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Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07

bring up again a point which has
been a disputed ore since the war
began.
Al the outset of hostilities the Unit
ed States took the position that ships
entering American ports with guns of
not more than 6 inches calibre,
mounted well aft for purposes of de-
fense, would not be considered armed,
but reserved the right to change its
position in the light of changing CO.
dtions of warfare and the introduction
of new elements such as the submarine
campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07

torney E. r. Simon, each man in his
statements has endeavored to place
responsibility for the deed upon the
other, their statements showing wide
divergence as to the facts leading up
to the crime.
To sift their stories will impose a
severe test upon Judge Coles proven
ability to solve riddles arising in the
criminal calendar.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
is CHARGED WITH
FAILURE TO PROVIDE

Manuel Learretta, wanted in Los
Angeles to answer to a charge of fail
ure to provide for his family, was
brought to the county Jail from Calex-
!. leo by Constable Crane. Learetta is
a blacksmith
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
Nav Have Guns Removed.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE state de-
partment probably will take up with
the Italian government the question
of guns mounted on the liner Giuseppe
Verdi, with view to having the
pieces dismounted before the ship
leaves American waters.
The guns on the Verdi promise to
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
Russia Is Reported
Pierced Enenny's Lines

strikes, but also into that of
the numerous explosions and bomb
outrages which have occurred both in
ships and factories.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07

The-rummittee in charge of the Ell
Centro reception, composed of Mayor
Swanson, Joseph F. Seymour, o. B.
Tout, C. w. Barton and E. F. Howe,
urges that Ell Centre owners of cars
advise any members of their desire to
participate in the sightseeing tour
which has been arranged for the visi-
tors.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
Cotton Market,

Cotton was little stronger today in
Eastern markets, according to reports
to Daily Brothers.
New Orleans
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07

Pekin roads, past the Astor and Pal
ace hotels Ito reassure foreign visi-
torSJ, and then cut Bubbllng Wells
road past the County Club and for
eign residential districts, swinging
back past the south gate of the native
city
Gunboats of the Allied powers have
come up from Woosung and anchored
only stones throw from the Palace
hotel. Among them are the United
States cruiser Cincinnati and the gun
boat Helena.
A quarter of mile down the river,
just below the squat red brick Amer
iican mission school, the United States
gunboats Quiors, Samar, Ell Cano, Pa
los, Monocary and Villa Lobos are
anchored, with the collier Abarenda.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07

Thirty automobiles are still needed
for the reception of the excursionists
who are due in FL Centro tomorrow.
\afternOOn.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
More Automobiles Needed
For the Coming Visitors

| The other valley towns are making
elabofate preparations to interest the
Word from Brawley this
morning said that a special exhibit
of valley products was being arranged
in the Bungalow hotel and that other
entertainment features, including an
automobile ride, were to be provided.
The only call on Ell Centre is for
the machines, and owners are urged to
respond. Phone Joseph F. Seymour,
I192W.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-07
Natal Day Presents.

