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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
Holland Asks the Question Through DR..
Yam HoNfen, Whose Discussion of the
Var end of the Problem of Peace
Making and Peace-Keebing Is
Remarkable for Its Hankness
and Insishf---Sea Conflicts
Must Be Prevented by q
Common Sea Police.

vTTHAT Holland is thinking and IS
w likely to do, with war waging
around her. IS a subject that
is of special interest not only to the
rest Of Europe. but to the United States,
which stands with her as a neutral. Al
though opinion as regards the present
state of Holland and its outlook for the
future IS partly individual and partly
coniectural. there are certain points on
which the people Of Holland agree. First,
# is our wish to maintain our entire
nolitical and economic independence,
without closer relations with any other
state. The lines of development Of Ger
MANY and Holland, economically and
noliticallv. have been so divergent since
the agrarian and military parties be-
came paramount in Germany that we on
our side wish more than ever to con-
tinue our international individuality,
without any desire, however, to terml-
nate friendly feelings in commercial, SCI
entiic and international relations with
our neighbor. In the course Of our his
torv we suffered so much from France
and England. while Germany was weak,
that we should not have felt the advan-
tage of a stronger third neighbor. And
this neighbor is, Of course, as free IN
his own organization as we wish to be
and to remain in ours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
EVERY DUTCHMAN WILL Rk-
IOICE WHEN BELGIUM IS RE-
STORED TO INDEPENDENCE.

Neither is there any wish to restore
any junction, either wholly or IN part
with Belgium. The experiment of the
Congress of Vienna with the Onited
Netherlands failed. and now we see more
clearly than ever that the differences III
every respect between north and south
are too greatly marked to allow OF any
union. not even with the Flemish, with
whom we are united by common IAN
guage. The influx Of Belgian refugees
has renewed an already strong impress
sion on that point. No Dutchman wishes
TO take part in any new organization Oh
Belgium, as has been suggested III Ger
man quarters, though it might bring us
large increase of territory. Western Eu-
rope was in the best possible order be-
fore Germany made its reckless inva-
sion, and every Dutchman will reJo,ce
with his whole heart when Belgium IS
restored to full independence. Although
there is diversity Of opinion here IN re-
gard to the morality of the motives OF
the German army commanders to try to
reach Paris through two neutral coun-
tries, there is none about the question
whether Belgium will have to be re-
stored as a free and individual member
among European states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

once it appears that Russia can scarcely
be contented in the future by the pos
session Of the Dardanelles; she wishes
access to the sea, but she comes through
the Dardanelles to only one sea, the Med
iterranean, whose two keys, Gibraltar
and the Suez Canal, are in the hands of
England. Looking at this matter from
another aspect, not only Austria and
Turkey, but also Italy, Greece and the
Mediterranean parts of France and
Spain must feel the more how impotent
they are against England if ever she
uses to the extreme the power which
this situation confers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
HOLLANDS PLACE IN THE IN
TERNATIONAL ORGANlZA-
TON OF THE WORLD.

One of the most notable features OF
the development of modern pubic opin-
ION in Holland is, so think, the tend
ency to take part in some international
organization Of the world. Lujo Bren-
tano recommends in the "Berllner
lageblatt" closer connection OF the
whole European continent, with the OK
ception of Russia, which would be eX-
GUIDED from his new arrangement. Com
olnations Of this nature on either larger
Or smaller scale will find no support
Whatever among the people Of Holland.
The reason for this is clear. Half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

