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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: There is apparently a confusion OF
ideas in the minds OF government administra-
tive officers, business men and writers on
economics regarding the conditions which
will prevail following the termination of the
war and the steps which should be taken to
protect the interests of the respective coun-
tries.
England recently held q meeting OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, which was attended
generally by the more prominent manufact-
uring interests of that nation, and resolu-
tions we're passed to tn. effect that it was
advisable (a) to develop the internal re-
sources OF the country rather than its eX-
ternal business, and OBJ TO establish CONNER
cial relations with those countries with which
il was allied in order to effect general pro-
tective policy against the products OF the
Teutonic Allies and neutral nations. Ger
many held similar meeting and passed sim
liar resolutions.
II would thus appear that the main idea
in the minds Of these two groups is by COM
mercial unions 10 shut out or bring to an
end the broad principle of freedom Of trade
which has heretofore existed between all the
nations Of the earth, leaving out of con-
sideration entirely the question of tariffs or
lack Of tariffs which has heretofore existed
in the respective nations. The controlling
force Is, therefore, apparently fear that the
nation having the greatest capacity for pro
ducing goods cheaply will dump its surplus
products to tho detriment of all other ma
tions.
It will be observed that the plan proposed
casts 10 the winds the heretofore accepted
doctrine that the commerce between nations
tends to the equalization Of exports and I'M
ports. That the plan will not be adopted
and could not be successful is evident from
consideration Of the single fact that with
the exception of Russia every Continental
country must import the maj or portion OF its
food supplies and must pay for such food
supplies with a corresponding amount OF ex-
ports. England proposes to establish pro-
tective tariff corresponding to that OF Ger
many. The only effect of such protective
tariff { as has been proved in the case OF Ger
many is TO increase the cost of raw ma
terals and enhance the price of food prod
ucts grown within the country. This, of
course, also applies to countries whose capac-
ty to grow food products Is limited and
where manufactures have long been estab-
lished
In America the situation is somewhat diff
ferent. America produces an excess of food
products, and the majority of its industries
being comparatively new they require GER
tain protection against the low labor costs of
Europe Such has heretofore been the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Saving Bird Life.
From The Proridercs yournaI)

From The PrOrtdercs yOlTnnLl
In Kansas there Is growing appreciation
OF the value OF wild birds TO the farmers. In
the country districts, by arrangement with
the Postoffice Department, the rural mail car
riers are distributing free OF charge the FOO !
provided by the farmers, and hundreds Of in
dividuals are scattering grain for the purpose
Of enabling the birds to live while the snow Is
on the ground. Accompanying this report Of
cooperation between the owners Of agricultu-
ral land and the letter carriers Is statement
that throughout the West belief that the
game laws need further Tightening up" Is
spreading This foreshadows a change Of pol
icy on tho question Of issuing hunters
licenses for small fees.
That the birds which have protection part
Of the year are great destroyers Of insect
pests is conceded. Thus there is force in the
argument that they should not be killed at
any time for no better purpose than afford
ing pleasure TO owners Of shotguns Song
birds, formerly killed in great numbers, are
row protected throughout the year. The
farmers who once shot robins because they
picked a few cherries realize that these birds
save more than the value OF an entire cherry
crop by eating insects. To-day no intelligent
American thinks of killing a robin. The quail,
like the robin, is a most useful bird. Why
should the quail not be given more protec-
ton? He is of more value on the farm than
in the icebox of a city market man. And
this can be said Of other birds on which there
is an omen season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15

