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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

men for this purpose; and candidly believe
that were IL possible 10 pass prizes through
the English patrol, Germany would soon
show us how it could be done.
Pirates, in bygone days. were in tho habit
Of drifting with bare poles IN waters IRE
queuted by traders. In this way they cou'd
detect the approach of sail without them
selves being seen, which often enabled them
20 plan an assault before the intended victim
even suspected their presence. In more mod
crn times they scanned the horizon for smoke
tho color Of which often indicated the ma
tionslity of the steamer or the port IRON
which il had sailed. Our ships blocksdlns
Southern ports during the Civil War were
able 70 locate blockade runners in this way
These adventures all came from Englan l.
the coal they used giving forth thick, black
smoke, while that from our ships WAS gray
with a broWnish tingc.
In the period OF sailing ships most traders
carried men and guns almost equal IN num-
Der 10 those OF wsrship, for they often
found II necessary 20 give battle TO pirate
In later days, with the advent of steam, they
had better chance to escape him by run
ming away for they could see his smoke as
soon as he could theirs. This relieved them
Of the burden of carrying many guns and
many men TO handle them but II was deemed
wise still 20 carry two pieces astern in order
t. repel possible pursuer The mounting OF
these guns is the cause of the present diplo-
matte discussion now being wsged between
Mr.. Wilson and Germany. The ability of the
submersble TO approach within striking dis
lance without itself being seen more than off
sets the destructiveness OF this light arrna-
rlent.
Germany, while organizing an army 50
complete in every detail that it has enabled
her to invade five countries, destroy two OF
them and prevent any serious invasion Of her
own soil during the last eighteen months, is
grieved beyond measure because she did not
have the forethought 20 construct a navy
equal in strength to her army. She Is. there
fore, trying 70 persuade our President 90 do
that which she would not consent TO had she
merchant ships at She asks 10 be al
lowed 20 conduct a campaign Of murder ard
piracy, and is making lot of the fact that
tradeships are carrying two guns Of small
libre.
Our Mr. Wilson. in his esgerness TO obtain
the much sought diplomatic victory" almost
became an accomplice to this heinous bust
ness. II was more through good fortune than
good judgment that he escaped Germany's
osgerness to slip the moose over his head
proved his salvation England has violated
the law of the sea by Selling and holding
neutral merchantmen bound for neutral ports
but this does not justify piracy by Germany.
IL is not her affair. To speak more plainly, ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
What Everybody Knows

