been most ,agreeably dis
appointed. and can truthfully shy that
could be obtained from medical science.
when / came to you for treatment. l
can now say that mile can be easily
made without fatigue, only on account
OF my age, ~ years / am an old
Confederate Veteran, and well known
I'm Richmond.
or course, did not expect you to
restore me to youth, but your treat
ment has made, me feel nearly as young
as ] used TO be. and feel THANKFUL
ever speak in the highest praise of
the United Doctors and their treat
ment.
, l am. sirs, most respectfully.
Il. D. Mccoy.
1915 l.. Marshall ST., Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

TO Prevent the Grip
Colds cause Grip-laXatlve Bromo Quirinc
removes the cause. There Is only one "Bromo
tluinine." 4: W. GROVES signature on box.
20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Expert Specialists

In chronic. nervous, blood, skin and
decp-scnted diHcHscH, rheumatism, neu-
ritIS. innic bnck, neuralgia, iunbnEO,
enlarged joints, ulcers, cntnrrh, nath-
nil, bronchitis, nervousness, golfer,
dropsy, piles. ruptures, rectal discnses
and MS diseases of men, Consultation
free. Terms for trcntmcnt within the
renc1l of all.
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RICHMOND TIMESDISPATCH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER g. 1915

young man. resisting all control ana
sen; TO the Virginia Military lnstitut>
because his family could not discipline
him.
! Cur on SWEETS HAND
| NOT CAUSED ~ BAlONt"I'
The cut on his hand which Cadet
Sweet showed he Washington aud Lee
students ana Dr, Scott was received at
tho institution. but not as stated by
MN to them, ns Il result of being haZetl
with II hoycnct. rho cut I'm question.
rs testified TO by his two roon'mntcs.
was received In lowering his iron cot.
hts first night at the institute. and ut
his request 1t was Immediately bound
up ut the institute hospital. and II Xns
'htS cut. together with some bruises
which he exhibited the next day to OK
plain his desertio,. OH the plea that 1t
was received in hazinS from 4 bayouet
t'idct sweet left the institute on the
afternoon OF Saturday, October u. when
he nn' al other cadets had the right
TO go To Lexington. He did not return
as required. to supper. and was not
found until his father returned aim
10 the institute. Cn October II. He
spent the meantime hiding At the Nor
riS House. 4 hotel in Lexington
The only evidence MS to mis- being
haZed Is his statement to that effect and
the marks shown on his body. This
evidence taken alone. is decidedly
weak when analyzed. lie said he was
ha2"d IT night in the room.
Ills roomr;ntss. who were also i'm the
"oom during the whole OF thnt night,
urny II. lie could not have been hazetl
thcfe without his roomma.eS knowing
IL. II is hardly conceivable that they
.'ou'd have slept while it was rCinr
On .e %;iI'i the cut wEici, he received
ron lowering his cot was; II result of
haZinS. rms was n mistatrmcnt which
DESTROYS all crcdrnce as to the o,ltrr
marks b"ins tho result OF hazing When
he was brought back to the institute
ny MS father. he said he had not re-
turned as he should have on SATURDAY
i"itern""u because nc had become in
'oNlcatc';. not that he had been haZeG
ms fathc' came from his home i'm
CHICAGO an6. after talking with his
son. returned him to the institute. This
snows at least what his father Thought
OF the matter and his claims OF NAL
treatment
The board further calls attention TO
IN" f"rt that TIL. bruises whic,, we're
shown 10y Cadet Sweet were slight
marks on his body that could have
, Teen caused hv his slipping and fall.
'nS GOVT Few stops, that all who cnw-
them considered them trivial ara thar
thef We're entirely gone three doys
later 49,
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WANTS i. S. NAVY EQUAL
TO STRONGEST IN WORLD
Opinion of General Board, Headed
by Admiral Dewey, Expressed
in Annual Report.
rAvoRs CONTINUING PROGRAM
Urges Such Increase Year by ienr
as Will Make 1t Reach Limit De-
fined Not Later Than 1925-NOt
in Entire Agreement With Daniels.