but il is probable that following the ter
n,ination of the war, the labor costs oil ru-
rome will be Increased to a substantial parity
with those of America owing to the immense
taxation which must be levied 10 cover the
interests on the war debts which have oeeh
created. The plan suggested. it is therefore
believed. would result in economic SUICIDE
for the countries entering into any sue"
arrangement.
II is somewhat dangerous to prophesy wha'
will be the conditions following the terniha-
ton of the war will venture TO suggest
the following as a possible state OF aHalrs'
The war ended and the troops disoahoeu,
the first effect will be the reconstruction OF
the industries of the various countries Inns
will take time Many industries VIII De
found TO be thoroughly disorganized owing 10
the loss of skilled workmen, and 1t VIII DC
impossible TO start under the eoho''lo"S
which existed prior to the war. ,
Immense sums OF money will be required
to set the wheels Of industry IN notion
great mass of the manufacturing industries
will find that their capital, which prior 10
the war was liquid and available Tor thelr
business. is tied up in war loans. Llquiu
canital must be obtained to carry on DUST
ness. The only country of the world whicn
has LIQUID capital in excess OF its business
requirements is the United States. DEMANDS
will be made for this capital, when, pelng
liquid will flow TO the locality where the
highest rate of interest is paid.
But security must be given to obtain TINS
capital. and what security can be oHereu :
The Only security which Americans nave
shown a disposition TO accept excepting LOT
the comparatively small amount described
for European war loans, amounting 10 PEI
hans nine hundred million dollars) are the
bonds and shares OF American railroads. III.
dustries and the like. The exact amount OF
such securities remaining in Europe Is uh-
known. but whatever the amount II is GER
tainlv insufficient to form the basis for the
loans required. Assuming that the Ohi'eu
c.o+ee is willing to loan to the full amount
- ercb eecurities as may be offered, the only
financial effect would be to decrease the Vaiue
If American securities and increase the
money rate in America, and without ma
teriallv aiding the financial condition OF hu-
80 Assuming that Europe is able TO get
tho money necessary to carry on business as
heretofore. Europe will suffer from the I'M
mense diferential against her, due TO the
sums which must be paid on account OF TAXA
tion. and which sums must be added 10 the
cost of the goods produced.
In time, Europe will again commence 10
exnort. but the export business must be re-
established. Reestablishment OF such ousi-
ness will not be easy, especially as the
United States. with the diiferentlal in It's
favor. enters actively into the foreign
market. As the European countries get back
into the business OF exporting they mus.
send their goods somewhere. 1t Is eIear 'ha'
if there is to be no reciprocity or exchange
Of commodities between the Entente allies
and the Teutonic allies the only foreign mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
The Case of the Caroline.
the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue of yesterday, under the
heading. "Wlson Has Presidents for Cross
ing the Border" it is stated in The Tribune
that during the Fenian troubles in Canada
the Caroline, vessel used by the Fenians,
etc.
1t is we'll to be correct. The Fenians had
sins enough for which to answer without this
one being added to the list.
In 1891 large number of the people Of
Canada became dissatisfied with the mother
country, owing to the imposition Of unjust
taxes and political restrictions by the domi-
nant party, the Tories. On December Z,
1887, collision occurred between the in
surgents under William Lyon Mckenzie and a
DR.. Rolf and the loyallsts under General
FitzGbbon, in which the rebels were de-
feated and scattered, the leaders making good
their escape into the United States.
The rebels, abusing the hospitality % the
United States, as has been frequently dore
by other parties since, secured an American
vessel named the Caroline and selected
one mile and a half above the falls, as a
base for predatory excursions The river at
this point is about three miles wide, and the
current between the island and the Canadian
shore is exceedingly swift. Colonel Me-
Nabb, Afterward Sir Allan McNabb, was IN
command of the loyalist force, and while Oh
serving the landing Of stores and other wHr
material on the island he asked, in the pres
ence OF one of his petty officers, "Can that
vessel be cut out?" Drew answered, at
can" "Then do it," was the command.
At 1880 that night Drew, with seven ~ow-
boats, each containing four armed men, bat
tied with the swift current and with much
difficulty reached and boarded the Caroline.
The three guards on duty put up fight; ore
of them was killed, and the rest of the occp-
pants Of the Caroline rushed from their
berths TO the deck and surrendered. They
were all disarmed and put on shore. The
Caroline was set on fire In four different
places, the hawser cut, and the vessel a
burning mass, drifted swiftly over the falls
Much excitement was aroused the
American side of the river, but Daniel Web
ster the then Secretary of State, accepted the
"hot trail" in negotiating with the Canadians
and peace prevailed. B. PREPARED
Brooklyn, March IL, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Pensions and Patriotism