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: President Schurman of Cornell Uni
versity, in an address delivered at a Lincoln
Day dinner in Utica. said in substance that,
owing TO a common general type of civiiza-
tion and 20 the blood ties Of common descent,
war between this country and either England
or Germany is a practical impossbility.
believe that neither Dr.. Schurman nor
any one else believes in the cogency Of his
reasoning DR.. Schurman and everybody else
know that community Of descent and of po-
litical and other standards Of civilization are
not the governing factors in these matters
or else Bulgaria would not be Russia's enemy
nor Russia Frances ally nor Turkey Ger
many's. DR.. Schurman and everybody else
know that England has never loved the Unit
ed States nor the United States England, and
that 20 depend on this verbal love is griev-
Gus delusion; that the millions of German
Americans In this country are as a whole
exclusively German and rsbidly ant-Ameri-
can; that war with Germany. far from being
impossible, is not only possible but probable,
and would by this time be an actually had
not the man at the White House been an ex-
ceptionslly wise man or molly-coddle, ac-
cording 70 the point OF view; that the major
ity of German-Americars are not mediatns
between the United States and Germany but
hate and despise the United States: that
"fratricidal' wars are common even among
those who really are and feel like brothers,
and that the fact that such wars are sac
religious" does not prevent them, except in
rhetoric PANPAN VINOVINO.
New York, Feb. %, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Beatitudes of Preparedness.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In reply 10 the Bestitudcs in your
columns recently by Adm Ballou against
preparedness may ! offer these in favor OF
preparedness:
Blessed arc the well prepared, for no enemy
shall surprise or overcome them.
Blessed are the takers of their own part,
for God helps them that help themselves.
Blessed are the strong, for they can de-
fend the weak
Blessed are the mourners. for they shall
also rejoice in the useful heroism Of their
heroic dead.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst
after righteousness, for they shall never be
satisfied with peace without justice or honor.
Blessed are the wise as serpents, for they
shall know and halt the savage before he
strikes
Blessed arc the sword senders, for they
shall go 10 the root of all evils.
Blessed arc the woe pronouncers, for they
shall spare neither pacifist nor militarist,
but have a grand word TO say for the de-
tenders.
blessed arc the munition makers, for they
may become the salvation of the churches,
schools, homes and ideals OF free people
Blessed arc the thoughtful minded, for
they shall see that these things are true.
Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great
is your security in this world and the safety
Of all who put their trust in thee
REV. HENRY r. ROSE, d. D.,
Church Of the Redeemer.
Newark, y. J., Feb %, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
A MORALS CODE FOR ADULTS
They Need It Most, Since Their
Conduct Influences the Child
10 he Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune's broad sttitui. tovs.
cducationa questions prompts me 10 vsn,ur
an opinion on the contest now taking pl,o
IN Washington for the best child's cod. q
morals which will yield the winner q priv
of $4,000.
The astonishing fact about this affair !
that prominent educator should b., villir
70 lend their names 10 such futile purpos
Any one who knows anything about childri
knows that children young children esp
{ ally reflect the conduct % their sssoeislc
Of those who touch their lives In one ~
or another. No code, however we'll sounding
will make a child generous frank, ressorsh
and courteous unless he d. stimulated 10 u
quire these virtues through practice in b.
daily relationships. No code viii make a
less, lazy and unintcrested child industrsg
unless work be made Interesting and slgrit
cant 20 him. NO code will make IN indlfc
ent child pcrsevcre unless the child
trained persistcntiy 20 concentrate. 20 eOs
will make child obey willingly unless d
demands upon him are reasonable and ias
So We can 90 on through oil the virtues vhd
the contestants doubtless would like 10 inst
in our children.
r. seems to- mo thai " contest Is wh
had Il should be for the purpose n dcyi:lv
means and ways 10 do away with formsbl
Codcs FOR our children and 10 their slu
cultivate in Our children tho sprit tea
prompts these codes But n code Of morn
must be had ! feel il would be far more We
tul, far more 10 the point, 10 formulate
adults code Of morals code for psrtap
teachers and all who have anything to q
with the training Of the child. And, since
have been so bold, venture 20 be tr'
holder and suggest what that moral code q
adults might be II am nos entering INTO u
contest:
Ito be sincere mot merely tel r'
truth but 70 be honest with ones self.
TO be open-minded 10 see ard lser
the child's acts and conduct, not from %
accepted arbitrary point OF View but 10 y
lation 10 facts and Circumstance
3. To be sympathetic ITO pli ones sell
the child's place..
40 be simple TO be direct and bria
expression.
II adults were 20 observe this code IN rs
relation with children il does seem 70 ne -
tho childrcns morals would take care
themselves. MIRIAM FIAN SCOTT
New York, Feb %, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Sunday and Munitions.

Mr.. LLOYD Georges suggestion that all
workers I'm munition factories should have
one dav of rest a week has of course been
received with approval by all the Saba
tarians IN England. The secretary of the
imperial Sunday Alliance, discussing the
reform only as measure for preserving
the health Of the nation, seems to think
chat when the war is won the compulsory
dioinution of Sunday labor will be fact
accomplshed"-a most important fact,
since he is satisfied that much Of the IN
rest and dissatisfaction prevailing IN Eng
land before the war was attributable to a
blurring Of "the old boundary line between
the six working days and the necessary
suspension Of labor on the weekly rest
dav." So one more blessing may now be
attributed 70 the war, for the war has
done what years Of peaceful persuasion
failed 70 bring about"
Il is evident that he secs something more
in the recommendation than mere I'M
provemcnt in public health, for he quotes
with approval Voltaire's observation that
oif YOU would destroy Christianity you
must first kin Sunday" and hints plainly
enough that Christianity was perilously
near destruction before the war. "If you
take away a mans Sunday" he says, 'you
take away the whole atmosphere Of his
higher environment. If you take away
Sunday you kin the noblest part Of man."
For the rest, as an Englishman, he re-
ioices that the Minister of Munitions has
20 forcibly reafIirmed 'the good old statu-
tory principle Of English law from the
days Of King Alfred down TO our own time,
which IS that there are only six working
days" A wholesome principle, no doubt,
bat ia dealing with the Germans 1t is
obvious that, as far as munitions are con-
cerned. expcdiency is the chief considcra-
ton. If better results can be achieved IN
the factories with six days Of work than
With seven. well and good, but the goddess
Germans a. q Continental nation cannot
be expected 70 ads.ot themselves 70 the
rood ia TnVlish r. ,. II may be, as the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Where Every Man Is a Soldier