T'plts Win all cInerS are not DOuuO I'D
give their plans because England may
possibly oppose them. England is equal.
j. oppressed by the costs Of her mighty
position, and this position would be-
come much more difficult if she opposed
q new organization against the unsni-
nous wish of all others
And the free cooperation of Eng
land-why would not that be possible7
England varies also in her international
policy. 1t has followed line which for
England has been reactionary. Tho
policy which became paramount with
the abolition of Cromwells mercantile
laws and of the corn duties, commonly
called that of Golden and Bright, has
temporarily lost its ascendancy by the
treason of Chamberlain. By 1906 it
was restored to power. The formation
Of the Campbell Bannerman ministry
was change of play as well as of play
ers. English public opinion in the party
that secured control of its government
was anti-military. She wished reduc-
ton of the costs of the navy and friend
ly relations with other countries. Ua--
happily she was from the beginning
hindered in her policy by the naval pol
icy of Germany, which did not build
more than two-thrds of the number of
warships constructed by England, ig-
noring the fact that the party in power
in England built her three-thirds not of
her own free will, but only to maintain
this proportion against Germany.
AN ATROCIOUS SITUATION
WHEN THE FIGHTING IS OVER.
Under the influence of these circum-
stances the cosmopolitan and pacific
party in the ministry weakened, and
the national egotistical spirit, repre-
scented by the House of Lords and the
Unionist party, became ascendant. So
it came that war was seized as means
to destroy, the imminent competition
for the mastery of the sea.
Nevertheless, nobody can say what
England will do should Germany, Rus
STA and other nations adopt in principle
that freedom of the sea without any
other navy than an international police
fleet. 1t would surely be accepted as
an abandonment by Germany of the i'm
portant expression of its "militarism,"
because of which the official English
press say the war was begun.
The immense extension of the present
war, the inhumanity Of the ways of
wagng war and the still more atrocious
situation which will arise if all people
continue in rivalry to make technical
processes subservient to mutual de-
struction require from the friends Of
peaceful negotiation and the co-opera-
ton of the peoples equally drastic means
of common action.
1t gets more and more clear for all
that the matter is no more some small
displacement of power, but the continu-
alton of ruin of our entire civilization.
Let us for the sake of argument as
sumo that Belgium has become involved
in the present war through diplomatic
laundering. Let us even divide the
blame over both states, on Germany's
side contempt for the infraction Of the
rights of neutral. publicly acknowl-
edged by its Chancellor, and the consc-
quences of this infracticn; on the side
of Belgium military preparation, based !
ro.t;,..J op mn nc s,okk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
KNOTTY INTERNATIONAL PROB
LENS CENTRE ABOUT
THE DARDANELLES.

At the same time the assault of the
Allies upon the Dardaneles brings to the
front the question of the power over
straits and maritime canals. Russia
tries at once openly TO get the possession
of these straits and wishes the Allies to
put in her hands this key to the Black
Sea. also the key to the Danube. The
opening of the dispute over the Darda-
nelles. of course, draws the attention to
other questions Of the same s0rt. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

century ago our States-General ceased to
consider our colonies as an estate for the
financial benefit of the mother country.
We feel our country to be dual state,
with the aggregate Of our Asiatic colo
MES as twin whom we have to educate.
especially in matters of government.
This connection with large Asiatic ter
ritory-the minor American self-gov-
erning and financially dependent colonies
can here be omitted from consideration
has had a great influence on our coun-
try by stripping it of the European mar
rowneSs of view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

merchant ships, the acknowledgment OF
the involablity Of private property at
eea seemed sufficient as the keystone OF
the efforts of the pacifist movement. II
it brought 10 profit England's interest
in supremacy at sea would diminish, and
if no damage were feared for tradesmen
from the other side acquiescence in Eng
lands majority would be possible.
This war has shown that England's
majority is dangerous in another way
Till the present war England claimed to
want paramount war fleet only in or
der not to be exposed to the danger OF
being unable to secure sufficient food IN
time of war. That any great ContineE-
tai country could be starved may have
been thought theoretically possible;
practically it was not feared. Other
wise Germany could have easily made
herself a storehouse of food, which
would have prevented Englands starv-
ing project. Every one who wishes that
the coming peace may stop the causes
of war has to take into account this new
use of England's majority. By the &C
acknowledgement of the inviolability of prl-
vate property at sea alone could it be
made impossible for the future that
England, by its enlarged definition of
contraband should continue to have the
power TO cut off the food supply of every
country with insufficient production OF
its own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