To the Editor Of The Tribune. IL.
Sir: Permit me to add my protest :,
the sentiments expressed in your editors
Patriotism and Pork" .,,.,I
| am honored by membership In the '..sys
Spanish War Veterans" an orsan,is
having for its principal object the PRIV ard
of patriotism, and incidentally the Vs..,,ti
protection of the dependents oil u'Y Los.
comrades; and | therefore strongly ~ .,
this slur upon the helpless widows sn'
phans of American soldiers and sah0' an
With others imbued with love OF .V' m,
have been drawn TO your paper ey '". Al.
spirit Of patriotism as expressed IN Wv, "a.
torals. They have been soui'e rlsde
SEPARATION TO me and neyer-endinS : bees
that "our flag is still there" Have w
deceived? PATRICK GAhhn i.t,s
Past Commander, Col. John JSe0'
Camp. No. 9s, u. 5. W. V.
New York. March 8. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Privates in q Bare Majority
cfrom The Philadelphia RecordJ


The large proportion Of enlisted men in
Villas army will occasion surprise. OF the
force captured by Carranza with ammunition
supplied by the mint and the printing press
rather more than one-half were enlisted men
This refutes a very common gbe at the Mex
lean forces. The paymaster who took the
Villa army into camp recorded 1000 enlisted
men TO 1890 officers. There were no less
than 20 generals and there were 2,30i colo
nels and Lieutenant colonels There were not
quite two soldiers for each pair Of senior
regimental officers. The method Of securing
their surrender is commended to the atten-
ton Of European Finance Ministers, but, OF
course, German general is worth more than
$50 In gold and 500 In paper money and
French field officers arc worth more than $50
in gold and $50 In paper money apiece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15

experience, ability and character for their
settlement All these qualities Roosevelt
twice President, a graduate from nearly
every school Of practical experience, VINO can
work with his hands, his head and his heart
has in an extraordinary degree. 1t is time
for all those who have vital patriotic prlnci-
pies at stake 70 express themselves fearless
IT, and candldly along these lines.
FREDERICK L. SMITH.
Philadelphia. Penn, March 1, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15

Three years or more ago every political
writer had seen 1T TO remark at least once;
'Wilson. that's ALL" The time has come to
resurrect that overworked phrase, but with
an altered infection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15

villa has made some friends in Wal
Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
ADDRESS ON SPiRITUALISM.
Evangelist Gibson Will Speak at the
Tent OH y. Washington ST.,
Tomorrow Night.

"Spiritualism" will be the subject
of the discourse of Evangelist Glib
son at the tent on north Washing
ton street tomorrow night at 7:45
o clock.
The evangelist last night spoke on
the ".h.ngels." He said among 9th.
er things, that angels were created
beings, and were in existence before
man was PLACID upon the earth: also
that angels were really intelligent be
ings who sometimes came in the form
of men to instruct the latter in the
ways of God. Angels of God came to
Abraham and ate food which had
been prepared for thent; and angels
went TO the cities of Sodom and Com
orrah to destroy them by fire and
birthstone from God. Angels bade
Lot. hi wife and two daughters to
flee for their lives and not look be-
hind them. Angels of heaven came
ar the first advent of Christ and an
nounced His birth, and angels will
come with him when He comes at his
second advent. The evangelist said
that man was made little lower
than the angels. and that human be-
ings would never become angels;
that the latter were minlsterIng
spirits sent forth to minister to un-
to them who are heirs of salvation;
that the angels Of heaven rejoice over
one sinner that repenteh. He furth-
er stated that each Of Gods children
has guardian angel. and these ang-
els at resurrection will gather to-
rether His elect from all over the
earth. and will take them up in the
clouds and meet the Lord in the airs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
AMERICAN NOTE TO MEXICO
Carranza Has Not Published Text of
Communication