According 10 Premier Hughes of Australia,
addressing the Canadian Club at ottawa, the
commonwealth has already sent $4,000 men
TO the front. and there arc as many more IN
training u is d remarkable showing for a
country with population exceeded by that
of several of our states. although 10 area
Australia is a. large as the United States.
No people Of the British Empire were so
we'll prepared for the war as those Of the
island continent. That was because they we're
already practising "a military policy based on
universal training Judging from the opin-
ions expressed By Australians when our bat
tleship fleet called there. on its celebrated
round the world voyage. the yellow peril
prompted the policy. But, As has been well
said. nobody thinks Of king tho shpbuilder
for what particular storm he D. preparing bis
ship.
The Premier or Australia represents the
Labor party. and that party is always demo
cratic 10 the last degree. Tie told the Cana
dians that before the war Australians had
made up their minds that preparedness Is es-
sential 20 the security Of free people and
that compulsory military service is essential
TO preparedness. They do not call 1t con-
scription. That term is hateful in a democ-
racy. The difference, however, is only in the
manner of iustituting the system. Conscrip-
ton is imposed from above. Universal mill
tarv service is accepted as free act of the
teoplo themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
For Even handed Justice.

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in Thursdays Tribune
headed "Honors for Jailbrds" was right 10
the point, You hit the nail on the head
# is a shame and disgrace the manner
~ which some people act IN this country
toward scoundres and criminals.
This man Henry Siegel should have been
given fifteen years IN jail at hard labor
! hope he will be sent back 10 jail for some
Of the many charges against him. Oh, when,
when will justice be done 20 all alike?
JOHN HENRY SMITH.
New York, March 3, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

certainly creating an increasingly difficult
situation for the Netherlands Government
A conservative paper in The Hague took
the bull by the horns. Il fatty made the
charge that "De TELEGRAPH" was playing
double role; that, while ostensibly pro-Ally,
it was in reality seeking 10 bring on a
crisis which would result in an ultimatum
from Great Britain 10 the Netherlands and
the consequent forcing Of the kingdom into
the war Oh the side Of Germany. In other
words. it saw the devious trail Of the Ger
man reptile press bureau.
The association Of Amsterdam news
papers held an investigation. which re-
vealod an incredible state Of affairs in the
offices Of "De TELEGRAPH" of interference
with the authority Of the editor-in-chief by
the principal stakeholder and the former
German correspondent, Of the discharge,
over the editors head Of trusted members
Of his staff. Of the engagement of inexpe-
rienced people as reporters-a state OF al
fairs whose chaotic mystery of purpose
gave color to the accusation, even If 1t
failed to prove it, The chief stakeholder
demanded trial by court Of honor TO be
selected by the Dutch press, which prompt
" denied the request
There the case stands. Whatever the
facts. the usefulness Of "De Telegram as
either pro-Ally organ or a secret German
agent. if it really was or is one, Is over.
And Mr.. Racmaekers will no doubt make
another connection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Still Hounding the Railroads.