GREAT BRITAIN HAS NO RIGHT
TO MAINTAIN PRESENT
PRIZE LAWS"
The question which, next to the fate
of Belgium, is paramount for us in the
present war is the future of the sea and
the maritime laws. We cannot deny the
English claim to the majority at sea-
Great Britain could not exist if another
country had the power of cutting of
communications between its parts, scat
tered as they are over the world. But
Great Britain has no claim tosthe mas
terry of the sea and no right to maintain
the present prize laws. With great
satisfaction I have seen in recent utter
ances. some of them from the German
side. that this point is brought into the
foreground. Through the debates OF the
Interparliamentary Union we know that
an influential set of public men in Eng
land does not support the old prize laws,
and there is scarcely any doubt that as
soon as the present war is ended her
present allies, Russia and France, Will
take a stand on this point at the side OF
Germany. That the country of Hugo
Grotius, the old defender of the prlncl-
ple of mare Hberun,, has renewed Its
convictions upon this point under the
influence of the troublesome proceed
ings of both parties in the present war
and the damages our countrymcn have
suffered by them is obvious.
As long as war at sea was limited TO
efforts to damage their respective men,
of-war and to make profit Ivy sclzlng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

For many years active i'm the government of the Meth
erIands of the General and then
Minister of Interior, DR.. HOufen is statesman
whose opinions political matters have always been held
i'm the highest by his fellow COunfymen AS pnbC
he has not only Influenced public opinion in Holland but he
has had large audience i'm other of Europe His "PO
TcaI Letters" frequent intervals, have
been translated Dutch of the other Euro
0eau Lanquaoes HOufen is the author of Te Law of
Causafion in Science" "COd Property and Family"
"Tweny Years in the States GeneraL assays Poll
tics"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
OUT OF THE WAR MAY COME A
DEEP-SEA POLICE FORCE.

But with the other nations, the United
States included, the first question re-
mains, nevertheless. Is it necessary that
the sea belong practically to one power,
and has there to'be one master? They
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
ENGLAND IN PREFERENCE TO
GERMANY AS MASTER
OF THE SEAS


GERMANY AS MASTER
OF THE SEAS.
Germany continues the present war
effectively with submarines, of which
she has majority, and Germany claims
in an official publication that she wages
this war not only for herself, but on be-
half of all weaker seafaring nations !,
This expression from German authori-
ties as to their intentions may contain
some comfort for the weaker powers, but
there is also the possibility that the Gre
alton of a German fleet, greater than
Englands. would only result in her sue
ceeding the English as masters of the
sea. If such should prove to be the case
the weaker states would gain nothing.
1t must be acknowledged that the use
England has made of her power in the
last century, taken as a whole, has been
such that, supposing one of the great
powers has to be master of the sea, Eng
land would be chosen certainly in
preference TO Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
PEACE, FREE TRADE AND GOOD
WILL AMONG NATIONS"

We are, in consequence Of our terri
torial formation, essentially world
part, one of the unities of world or
ganization. Americans are able to ap-
preciate this difference merely by look
ing at the influence the annexation of
the Philippines has had upon the Ameri-
can mind and the policy of the govern
ment. | happened to be in the United
States at the time of Dewey's victory,
and, of course, the question what to do
with the Philippines" was common talk.
Every thoughtful man felt that this vic
tory brought to his country quite new
task and responsibility, with which we
Dutchmen have been growing up for
generations.
Moreover, in this matter of an inter-
national organization is felt the influ
ence of the choice of The Hague as the
seat of the Arbitration Court and as the
meeting place of the peace conferences.
No longer can we Dutch feel for league
which does not embrace the whole
world. And we are working practically
for the device of the Golden Club,
Peace, free trade, good will among ma
TONS" without distinction as to race,
religion or geographical situation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
BIG CIRCUS DAY DRAWS NEAR

The day OF all days in the calendar
OF the small boy has almost arrived
and the youngsters OF this vicinity are
anxiously, counting the hoars until
circus day. II looks now as though
large percentage OF the local popu-
lation, both young and old. will be
present at the performance when the
Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on
Earth exhibits in Medford tomorrow
at 10 a. m.
It is promised that the show will
display more new and novel features
than ever before, including 100 new
acts from Europe.
The principal feature is the new
Oriental spectacular pageant, Persia
or the Pageants OF The Thousand and
One Nights" This great display
which is portrayed by 1850 persons
and hundreds Of horses, elephants and
camels. depicts in pageantry the fam
ous tales of the Arabian Nights In
New York City. where this pageant
was produced for the first time this
spring, 1t was announced the mos
gorgeous and stupendous oriental dis
play ever presented in America.
The Barnum & Bailey circus II
travelling this season on FIVE trains
made up OF SO cars. More than l 400
persons are carried in the various de
partments Of this great show, whicl
also included an enlarged menageri'
OF 10S cages and Al elephants.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
AUTO BANDITS
MAKE RICH HAUL

