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The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
Defenseless Washington.

Washington has been eliminated
as the site for the proposed $II yooo,-
900 government armor plate plant.
Most prominent among the reasons
for locating it outside of this city,
as announced by the Navy Depart
ment, was that Secretary Daniels felt
that the plant should be as far away
from the Atlantic seaboard as pos
sible because of the danger from
invasion. A very good reason, indeed,
but why this extreme caution about
a plant the value of which does not
begin to approach that of the public
buildings of Washington. Does Mr..
Daniels wish to infer that the Capital
of the Nation is at the mercy Of any
enemy making an invasion from our
eastern coast?
In his decision relative to the site
for the armor plant, the Secretary
makes a tacit admission khat this
city, which houses all the records of
our government, millions of dollars
worth of governmental property, all
the legislative and departmental
buildings and the homes of the Chief
Executive and other lawmakers, is
defenseless. Yet he makes no sug-
gestions for eliminating the evil and
providing for the defense of the
Capital. 1t has been proven on more
than one occasion that the city Is
open to attack on all sides, especially
by the aerial route, which in modern
warfare is one of the most advan-
tageous means of offensive. 4
The Chamber of Commerce has
realized the gravity of the situation
and appointed a committee to confer
with the proper military authorities
in an effort to alleviate the situation.
1t is to be hoped that the government
will see the necessity of this plea
and take immediate steps to protect
the city and its treasures.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
The Mexican Problem.

Unofficial adviees from authentic
sources indicate that the de facto
head of the Mexican government has
refused to accede to the terms of the
protocol of the American-Mexican
arbitration commission.
1t is fortunate for the United States
that the ultimatum of the Mexican
leader comes at time when the
President can consider it without
consideration of its effect on his po-
litical future, but with a full appre-
citation that he has the entire Amer
lean nation solidly behind his back
in whatever course he may elect.
This is no disparagement or re-
Election on the honesty or patriotism
of President Wilson in his treatment
of the Mexican problem since it has
become acute. 1t is merely an ex-
preston of satisfaction that the lead
er of the nation can weigh this prob
lem in all its aspects, and act with
the full knowledge that his decision
cannot be construed in any circle as
having been tinged by politics.
Carranza has been arrogant and
domineering in his attitude towards
the United States and its Executive
His utter incapacity to stop the
ravages of the rebel leader, Panchc
Villa, have been no more marked
than his absolute inability to lead
the remnant of loyal forces that fol.
low his standard. And yet through,
out this, the United States has beer
patient. 1t has given him every op.
portunity to restore peace without in.
tervention. 1t has given him tht
fullest chance to demonstrate thai
his leadership of the country acros:
the Rio Grande is actual and moi
mythical.
Secretary of the Interior Lane ha:
been the leader of the American dele
gates who have been striving for =
working basis of conduct for the two
nations. 1t is stated that the matter
is yet one for him and his associates
There is this fact. The American
nation is interested in this situation
and Secretary Lane will reflect the
sentiment of the people as President
Wilson and others define it. And
unless all signs are misleading, Car.
rama may we'll read the story of the
camel and the last straw.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

1t Is to be regretted that the reso-
luton OF Representative Wood calling
for an Investigation of various stock
tobbing rumors affecting the nationaI
administration was introduced rather
furtively by a Republican. 1t should
have been presented openly by a Dem
ocrat. Since the Presidents peace note
was made public, speculative circles have
been in possession OF many reports that
favored operators in Wall Street had in
formation in advance as to its tenor.
For long time there have been reports
that foreign embassy was in close COM
munication with the stock exchange.
These are ugly and portentous things,
but there is only one way to meet them,
and that Is face to face. II they are
ISLANDERS, they will soon be fittfngly con-
demned. II they have any basis in
fact, they should be pursued with
diligence. In matters of this kind there
can be but one honorable purpose, which
Is the truth, hit where it may-New York
World
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
SINGLE TAKERS DISCUSS PLANS

What to do for the Single Tax was
the subject of discussion by members OF
the Single Tax Association OF the Dis
trict at a meeting in the Public Library,
Eighth street and New York avenue last
night.
The meeting adjourned 10 the residence
Of Mrs. Henry George. jr. 1851 Euclid
street. to meet Josiah Wcdgewoor, MEM
Der of Parliament from England.
Members who are to serve on the
executive committe were named es
follows Arthur P. Davis, Mrs. Jessie l.
Lane. James Hugh Kelley. Mrs Jennie
Munroe. J. A. Whitfield, f. J. Dakin,
md Major W. c. HarlleC.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
DISCUSSION OF PEACE.
H. NJ Scale Says with drawaI of Teu-
ton Troops Is First Requirement.