From Los Angeles Elks, beautiful
silver charity box.
From San Diego Elks, emblematic
antlers, finely mounted.
From Long Beach Elks, hand
somely- bound Bible.
From the State Elks' Association, q
silk American flag.
Prominent Guests.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Rul-
er Edgar McFadyen of Long Beach.
Representing Yuma lodge, c. A.
Lindeman.
Representing San Diego lodge, EX-
alted Ruler Montgomery Moulton
George C. Gillespie, ex-senator M. l..
Ward, John M. Ward, Arthur Cos
grove, Warner Edmonds, j. M. Ken
dali, w. C. Crandall, f. A. Frye, Carl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
No Hatred Among Fighters
the EditOr Of The TrIbunc.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: have no intention TO add, at large. to
the literature that is being poured out at the
present stage of the war, and because the
most Of these ou;pourings come nowhere
near the elemental situation as it is real
lied by those in the war.
II is more than unfortunate that either
editors or correspondents arc impressed that
either their views or their sentiments enable
them to understand, as those in the wal
understand, or that their opinions can have
much to do with it. 1t would be fortunate
if they could comprehend that it is silence
that should go with neutrality
Ny intention is merely to remark upon
one part of a sentence in your editorial Of this
morning, December IS. "By seeking to pun
ish Germany, by Enchanting passion and
hatred" You use these words in applica-
ton to the Allies. I have observed passion
and listened to hatred among the French,
the Belgians and the English. but in all
instances these utterances were from non
combatants and chiefly from women. Try
to understand" and you will not condemn
the women, however.
From men returning from the front,
wounded or otherwise, few words and never,
in my hearing, hard words, came from the
"Tommies" or their officers against the foe
they were up against, unless against acts
which were not straight fighting
This war, sir, will not leave hatred be-
tween Germans and English who have been
or are facing each other. The spirit that
makes these men stand up against and meas
ure their right arms with each other burns
cut such hatred and bitter remembrance.
They only think, each of the others They
are mem" Other views and sentiments
these men leave to non-combatants and to
the peace loving" or the "boodthirsty" Of
neutral lands.
1t happens that speak with a very clear I'M
derstandng of this matter. All my sons )ofi-
cers) went into this war. One-half lie buried
in France and the others are still on the
Somme. Cannot you guide your rowing cor
respondents to some understanding" and
cannot you cut down your own utterances
You have no understanding" or knowledge
to warrant much saying. OBSERVER
New York Dec. l6, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
THE TRIBUNE AND PEACE TERMS
Hold Must Be Humbed and that the h'e'
lust Pass Into History

long 20 any one power but should he neu-
tralized for the common use Of mankind
How would America participate m the set
clement OF this war without engaging IT,
self in any future European alliance or
alliances? After the territorial limits arc
agreed upon the questions Of repara'ion eno
% guarantees for the future would nave 70
be settled. But let us suppose that every
question is se5tlcd except the Belgian with
the Allies holding out for complete justice
70 Belgium. Could not the United states
come forward n this iuncture and do its
bit? Let the United States say 20 Germany 3
Return all the visible Belgian property IN
your hands that belonged 70 Belgium and
we will do the rest We viii give Belgium
a sum sufficient for Belgium's material re-
cuperation. provided Belgium is safeguard
ed against a., attacks from any quarter ~
the future. In raising this sum We should
first invite free contributions from the pro
Germans among us who drank two beers 70
the rape Of Belgium. so that they might have
a golden opportunity to reestablsh them
selves as respectable American citizens
again. The balance, great or small let Con
gress vote from the national Treasury
If in this way as a nation we should rise
20 the occasion. then truly could it be said
that peace has her victories we'll as war.
THOMAS p. IVY.
Boston, Mass Dec. IS, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20

probable proceedings would have been;
An ultmatum requiring compliance with
Willie's wishes within forty-eight hours.
. In case Of noncompliance shoot Athens
Pirsus and the neighborhood of the map.
g. Shift an army corps or so TO Thessaly
70 do the required amount of assassnating
nillaging, burning, raping, ETC., to conform
with the latest niceties of "Schrecklichkeit'
MIR. Ernest p. Horrwitz, please excuse) and
then on 20 Bulgaria.
"per Zweck heligt die Mittel!" Mich,
wahr, Herr Morgenroth?
The Allies, in order 10 down the unspeak
able Prussian thing once for all, will have u
discard, for the time being at least, the
gentlemanly attitude, take off their kid gloves
and 90 the Teutons one better.
They can bring these Doors to terms only
by giving them double dose of their own
medicine. More power to them, and may
God speed the day when the imperial lunstic
Of Potsdam is safely put where he belongs
on a gibbet. h. ANTHONY BAkIAL'
New York, Dee. Q, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
A Victim Of Enthusiasm