Martins Ferry, o., Sept, s,-lee
Rankin. superintendent OF the Flor
ence mine OF the Youghioghenny Coal
company here. was held up by two
auto bandits today, robbed OF 1000
and shot and killed,
Rankin was In taxicab driven by
oliver Pickens, The money was the
weekly payroll OF the miners The
hold-up occurred under grade cross
ing between this city and the mine,
about three miles out. shortly before
noon,
Two foreigners ordered pickens TO
stop, Rankin. who was armed. imme-
diatcly suspected hold-up men and
jumped out of the machine. He was
eight feet from the taxieab when one
OF the bandits shot him. The bullet
severed an artery. The highwaymcn,
covering the driver. grabbed the
money. which Rankin had In q
satchel. and sped away through the
woods, pickens lifted Rankin into
tho taxi and ran back to the hospital
here Rankin died as he was being
lifted from the car He had eled to
death,
sheriff Butler and Chief Hyland
gathered the entire force OF police and
swore In Il number OF deputies and
started in pursuit, Bloodhounds also
were put on the trail
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Whore He Fell Down.


''Can you spell well?"
well, not II it's an artesian. ."-Bos.
ton Transcript
Blessed ignorance.
How much does it cost you to run
this yacht. old chapy"
IF knew | wouldn't do lt."--Life.
Wrong Deduction.
who breaks. pays"
"0h. no; not II they're broke."-Bai.
timore American.
Beyond Count.
Il want some powders for insects"
How many, sir?''
"Oh. millionsr'-London opinion.
unkind.
"They say that ignorance Is bliss"
How perfectly blissful you must be
then" Detroit Free Press.
OF Course.
The shyest girl in the world Is will.
Ing to sit In the lap of luxury. Louis
vile CourierJournal.
A Good Example.
\ common table sets some men n
good example-it never crosses its legs.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Nc, 20 Be Considered.

New Housemaid-Tha bakers mans
nice looking chap, Cook-Him, Why.
he's married.-London Punch.
.it Was Poor.
whats the worst advice you ever
gotg ~ friend told me TO use my
own Judgment. Toledo Blade
Tie Polar Regions.
1t Is estimated that there are 100000
inhabitants of the polar regions. one
person to each ten miles.
Connecticut.
Connecticut is from quonne. long,
TUX, tidal river; out. at--that is, quon'
netuckqut, at the long tidal river.
Raisin Sugar.
Sugar Is manufactured from raisins
In about all of the countries of south
ern Europe and western Asia.
Horses and Hares.
Unlike most animals. horses have no
eyebrows. ana hares are without eye
lids.
Chroni.e.
Clror,.c iron ore, known as chro-
mitN is produced in this country only
in California.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Precisely.

"Thls." said the guide who was pilot
ing a bunch Of tourists through Egypt,
as he pointed to the mummy. "was n
high priest, the wlsest man Of his day.
He lived 10 great nge."
"was his last illness fntal?" qucried
the wag Of the bunch.
"Of course It was" answered the
guide. with look OF pity at the other.
"That's queer" rcjolned the wngglsh
person. His appearance would seem
to indicate that he was permanently
cured. "-Excbafige
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10

indianapolis. Sept. 9.-Johnny Ait
ken, driving a Peugot, won the
50-mile automobile race at the In
dianapolis Speedway this afternoon,
His time was 32:iO:33 and his aver
age 91.S3 miles an hour He had
previously won the 2O-mile race,
AItken beat Hughes Hoskins by
six feet. Chevrolet's Sunbeam was
third and D'Alene's Dusenbnrg
fourth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
A|TKEU WINNER
OF Z AUTO RACES

indianapolis. Sept, 9,---Johnny Ait.
keen, In q peugot. won the 20-mile
ra. Q. the first OF three races at the
Indianapolis Speedway. this after
noon. His time was i2:3T;35. He
won a $500 purse. Wilcox Premier
was second and Chevrolct's sun
beam was third. Hughie Hughes. In
u Hosklns, finished fourth Athens
average was s5.0S miles an hour.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
EXPLOSION OF GAS
INJURIES SIX MEN

Shamokin, Pa. Sept. Six men
were burned, four seriously, this
afternoon in an explosion Of gas In
No. 6 stope, west gangway, at the
Alaska colliery OF the Philadelphia
& Reading operating mine, near here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Expensive.