ton Troops Is First Requirement.
Editor The Washington Herald: 1t
seems to great many people in this
country that the present bother about
peace. both here at home and abroad,
Is all to no purpose toward bringing
the war to a close. 1t can be broadly
stated that II the Prussians want peace
SO badly they can get it at any time.
but not on any terms they have sug-
gested UP to date. All they have to do
is to offer to withdraw their troops from
those parts of France and Belgium.
Poland and Serbia, and now Rumania,
that they have invaded and laid waste.
and return to their own country with
an offer OF reparation as far as possible
for the cruel wrongs done to the nom
combatant peoples OF those unfortunate
lands-and peace terms would probably
be considered by the entente allies;
certainly not before. Lloyd George
statement makes that plain.
There will be demanded, OF course,
by the allies a guaranteed treaty of
arbitration-not a scrap Of paper-save
the mark-for the future settlement of
international disputes. The Prussians
have always rejected any kind OF
arbitration proposal, opposing 1t for years
as steadily as they opposed all talk OF
disarmament and as they opposed the
congress uTStQ DE r rance, ITeat Britain,
and Russia to prevent the present war.
England and France went down on their
very marrow bones to the Kaiser for
such a convention. but TO no purpose. In
answer there to the Kaiser declared i'm
mediate war on France and Russia. be-
fore any other conference could be sug-
gested, and invaded Belgium.
The fact that neither of the three lead
ing nations of the allies wanted this
was shown by their unreadiness
for 1t. England had r contemplate
little army Russia had no munitions.
while France itself, supposed to be
always armed against another 1901 raid
by the Prussians, was far from pre-
pared. Even after more than two years.
England and Russia are not yet fully
equipped for the conflict, though now
well on the road to it. II militarism has
not wholly eXtinguished statemanship
among the Prussians, there should now
be a fair chance of peace in the near
future. They must know. If they know
anything, that they cannot fight to
victory against the entire civilized
world H. NJ. Scale
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
COURAGE.

Courage isn't a brilliant dash.
A daring deed In moments flash:
1t isn't an instantaneous thing
Born Of despair with sudden spring.
II Isn't creature of iickered hope
Or the final tug at a slipping rope:
But it's something deep in the soul OF
man
That is working always to serve some
plan.
Courage isn't the last resort
In the work OF life or the game OF sport
1t isn't thing that a man can call
At some future time when he's apt to
fall;
II he hasn't it now, he will have it not
When the strain Is great and the pace is
hot
For who would strive for a distant goal
Must always have courage within his
soul.
Courage isn't a dazzling light
That flashes and passes away from sight:
It's slow. unwavering, ingralned trait
With the patience to work and the
strength to wait.
It's part of a man when his skies are
blue.
It's part of him when he has work to do.
The brave man never is freed of it.
He has 1t when there is no need of 1t.
Courage was never designed for show:
1t isn't thing that can come and go;
It's written in victory and defeat
And every trial a man may meet
It's part of his hours. his days and his
years.
Back OF his smiles and behind his tears.
Courage Is more than a daring deed:
It's the breath of life and strong mans
creed.
EDGAR GUEST,
In tha st Louis Rapuhlfc
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
Today's Events

Christmas party for the pupils and tstsrs q ths
Holy Crus Academy, At home Of Edward 7. Cshin,
SO Uptoa street norfhWest to 40 2. n
Christmas Eoc.Al, Calitol Hill L'er1ry SScetv al
home Of its prUsIdsnt. Mn. Matte E~is 1877
street northwest. T. m.
Meeting National Capital Polltry and PiEe--
Association Public EbrsrJ. p m.
Dsnce and card parry Oonutsscnal Union fos
Woman Suffrage. in Osnerun HOUss on LIisyrrss
sQuAre. p. m.
Lecture The Problem Of the Taocs" PrUf EIbsrt
Russell. in Friends Church p m
Cavalry drill ridinE hall At Fort Nyer, 20 n -.
Dinner 70 coldred slaVes and old IesideBu q
WEshington. Cosmopolitan Baptist Church n ssrucs.
between Ninth and Tenth streets northwest r. n
Masonic-The New jerusalem No IEeorFe G
Whiting. No. =: East Gate. No. D.
ODD FeloWs-ColumbiA No. 70 Salem No a.
Covenant. No. Is; Excelsior. no. Il; I4nEto1-
No h
Illustrated lecture Capt. RobrT- A. Bartlett raw
gator in the Pesrv sNpediiiou 10 Jhe EorIh Pols
National Press Club. i. N.
ADJUSTMENTS.
NstonAl-RSymond Hitchcock IN Betty" In
/ .. n.
BelAsco-Annetts kellermAnr "A Daughter u ehs
Gods" 2lS and SIS .. N.
keith's-VGudeTille. ais and sl5 2 n.
Pols-'-The Old Homestead" rs and Is ~
Gsvcty-Buhesque 2ls and SIS .. n
LoeWs Colrmbih-Motion pcTures. a n. 10 n
Q. m
Strand -Photoplsys 70 a. N to !oO D. m
GHrden-Photoplau. 10 a. m. n l010 .. y
Cosmus-NGudsUle, % % II =. N
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The Chicago man who was turned
down by girl because his hair was
red and by a Marine Corps recruiting
officer because his feet were fat
should not lose heart. We know
some men who would paint their hair
red to get rid of their wives and
some who would f1atten their feet to
get out of the Federal service.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
CAPT. BARTLETT TO SPEAK.