Mexico City, June 24-The note of
the American government in reply to
the communication of Gen. Carran-
"a demanding the withdrawal of the
American forces in Mexico has not
vet been published here.
High official of the government
declared today that Mexico is not
attacking the American punitive en-
petition, but said that by no means
will Mexico allow these troops to ad-
vance southwark. They added that
the Mexican people were surprised
at reports coming from the north
that the United States alleges that
Mexico was seeking war, especially
as American forces had invaded
Mexico.
Gen. Carranza continues to receive
telegrams from various parts of the
republic offering the services of the
senders in case of war. 1t is esti-
mated here that a least 100000 men
will join the constitutionalist army.
The governor of the state of Mexico
has wired Minister of War Obregon
that several prominent citizens of
Toluca had offered to join the army
and expressed their willingness to
contribute large sums for war ex-
penses.
The cabinet held a meeting this
morning. Although the matters dis
cussed were not made public, it is
understood that international situation
was a topic dealt with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
Argentina Declines to Mix
in Affairs of U. S. and :
Mexico /
CUBANs PEACE PLAN
Carranza Rejects Suggestion From
Havana and Puts Blame for situai
ton on United States

Buenos Aires, June 24-The Ar
eentine government will dispatch a
note to Chile today or tomorrow, po-
litely declining to intervene with
other South American republics at
the present time in an effort to pre-
vent war between Mexico and the
United States.
The communication will be IN reply
to message from the Chilean for
eign minister, suggesting that all
Latin America join in the movement
A similar message was sent to the
Brazilian government by the Chilean
foreign office after communicating
with the government of Ecuador.
What attitude Brazil will take to-
ward Chile's suggestion is not known
DR.. Lauro Muller, Brazilian minister
of foreign affairs, conferred with the
President of Brazil yesterday before
sailing for New York. He then sent
a cablegram to Ambassador da Cana
at Washington, expressing confidence
that the American and Mexican gov
ernments would be able to settle their
difficulties without war.
The United Press was authoritati-
vely informed that Ambassador Nacn
at Washington has. received no in
structions from the Argentine gov
ernment, beyond the customary re-
quest that he keep his government
fully informed. All other South Am
erican diplomats have received SINH
lar instructions.
New York, June pa special
cable dispatch to the New York Times
from Havana says:
Orestes Ferrara, as speaker of the
lower house of the Cuban Congress-,
cabled to General Carranza today,
urging the avoidance of war with the
United States, which would break
the equilibrium of the American con-
tinent.
General Carranza answered prompt
ly, laying the blame on the Americans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
CUTTING CLEAR
over BUKOW|NA
Russians Endeavoring to
Capture Francis Joseph's
Army
TAKE MORE VILLAGES
Tuetons Said to be Receiving Rein
forcements From the French and
Italian Battle Fronts

Petrograd. June 24-The Russian
forces which are cutting their way
through Bukowina in an effort to
capture the Austrian army there have
made further advances. The War
Office announces the capture of three
villages west Of RadautZ, 30 miles
south of CzernowitZ, the occupation
of which was reported Thursday.
Eight hundred prisoners were taken.
The Russians have traversed al
most the entire length OF Bukowina.
The town of Gurahumora is 10 miles
from the Rumanian border. VisnitZ Is
on the border, between Galicia and
Bukowina. 35 miles southwest of
Czernowtz.
London, June "a "A Russian official
communication confirms what already
had been learned from Austrian adj
missions, that the Russians are over
running Bukowina and are making
dash for the passes to the Carpathian
Mountains, as they did Is months
ago, when they reached Kirlibaba
Pass, overlooking Austrian Transyl-
vania. 4 report from Bucharest
states that the Russians have taken
possession of two railways leading
from Rumania into Bukowina y, 49,
The information that the Germans
and Austrians are bringing up rein
forcements from the French and ltal-
ian fronts also is given in the COM
munication from Petrograd. Accord
ing to speculations in Paris, the tor
nado of artillery fire on the Verdun
sector. and the attacks in Champagne
are supposed to mask the transfer of
troops from this front to the Rus
san front in view of the necessity
of stemming the. Russian advance
toward kovel. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
FLEISCHMANN DISMISSED
Not Sufficient Evidence to Convict of
=, Selling Liquor to WEomeI, -