The presumption of innocence or beneil-
cence is decidedly absent from any meas
ure which Congress seeks to enact as
rider The rider to the Postoffce appro-
priation bin regulating the payment to
The railways for the transportation Of
mails is no exception, and the facts that
the same proposal failed Of passage last
wear and that it runs counter to the
earnest representations Of the railroads
do not iehten the burden of proof rest
inc with those who would see it law.
The railways object both to the rates
imposed and 70 the method Of their calcu-
lation. bat the bill provides that railways
shall be fined $4,000 for refusal to carry
mails in the manner prescribed. And this
involves payment for space instead OF
weight. leaving much to the discretion OF
the Postmaster General, and makes pos
sible shipment within the rented space OF
furniture. equipment and other supplies
for the Postal Service" as well as mail
matter
Such provisions transgress the funda-
,rentals of freight trahic-its measure
nent according to weight and classl1ca-
t;on furniture, equipment and other
supplies" have their own classifcations
rs FREIGHT. The Interstate Commerce
Commission has deemed them fair for prl-
,.ate SINNERS. Why should they not be
oora,lv reasonable for the Postoffice De-
nartment? Furniture, equipment ana
other supplies" to the view OF the man
+, the street. have as much right TO DE
considered mail matter for the purposes
e TRANSFORMATION as gravel or building
material. Possibly the latter would De
included in "other supplies whenever con-
venient
AGAIN. the capacity of all railway goods
corvevances is measured by weight ana
all private shippers pay by weight Long
evnerience has established this as 'he
mos. feasible and equitable arrangement
IF there is any valid reason why the rail-
roads should be coerced into departing
from this fundamental principle IN 'he
COCO of the PostOfficc Department 'he
nuhlic ought 70 KNOW IT, Vo''
General AS a rule know less about ran
reading than Josephus Daniels knows about
tho navy. Should they be permitted IN
their discretion TO determine what species
If goods to crowd into a given car space
There are other provisions IN this rider
such as that which requires the railroads
10 carry postal parcels up to 90 POUNDS
in WEIGHT. although they lose thereby the
more remunerative rates paid on such par
cels by the express companies wnich
would seem to make it imperative to say
the least. that the whole subject receive
a thorough airing. Yet here are these
revolutionary proposals sneaking through
under the folds of bill appropratins
$500 100000 for the administration OF the
Postofice Department. bill when inc
President Will find it very embarrassing &c
veto. The whole transaction has the flavor
Of skuduggery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
The Prevailing Vice.

If the war has made it possible TO ef-
feet the most drastic reforms IN the drink
ing habit Of the belligerent nations 1t has
rather tended to promote the vice Of smok-
ing. Large sums Of money have been
raised by popular subscription TO supply
the soldiers at the front with tobacco and
pipes. and on an sides there are signs Of
increasing laXity.
DR.. Pease. Mr. Towns. Annette Hazel
ton and other refomer- who regard clga-
rette smoking as the most dangerous vice
of the age have good reason to regard the
present state Of affairs with alarm, for
we learn from England that the soldiers
"have made the cigarette an almost IN
dispensabe companion Of their leisure
moments" Nor have they failed to IN
Auence the whole civil population 70 such
a degree as to bring about the most radi-
cal changes i'm the customs of the people
The theatres, one by one, have been obliged
70 fall in with the current demand, and
now smoking Is permitted even at the
Theatre Royal. Drury Lane.
"What impressed US most says one OF
the managers in explanation. was the
number Of people, principally soldiers, who
asked us if they might smoke, and how
very annoying it was TO tell them that
they could not do So Accordingly the
Lord Chamberlain was appealed TO and
cheerfully gave his consent. The matlnees
are still smokeless, but only, 1t is err
plained. because the audiences are made
mn chiefly of children. Children nowadays
are the only non-smokers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
Great Britain's Armies.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Would YOU kindly give me approx
matcly how many millions England has in
her army to-day and how many she has in
France and oblige one OF your interested
readers? ". {. GLIDER.
New York. FGt. %. 1916.
II is estimated that Great Britain has
about 100000 men in the several theatres
of war. The total strength OF the forces
Is supposed 20 be about 1900. 0o0.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05
The Crime.