Capt. Robert A. Bartlett, who was
Peary's navigator on the successful dash
to the North Pole, and who is now Or
ganizing a scientific polar expedition OF
his own. will divide attention with VIII
Irwin, the famous writer. and John Bar
rett, director-general of the Pan-Ameri-
can Union, at the National Press Club,
In the coming two weeks.
Mr. Barrett is scheduled to address the
members Of the club on the evening Of
January q. and Mr.. Irwin on Sunday aft
ernoon, January L
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Will its safety be better promoted by
the retention of the Adamson act and
the completion Of the proposed legisla-
tive program against the wishes Of both
the railroad employers and employees or
by an arrangement between the dis
putants effected outside of Congress ?
The question can be considered more in
telligently when we know what that ar
rangement is. Perhaps 1t could never be
as good safeguard as a set Of laws
governing these matters; but some of the
laws that would be necessary have not
been enacted yet and the law which
has been enacted may be thrown out
by the Supreme Court. On the whole,
We had better wait a bit before ap-
plauding Mr.. Adamsons threat to
spank" both the railroads and the en-
ploye II they prefer their solution to that
proffered by Congress.-Charleston News
and Courier.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The fact is plain enough that universal
training and compulsory service furnishes
the best protection and the most efficient
military service, and the fact Is also plain
that the United States is without any
adequate service of the kind, but there
Is for all that little prospect of the adop-
ton of the compulsory plan in the United
States. The main reason why 1t will not
be adopted here is that 1t is ''un-Ameri-
can" That is a rather vague reason,
with probably more sentiment than logic,
but 1t Is strong and it will be controlling.
The American people are not going to
submit to the restraint 1t would entail
Nashville Banner.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Virtual prohibition in England is
followed by the news that the lumi-
Gus hat has made its appearance in
London. Now if a man can't get
Lighted up" be can at least look that
way.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
sUFFS WILL PARADE MARCH 4.
10000 Women at Convention Will
March Day Before Inauguration.

Ten thousand ardent advocates Of votes
for women will parade up Pennsylvania
avenue on Sunday, March 4. a conven-
ton planned to begin March ] bringing at
least that number Of "suffs" to Washing
ton. according to the Congressional Union
under whose auspices the convention will
I've held.
No definite form OF demonstration for
the gigantic parade has been decided
upon. AS soon as Miss Mabel Vernon.
secretary of the union, returns to Wash
ington she will commence work on plans
for the parade
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The wife in New York who sought
a substantial sum in alimony, claim
ing her husband was a millionaire
because his mother is wealthy and
may make him her heir when she
dies, should be given a place among
the "frcnzied hnancicrs" in some part
OF Wall Street.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Seventy-eight couples obtained
licenses to marry on Tuesday, while
one license was returned because the
girl in the case changed her mind.
Still the percentage is very good.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
FOR THE WINTER SLEEP.