'Is golf an expensive gamer"
at must be. heard my husband
telling friend the other day that he
had to replace about eighteen plvots
on the first nine boles"-Detroit Free
Press
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Recital pleases Many

The recital given Friday evening by
Miss Anna Calvert. who was present
ed by Miss Berenice Quinlan, was
most successful and was highly ap'
precia,ed by all present, The Com
mercial club assembly hall was
crowded by music lovers OF this city,
who were glad OF an opportunity to
hear Miss Calvert Two selections by
Chamlnade and two strings by Cries
were especially pleasing to the audi
enee, Miss Quinlan states that she
Is very much pleased with the work
done by her pupil,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10

"I see your son Is home from col.
lege, Mr.. Jims. Is he developing
well?"
Cant hardly tell yet He's only had
his moving picture camera week.
Baltimore American
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
On tho Contrary,

Doesn't 1t require great deal OF
courage for person to go mp IN an
aeroplaneT
mot u bit. It's the coming down
that really tests II mans nerve."-st'
Louis Post. Dispatch
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Conceited.

"van Hamm, the actor. seems TO 10
growing n trlne deaf. wonder what
caused IT.
I'm sure don't know, but he claims
II ~ the result of constant applause. v
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Not the Same.

Look out how you try to fasten the
boat. You are going to strike against
the pier"
Don't be afraid. This isn't going to
be a strike II It IL n ticup."--Baltimore
American
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10

"Thcy tell me your boy Josh Is very
versatile"
"TIe is." replied Farmer Corntossel
patiently. II never saw anybody who
could do ~ many fool things without
rcrcatln hIsself Washington Stnr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Compulsory Snort,

80 you've joined golf clubr'
Had to do It," replied Mr.. Growcher.
"The only chance Of seeing some OF
the men have to do business with Is
to meet 'em on the golf llnks."-Wash-
lngton Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
OUR MISTAKES.

Tho mistakes Of today are
lessons for tomorrow. Isn't u
nice TO think that tomorrow 10 a
now day with no mistakes In II
yet7--L. M. Mont1om,ry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Not In the Running.
shall | announce that am In I'll
Remarkahle.

shes II really remarkable plano
player"
"What In there remarkable about her
playing"
"She knows when to quit."-Detroit
Free Press.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
OG6caP
Party Tor College Students

A party In honor OF the college
students was held at the Presbyterian
manse last Tuesday night, Games
were played by those present. who
numbered about thirty Refresh
ments. consisting of Ice cream and
cake, were served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
For Miss Wiseman

The home of Mr., and Mrs, Geo. H.
Slower was the scene of an informal
party given by. Miss carlotta X, Wise
man on Wednesday evening. Septem-
her G. The jolly crowd gathered about
7;S0 o'clock and the evening was
spent in games and music. At 10
o'clock refreshments OF Strawberries,
ice cream and cake were served to
the following Margaret Wisner,
Ethelyn Bartlett. Jeanette Cramer,
Anna Nelson. Itrice Kenyon. Amanda
Steele, Gudrun Anderson. Aileen Rob
inson. Mr.. and Mrs, G. II. Slower and
Miss Carlotta Wiseman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
Plant Species.

There are i,@0o species OF plants used
for commercial purposes. or these 10
are used for perfumes
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-10
W. X. c. Indoor Picnic

The regular meeting of the
w. R, C. Saturday afternoon was
made the occasion OF an indoor picnic
which was attended by about so mem
bers OF the order and number OF
the G. 4. R.. the affair being held in
W. o, w. hall Two new members
were initiated into the corps, after
which an excellent dinner was served.
Those present also took occasion to
rejoice in the recent enactment by
congress OF the measure giving pen
sions to veterans widows and rein
stating many who had been dropped
from the pension roll.