WASHINGTON. December a!.-Thc
American navy should be equal TO
the most powerful maintained by any
other nation OF the world not later
than 1925 in the opinion Of the navy
general board headed by Admiral
Dewey.
The annual report OF the board. made
public tonight, discloSes that this
naval policy was formulated by the
body in july last in answer TO the TO!
lowing proposition propoundcd by Sec
rotary Daniels when the administration
reached its decision 10 enter upon a
campaign OF nationa! preparedness
What the navy must be IN tn" tu-
turc In orde; 10 stand upon an equality
with the most efficient and most nrac-
ticaily scrviCeablc.'
Tho boards conclusions follow:
''The navy OF the United states
should ultimately be equal TO the most
powerful maintained by any other ma
ton Of the world Ii should be grad
ually increased to this point by such
rate OF development year by year as
may be permitted 10y the facilities OF
the country but the limit above defined
should be attained not later than l?2"'
At the same time tn board pre-
srntcG a huildiur program for 1911 ia
compliance with the Sccrctary's request
for ~ lvo.ram formulated in the
most definite terms. planned for con
s.stcnt and progressive development 81
this great defensive arm of the nation
Details of tho hoard's reply are not
revealed as subsequently, IN October OF
this year the secretary asked the board
to prepare "a huildln: program lot
the navy that Viii continue over a
period Of five years with an cNpend'-
ture OF about SlOo.oo0.o"o cacn year ioi
five years OH new construction only
The administration plan for the con
,,9f ~ ,tl,f ~. In
five wears is founded ON the board
answer.
>nr ,DI.oI >yf. 'rO DEFENSIVE
NEEDS OF United STATES
~ ,. .i,,. no h,,rl ,.oin
t.,a ~ ,hn nl,r, ,hc
,,,':,. sho,,Id hoId in the
A'".' 'c"" ia
"o ..r ~ q. ~ -, ,niio|.,., M, .b.
i"' - =; Lr,ro,,,
coHiS' OF '''' ~ $50 ,;.
"ho'us con- i''g''I
'hG me oF'"'"" WIZ - No. ~
Tor me p"s' ''I'th Ev"'S -,
proper size Oh 'he nav. y "'E
firm control " lhe seas from '"e '"'
break or wAf = inc 'i'h" 80 !"
the defense OF country situate" us
is the United states ""F"ef'ht upon
two great oceans ~ navy SIoHR
enough only To defend uu: coast from
actual invasion Will not suffice DC
Tense from invasion is not the oniT
function OF the navy. II must NNotec'
or sea borne commerce and drive inHt
or the enemy from tn" sea The best
wa, 10 accomplish nil these object. is
10 nnd and defeat the hostile ncct OF
any OF it's detachm"nts AT a distance
f"r,n our coast sufficiently great to
nrey.ut interruption OF our normal
course OF national life The current
war has shown that a navy of the siz.
.cconnendcd hv mis- honrd i'm provious
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united DOCTORS

Corner Ninth and Brond Streets.
Consultation Free Terms for Treat
ment Within the Rench Of All.
Hours, From q a. NJ. to 8 r. NJ. Daily,
Sunday, from 10 to ~ NJ.
For Private Appointments, Call Mad
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BERRY'S---
the Gift Store for
Everybody
~ Open Evenings Till I O'clock.

Every man has luxurious
taste when it comes to Silk
Shirts.
Here are the finest Silk
Crepe de Chine, 81.
Satin Stripe Tub Silk Shirts
strong, SIS.
Negligee Shirts, soft cuffs
newest winter patterns and
fabrics, from $3.50 to $3.50.
Silk Neckwear of the highest
grade, made from the richest
foreign cravattings; also Amer
lean silks that are better. but
perhaps not SO fetching in the
design, 81 to $3.50.
Unusual value In Scarfs at
soc.
Pajamas in silk, near-silk
and silk and linen, madras and
French flannel, $3.50 to S..
Gloves, $3.50 up.
Bath Robes in unique de-
signs, IS to $22.
Smoking Jackets, S. and up.
1O1 other Holiday Novelties
for everybody.
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