Some poets speak Of fallen snow
As Mother Earth's bespangled dress
Whilst others sing of It as though
'Twere silver. gowning comeliness."
For me, 1 take a simpler view.
Perhaps some folk will deem it fiighty,
But one the less know it's true
She's Just put on a fresh, clean, nightie!
Copyright rne)
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Now that the new farm loan banks
have been designated, we presume
the "back-to-the-soil" movement will
take on fresh impetus.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Milwaukee has just completed a
100000 workhouse, containing all
the comforts Of home. Reservations
may be made in advance by wire.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The English terms include the Teuton
offer and. therefore, they are not an
tagonistic to the German proposals. The
English want complete. instead OF partial
restoration; they want reparation in ad-
dition to restitution: the demand as
surance of the future over and above
peace signatures. The English rejection
Is not declination Of what is offered; 1t
Is demand for that and more. AS long
as parties to a trade discuss possible
conditions under which trade may be
effected, there is prospect of striking a
bargain eventually. That is the way the
European situation looks. The dove may
have q long journey. but she is on the
wing.-Birmingham Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Looks like Uncle Sam was about
to share the fate generally reserved
for all Good Samaritans, in his deal
ings with Carranza.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

After few years of palavering and
indulgence in our hobby of "watchful
waiting" We are informed that the
situation in Mexico is again acute.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
CAPITOL HILL UNION MEETS.
Appoints Committee to Cooperate
with Anti-saIoon League.

The monthly meeting of the Capitol
Hill Union. W. c. T. u, was held yes
terday at the home of Mrs. NJ. c. Davis,
i6 Third street southeast
Mrs. William E. Ramsey, president OF
the organization, presided and appointed
a committee to work in conjunction with
the Anti-Saloon League on license cases
coming before the excise board.
Arrangements were completed for the
observance of a Mother Willard meeting
on January 3. at the mid-year opening
of the community center at the Wilson
Normal School
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Now that goat is on the meat mar
ket, we expect before long to hear
the man behind the lunchroom coun-
ter call to the chef: "Ba-ba, wellr'
or Nanny, rare"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The old water wagor. gets flying
start this year and WIFI be twenty
four hours under way when 1917
arrives.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Arizona arrived at New York yard Dseember %;
New ORLEANS arrived at T1buron Mex, pecUmbcr %;
Potomac sailed for Port Gu Prince December as;
Tacoma sailed for San DOMINGO City Decembe4 u
Nots.-1he Hancock will sail from Ph:adelpeia
foI Haiti. via Norfolk and Guantanamo, On the
morning Of January 8.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Three Men Wore Duplicate
Shirts" chirrups a headline in a Bal
timore newspaper The third one
wore a barrel, perhaps.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
A LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR.

Fint printing Of an original poem, written daily
for TIE Washington Herald
By John Kendriek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

What are you going to. swear of
on?
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Universal military training is the great
est possible guarantee of peace; because
no International buccaneer Cwho might
be tempted our way by our present
demonstrated defenselessness) would
hesitate long before picking a quarrel
with a nation of 100, 100000 freemen who
have the facility as well as the patriot
ism needed for rallying round the flag
in a fashion that counts. We Americans
are prone to balk at the idea of com
pulsion" in anything; and It is this feel
Ing which Is largely responsible for most
of the opposition to a democratized
American army reserve that shall count
every American son. Well: leave out the
"compulsion." Just fix 1t so that every
man who wants to graduate into citizen
ship must prove that he has trained for
its obligations as well as its opportun-
ties.-Grand Rapids Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Try it, anyway; you may fool your
self il no one else.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Why not do your New Year re-
solving early.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

The new model statesmanship at Wash
ington is an amendment too long de-
ferred. Imagine 1t administered by the
signers Of the immortal document of July
I, I7T6:
I'VE have learned from several quar-
ters that our recently promulgated Dec
laration has created an erroneous impress
sion. which we hasten to correct. While
still holding as self-evident we
desire to have it understood that IL was
rot our intention to intimate and
we regret that our words were open to
any other construction"
Or imagine Seward and Olney explain
ing the Emancipation Proclamation and
the Venezuela Message, and then explain
ing the explanations!-New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
Jottings from Jokers

The Older Generation-Doesn't Il strike
you as disgraceful the way young wo-
men are displaying their ankles? Ankles,
granny! They're going out. Now it's
kDees!"-Life
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
MOVEMENTS OF yEssuS

N. Y, as superintendent Construction Of aircraft
works Curtis Ae1oplans Company.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

men are displaying their ankles? Ankles,
granny! They're going out. Now it's
kDees!"-Life.
Two women were Neaving the thester
after a performance OF a Dolls House" {"
one, ecstatically. Doesn't he just take
all the hope out of fe?'-Everybody's
I'VE have a large ladies' waiting room
In our new store" And none for the
smaller Naturalization Transcript
Daddy-Jeannette. il allow young
Simpson to become my son-in-law do
you suppose he will be willing to work
and support you
Jeanette-Oh, dad. how can he when he
has promised to do nothing but think OF
me all the time.-Puck.
First Girl-Mr Dsuber said my face
was classic. What is classic?
Second Girl-Oh. most anything old
Boston Transcript
Pm sorry asked the girl to clean the
typewriter
Why"
She took fifteen minutes TO clean the
type and two hours to manicure her
finger nails afterward Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
why. he's too poor to own an autoT
Lucky dog"'-Browning's Magazine.
Crawford-How can your Christina &
present to your wife be a surprise IL she
told YOU exactly what it must be?
Crabshaw-You see. I'm not going 10
give it to her.-Judge.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
NAVAL ORDERS.