Lord French, Sir II. Smith-Dorrien, Sir
Alfred Turner and several other eminent
soldiers seem to strive in vain 20 dissipate
the not uncommon notion that Lord Hal
dane is an agent of the Kaiser, surrcpti-
tiously engaged in the propagation Of
Kutur and endeavoring by secret means
to deliver England into the soied hands Of
its enemy.
Some of the ladies Of Mrs. Pankhurst's
union, who have been fretting under en-
forced inactivity, found chance to re-
sumo their old habits at a recent meeting
Of the Sociological Society. Lord Haldane
was in the chair No sooner had he risen
than cries were heard from all parts Of the
hall: "Pro- German" "Traitori' etc. One
or two well dressed" women were quietly
led to the door, and then a voice rose from
another quarter: How can we win the
war while YOU are influencing the politics
Of the country" Another shouted: You
are trying to Germanize England, with
your German education, German morals,
herman pnlOSopnN. j MS NIStuIDtI nav
ing been removed, Lord Haldane again
tried 70 speak, when another engaging
treble pped up: I'VE all know what your
record has been, and you ought to he
ashamed Of yourself for coming here" A
male person with more discretion walked
quietly without escort to the door, and
having insured his exit yelled, Traitor"
as he disappeared, but an amazon who was
thrown out with some difficulty" strug-
gled TO the last, shrieking: Il wish l had
,he handling Of you. I'd shoot you"
Yet Lord Haldane is the man who, ac-
cording to so competent an authority as
Sir Alfred Turner, is one of the makers Of
the British army, and whose achievements
form record that has never been sur
passed in the War Office"
Lame esbranlee & esmeue" says Mon
taigne, "se perde en- soy-mesme. 81 on ne
lui dome prinse: & faut tousiours luy
fournir d'obect on ellie s'abutte & agisse.
Lord Haldane serves the purpose well
enough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
A Back-to-the-Land Movement

The state School of Agriculture, at
Farmngdalc. Long Island. was established
10 provide agricultural training for the
vouth Of New York City and vicinity, to
develop the agricultural resources OF the
lower part Of the state thereby reducing
the cost Of living in the metropolis. 1t IS
Of record that within a year Of its formal
opening the school is handling its full ca
pacitv of students with more DESTROYS Of
entering. And a large proportion OF these
students come from the city-arc actually
city born and bred.
Here is a back-to-theland movement In
process which is well worthy the attention
of the state authorities. The officials OF
the school arc to-day asking the Governor
TO include in his budget some $4,000 for
maintenance charges and a further sum
for extension Of the plant If scientific
cultivation Of the soil is desirable, If "A
reversal Of the farm-to-city movement is to
be encouraged and economists are agreed
that they are-then these requests deserve
the sympathetic consideration of the Gov
ernor and the appropriations committee
Of the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
Giving Moneys Worth