In police court today acting police
justice Thompson dismissed the case
against Harry Fleischmann, proprie-
tor of the Hotel Fleischmann who was
charged with selling liquor to women.
The offense was said to have been
committed on last Wednesday night
when Sergeant Wilkinson found
number of women in the dining room
of the Fleischmann Hotel, apparently
drinking.
The investigation of the case con-
sumed but a few minutes. Sergeant
Wilkerson stated that when he first
accosted Fleischmann, calling his at
tention to the supposition that men
and women had been furnished with
intoxicants. he alleged he did not
know he had violated the law in al
lowing females inI.his hostelry. He
first, according to the sergeant, deni-
ed !: supplying the women with
liquor, but later acknowledged he had.
The sergeant's testimony was corro-
borated by other officers.
Fieischmann, upon taking the stand,
denied the charge that he had fur
nished women with liquor. He said
men entered his place that night and
purchased beer, but that. the men who
were at the table with the females
did not tender them beer, but drank
it themselves.
In the absence of any positive evi-
dence that liquor had been furnished
the women on the night in question,
the accused was dismissed. The court
however, stated that Commonwealth
Attorney Brent had filed motion in
the corporation court for the revoca-
tion of Fleischmann's license, which
will be ,returnable July 10th. on the
grounds that he had been convicted
of selling liquor on election day.
According to the present laws of
the state, pronrietors of saloons are
forbidden to allow women in their
places of business or to sell to this
gender.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
PUPIL PRESENTED.
Interesting Program Rendered by
Mrs. Ruth Fields Music Class.

Mrs. Ruth S. Fields presented her
pupil, Miss Virginia Schwab, in re-
cital last evening at her residence
studio, north Fairfax street.
The following program was well
rendered before an appreciative COM
pany of friends. Miss schwab was
assisted by Miss Janet Gornau and
Mr.. Stephen Field.
Last Idea, Won Weber, Cramer.
Coucou, Daquin.
Funeral March, Chopin.
81 Love You," Sobeski, Miss jan
et Gronau.
Symphonique, Schumann.
Etude, Chopin.
Alice, Transcription, Ashu.
"Who Knows?" Ball, Mr.. Stephen
Field.
Melodie, Moskkowski.
Grand Valse de Concert, CHOPIN.
Polonaise, A. B. Major. Chopin.
Miss Schwab will enter the Won
Unschuld University to continue her
musical training. Her many friends
wish her much success.
The music class of Mrs. Ruth
Field met in recital Friday, June 8,
the younger pupils in the afternoon
and the older and more advanced in
the evening. The programs were well
rendered, after which ice cream and
cake were served. An enjoyable time
was experienced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-24
Germans Hurled From
Thiaumont in Fight
Before Verdun
PRESSURE RELIEVED
Crown Prince Throws 10000 Men in
Renewed Smash Against Defenses
of Fortress
of Fortress

Paris, June 24-In an impetuous
counter attack last night, French
troops recaptured large part OF tine
positions lost to the Germans in yes
terday's violent fighting on the north
eastern front of Verdun, the war Of
flee announced today.
Al large sector of the trenches sur
rendered to the Germans between
Hills 321 and 32O were recaptured
The Germans were thrown out OF
the edge of the Thiaumont wood.
which they took in yesterdays fight
ing.
In the same attack the French re-
captured all the trenches lost to the
Germans on the night of June 2l,
between the Fumin and Chenois woods.
Fresh reports from the Ferdun
front today indicate that the crown
prince has resumed the drive on the
fortress with powerful attack al
most equalling some of his earlier
efforts.
The war office announced that over
six German divisions (more than
100000 men) participated in the
great smash against the French lines
on three mile front Yesterday.
The Germans drove forward to
within three and one half miles Of
the heart of Verdun, reaching the
village of Fleury. Had they main
tanned their gains at this point the
whole French position on the east
bank Of the Meuse might have been
seriously threatened.
An immediate counterattack threw
the enemy back from Flcury in the
direction of the Caillette woods. The
French followed up this advantage
last night. BY powerful blows against
the German fanks and center they
forced the enemy line back on a wide
front.
While this furious fighting was
going on the east bank of Mcuse on
a violent battle begun last =
the west bank or the Meusc. The
Germans again attacked French posi-
tions on Hill 304. Fighting went on
all night, but the latest official dis
patches reported the repulse of all
German attacks.