II is not Belgium we have failed,
Not France. who lacks our loyal arm,
Not England. who will suffer harm
For ships of ours that have not sailed,
For lips of ours that have not spoken,
For unkept faiths-high pledges broken;
Light-light shall weigh these guilt:
besiGc
Tho burden of the Matricldel
SRACE ELLERY CLAIMING.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

secretary of the Sunday Alliance AYERS
that man cannot even be hanged on
Sunday in England. But he may unques-
tionably be destroyed with bombs from
ZepDeln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-ior
II dissatisfaction results in any case IHt
TRlBJ NJ guarantees 70 pay your money PACK
upon request. No red tape, no clubbing we
make good promptly If the advertiser does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

r.t.f,a a, Ole Posomoe At New York " Second Gas
Msn Mater
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

The individual who. sent $500 from Utica
to the states conscience fund undoubtedly
with his own conscience NO
body ever bothers to steal that little from
the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-05

Presently the public will begin 10 echo Mr.
lIarch's query, what is the City Club gong
to do about Mr. Shontsg'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

10 many friends throughout the South
Miss Underwood is the only Iaugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. william Il. I'm
d"rwood and Il niece Of Senator Oscar
w Underwood. She was reared in
Birmingham and her gentle manner and
Kindly nature have endcarcd her to
all who know her.
Mr. O'Fcrrall is the son of the late
Governor Charles O'Fcrrall Of Virginia
and Is connected with many promi-
nent families In that state. Since his
coming to Birmingham six years ago
ne has held responsible position in
the First National Bank
The wedding will take place at the
residence of the brides parents on
Wednesday,. April Is. and the invita-
tons viii include only a few friends
and relatives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
PENSION APPROPRIATIONS
AGGREGATE s1,25O,0OO
Chief Clerk johnson Summarizes
Enactncnts of Recent Cen
era1 Assembly.
INCREASE FOR SOLDIERS HOME
Is Given S2S,O0O Additional Over
Last Years Allotment for Mantle
nance and mprovemcnts-Schc
ulc of Payments Increased.

While tn. recent General Assembly
made no striking changes In the pro-
visions for Confederate pensions, it
dealt literally with the men who
fought the South's battles and the
widows who survive them.
Chief Pension Clerk j. r. John
son. of the state AUDITORS office, YES
,crday prepared the following sum-
mary of the recent legislatures pen
sion acts:
The last General Assembly passed
new pension law, but about the only
changes OF any consequence as comp
pared with the pension law AZ amend
ed in 1912. were increases in pensions
and property limitations.
INCREASE AMOUNT or PROPERTY
PENSIONERS MAY POSSESS
Under the old law applicants for
pensions whose property asscssment.
real and personal, as much as
$3.50. or more, were thereby barred
from the benefits Of the pension law.
Under the now law the limit is ex-
years old or more, however, can en-
JOY the possession OF property. real
and personal, assessed up to S1,5O0,
and draw "A pension.
The date limiting the marriage Of
widows is unchanged; that is. those
married to Confederate soldiers fon
whose service they apply for n pen
s.on) after May |, 1865. cannot draw
a pension There was a strong dis
position to extend this TO 1870. but
1T was thought unwise to make so
many radical changes at the same
time, fearing that consequent uncertain
demands under so many changes would
exceed the appropriation.
There are some other. but minor.
changes eliminating some Of the OBJ
iectionablc features of the old law;
one Of which is TO continue the pep-
sion of any pensioner who, after be-
coming incapacitated to care for him
self or herself, is compelled to leave
Virginia TO live with some relative III
n state that does not provide pensions
for Confederate soldiers and their
widows Under the old law the pen
sion ceased upon termination OF
the residence of the pcnsioner in this
state. This feature worked quite n
hardship on some pensioners cach year
GENERAL ASSEMBLY WAS
Liberal. TO OLD SOLDIERS
The late General Assembly was quite
liberal to our pensioners. The appro-
priation was increased from $4,000 &c
S572. 900 to pay 1916 pensions. and foI
1917. s56o 900. to which will he added
the uneXpcnded balance OF 1916 on ac-
count of loss from the 1915 roll by
death The adding of this unexpended
balance us provided BY the appropria
ton bill conforms with the recon-
mendation OF the auditor in his last
annual report
Those heretofore received SIS for loss
OF limb have been Increased under the
new law TO SIS. The pension for to-
tai disability has been increased from
! S.3.2o to $50, for partial disability from
s2S.S0 to $35. Widows whose husbands
have died since the war have been in
creased from $40 to s33; those whose
husbands lost their lives during the