When the Aldermen insisted on reducing
the legal rate of charges for taxicabs a
couple Of years ago there were loud bowls
about impending bankruptcy from the ex-
isting taxicab companies, and one concern
subsequently did go into bankruptcy. 1t
is interesting and significant, in view of
this. 10 note the success of newcomer in
the field. the Black and White Taxicab
Company, which makes its bid for public
favor on good service and lower rate of
fare than the legal rate. II is still more
interesting and significant to note that,
seeing the success Of this venture, many Of
the independents have lowered their rates
TO correspond 10 those of this competitor
and are sharing in its well earned success.
The Tribune insisted when the present
ordinance was under consideration that
taxcab companies operated without the un-
due expense that charge accounts, passes
TO officials, bonuses TO hotel and club
starters and apartment house superin-
tendents imposed could give good and
profitable service at lower rates than were
hen demanded. The amount Ct business
being done by this new concern. operated
on a cash basis, with carefully pared down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
To the Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: May I add my voice to the chorus OF
dsspprovnl arising from the friends OF The
Tribune in regard 20 the attitude OF the
paper toward the vague peace proposals now
cmansting from Germany?
You may be sure the Allies, who have sut-
Tered so much from the Avstar Of the Beast
in the German political character of to-day,
are more anxious 20 welcome any indication
on its part Of genuine desire for a peace
OF principle than the most tender hearted
and altrustic Of us ncutrals, who from a
safe distance have watched the Allies fight
ing our battles, making our pockets full o.
money in the meanghile. But many OF us
hope that the Allies will not relnquish their
purpose until not only The Germans are ready
to lay down their arms with honor, but until
he German war spir: is thoroughly broken
and the War Lord, as they term their Kaiser,
passes into the pages Of ancient history with
the Sultans and the Tartar Khans who once
terrified me earth. That, for the lovers Of
liberty, is the main desideratum OF this war.
The present language of The Tribune is 20
obscure il. and TO befog still further the
every incident of the war; even the murder
of American children, matter for academic
discussion. In regard TO the impossbility OF
It's achievements, in spite OF the present tenn
Ter of the German people, the historical par
ales which you adduce deceptive. Re
publican France in the Revolution conquered
the German feudalties, in coalition against
e. bor spirit and ia q u
was merely coalition OF selfish and archaic
interests; and as to the treatment of Napo-
icon after Moscow and Lepsc, il the allies
OF that time had foreseen the danger that
would follow their lcnency with him and
with France they would have taken good
care to cage him at st. Helena then and there.
The Allies of to-day will be wiser, hope.
As to Lincoln's peace parleyings in the
middle of the War of the Rebellion, there
certainly was no concession in his attitude.
He simply demanded of the South that it
should yield what he had fought for, the
preservation Of the Union. and freedom to
the slave. The South at that time had not
been sufficiently beaten to yield, and the war
went on until it was.
The adjustment now Is not so simple. but
this seems plain The war must continue,
either at this time or later, until the AFRO
yance Of Germany is humbled, and the public
mind should not be mystfed on this main
issue. Can it be that the web Of vacillation
and discussion which has characterized the
present Administration after being so skill
fully dsentangled in the columns Of The
Tribune. has at last cnmeshed The Tribune
;+soIfo G.. l.. STOWELL.
Dorset. Vt. Dec 10, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
An Empty Military Shell
enough
lPron The Bo,fon TrorelerJ

Congress has destroyed the militia organi-
zations in this and other states. That re-
markablc craftsmanship which was embodied
in national legislation last year has taken
the vital organs out Of the citizen units OF
defence and has given absolutely nothing
Of value in return. The militia system had
its faults. but II was something TO begin on.
A base OF action is now lacking
What will the Administration do In view
Of facts that are known TO every intelligent
military expert Two paths seem TO be open.
One is that which leads 70 compulsory SER
vice; the other is that which Mr. Bryan is
proud TO represent and would consist. prob
ably. Of singing my Country, Tis or Thee
and giving the Chautauqua salute whenever
this nation should BIO attacked from without.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
The Reckless Bobsled

This is the season of the year when
elderly gentlemen i'm limousines shake their
heads and lament the daredevil tendencies
of the youth Of our land, who will coast
down billy streets, to the risk of life and
limb and the serious inconvenience OF pass
ing motorists Why cannot boys and girls
be sensible. conservative human beings,
such as every elderly gentleman of a sem
sible. conservative type feels certain he
was in the now distant days of his youth!
This mental overturn takes place in most
of US. with varying violence and occasion
ally with a remnant of saving humor. But
it takes place. and the fond aged parent
of thirty has the gravcst difficulty in not
Worrying himself sick over the chances
that his daredevil child of six seems dis
posed TO take with his limbs. neck and fate.
The chances must be taken and the fond
parents must learn to set their teeth and
hope. Certainly, there is no possibility Of
legislating so fine an instrument of pure
10Y as the bobsed out of existence just
to calm the fears of mere grown-ups.
Yet the grown-ups can do something to
eliminate unnecessary risks, if they Will,
and that without spelling sport. The acct
dents which happen with distressing GER
tainty with every snowfall could be all but
eliminated If our cities and suburbs de
voted a little Of their police energy to
proper ordinances and proper traffic regu-
lation. Commissioner Ward has set the ex-
ample. Recognize the sled as a conveyance
worth preserving; stop coasting on in
herenUy dangerous streets; allot certain
good spots to the coasters and protect them
from vehicles. So much done might slight
" annoy an occasional limousine. 1t would
save a considerable number Of lives and
limbs annually and keep the bobsled where
it belongs, every schoolboy's best weapon
against winter dulness and despair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
German Methods