ORDERS TO OFFICERS.
Lieut. (junior srade) q. z West to AIbars.
Nsyl Constructor @. @. wstsrvslt. 10 Buffsio
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

We have a large ladies' waiting room
In our new store" And none for the
smaller ladiesr'-Boston Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

why. he's too poor to own an auto ?
Lucky dog"-Browning's Magazine.
The sun., 1916-09-14
EXPERTS SEEN ON
HOT SPRINGS LINKS
Mrs. Alfred B. Thacher Of East
Orange Is Hostess at Tea
on Lawn.

Hot SPRINGS. Va. Sept. l3.-John
Hepburn Of Louisville. captain Of the
Harvard golf team. and J. Appleton
Allen Of New York. also an amateur
championship winner. played around the
Hot Springs links together this morn
ing. Others on the course were Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. Robinson Dun. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Smithers Of New York and
Baron and Baroness Rosenkrantz Of At
lanta.
The hrst paper chase Of the season
was given this afternoon by a dozen
members OF the younger set. The route
led from the Homestead Hotel over ten
miles OF trails to the racetrack Of the
Fassifern Hunt Club at Fassifern Farm.
The riders went to the farmhouse for
a Virginia dinner and returned by moor.
light.
Among a number Of teas given on the
lawn during the afternoon concert was
one at which Mrs. Alfred Il. Thatcher
OF East Orange. n. j., was hostess. Mrs.
NJ. Il. Ingalls,. Mr.. aud Mrs. George
Simpson and Miss Jane Simpson made
up a group at one table. Other guests
were Eric n. Dahlgren. NJ. L. Akers, Mrs.
Charles Mel. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Coster Steers. Mrs. Herbert NJ. Harri-
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Angler r. Duke, Miss
Charlotte Delafield. Mr.. and Mrs. Dale
b. Filter. Senator J. A.. O'Gorman and
Mrs. O'Gorman.
Arrivals at the Homestead to-day in.
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry Hart,
New York Mrs. James Lancaster Nor
gan. Brooklyn Mr.. and Mrs. George Il.
SANFORD and Miss Mary Drier, New
York Mrs. Raymond Robins, Chicago.
The sun., 1916-09-14
PLAYS N PLAYERS.

Eitic Foy ara all his seven precocious
%'Tspring have been engaged for tho oil
Iurham Ziogfeld production. Tho Century
Tho W. .. T. l.. OF Minneapolis indorsed
-homss II. Inco's 'Civilization'' at the
Monthly meeting hold this week.
Forty members Of tho Fat Mems Club of
NsNsik viii attend tho performance of
Fast and Grow Fat at the Globe Theatre
tonight.
4 Russian wedding party will occupy a
M at the Criterion Theatre tonight TO
- George Arliss in "~Paganini" The box
aih'r Alexander. Archbishop Of the Rus
"a churches in tho United States: Bishop
~,.1fst!er Of New York, Gen. Kunosoh and
.'0I'' prerory Lichkin Of the Russian Red
groom
W lawson Butt has been engaged for
Wf part ~ Ford In Silvio Helms produc-
"on nf The Merry wives of Windsor"
viola Eoach has h"en engaged by. the
S~lAo'r's for tho principal role In the West
~ cotnpany playing "Hobson's Choice"
Til" Rluo Paradise" with Cecil
Ian which played for a year at the Ca
nho Theatre Will open its season In Albany
.R'frard Granville Of the Foliies ha. com
'9'.l two songs which he has dedicated
~. Actors Fund Of America. They will
.,,proauref by the pa.he Freres Phono-
's'.y for the benefit OF the Actors Fund.
ranl schiniler has been engaged as
l..',nl CONDUCTOR for the tour OF Hip
.,nf yesterday began the musical re-
,B',se Clayton. assisted by C%onstantin.
ta.ee'f. formerly Of the Ballet Russo. n
N"r SA"shan. Will produce her new bale,
ne ! acc Theatre on Monday.
lax Norworth, returning on board the
fal, has a new act with which 10
Yen the Colonial Theatre season on Mon