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Herr Karl Morgenroth recently in
Ouired about the nationality Of Admiral du
Fournet and incidentally expressed strong
doubts that French admiral should have
used German methods" to prod the sauer-
krauti1ed King OF Greece into action one way
or the other. He expressed himself in the
terms Of sneering superiority affected by that
tribe (schnoddrigkeit, as the Berliner calls
IT'D which makes the German "Wurstzpfep
so beloved wherever decent people live.
Admiral du Fournet. from all accounts, is
a Frenchmsn, a gentleman, a type utterly
extinct in the land of limburger cheese. The
only fault one can find with the admiral is
that he did not take such measures, or worse,
about year ago.
Now. suppose (Gesetzt den Fall) the Prus-
SLAMS were in the Allies place at Salonics
and Athens. Would they have waited year
t0T Constantine to make up his mind! The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
TEUTONIC SPARR0WS
Fnghtfulnen Understood by Them and III
Sponsors Thereafter Avoided
To The Editor OF Tho Tribune.

/ TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
! Sir: I have read with amazenent the let
ter Of Archibald Weeks IN The Tribune OF
the 18th inst, and am moved 20 say that
my own observations Of the activities OF
/ birds, extending over many years, contradict
each and every statement made By Mr. Weeks
about sparrows.
! u is a SANDER on the English name 70 call
the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) the
English sparrow" This bird is not in
digenous 20 the British Isles, bu. was IN
troduced there from Germany, where Il has
apparently lived for centuries and acquired
its offensive characteristics from the Prus-
sian humans. Its entire song Is a yociferous
"Ich, Ich.'
II is not necessary 20 be the Librarian o.
bughouse to Judge correctly Of birds. The
value of song birds as insect destroyers IS
exaggerated. Their feeding habits are too
haphazard. unsystematic and fortuitous 20
control insect pests. Any good spraying out
et. with few pounds Of arsenate Of lead, -
Of more value than a thousand birds. Song
birds should be encouraged and their en-
emies suppressed for aesthetic reasons manly
Years ago / was unable 10 raise peas
Sparrows devourcd the young vines as fa''
as they grew The old birds would bring
whole nocke Of young and teach them 10 eat
the buds and leaves, so shot a good many
poisoned some more, destroyed their nests
and killed the young birds without CON
junction This argument, the only one their
Teutonic intellects could appreciate, caused
tbcm to avoid my premises largely. Al
though my lot is on busy street WIN
4 four-track railroad at the rear, native song
birds are more tame here than in the coun
try. Robins. catbirds. Baltimore orioles
grasshopper sparrows, bluejays and even tn
wood pewec have nested on the PREMISE
often in summer the wood thrush comes ana
sings in an apple tree close 70 our bedroom
window. In the garden I have seen the
rose-breasted grosbeak eating potato bugs
and often we are delighted with the roper
tory Of the brown thrasher, or Northern
hooking bird.
Whenever kill a sparrow / examine US
stomach have never yet found one tnal
contained insects or weed seeds. InvarlsoiE
their stomachs are packed solid as billiard
balls with cooked meat, potatoes and otner
vegetable refuse from the garbage can. Keep
the sparrow away from garbage and iresn
horse manure and il would soon starve.
deny that sparrows can find food on -
closely shaven lawn. | have seen them on
lawns, apparently feeding, but on close IN
spection they were found 70 be merely at
tracted by the feeding habits of the grass
homer sparrow or Of the tree sparrow a.
tho latter were feeding on seeds OF lawn
grass. -
Ry clawng into fresh horse manure, the
only source Of the germs Of tetanus, TIE
srarrow becomes an agent in the spreading
If q virulent disease. They also introduce
lice and mites into poultry yards, also chicken
pox and other fatal diseases. Extermlnate
the sparrow or send him back 70 Ieutonland'
- .,oro- habitat. p s. 7.
Westfeld. y. j., Dec. l6, 1916.