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Evening journal., 1916-04-12
A POWERFUL -POLIrICM PRONOuNcEMENr.

NTO political pronouncement made in Delaware in
recent years has been pertinent pointed and
so powerful the declaration Of convictions and
principles adopted in Dover yesterday by the Repub-
lican State Convention.
1t will appeal to the patriotic sentiment and eco
nomic reason Of all Republicans aud many Democrats
and independents and form substantial foundation
upon which the Republican party of this state may
stand and wage winning fight next November.
In fact it contains great patriotic, political and
economic truths that OF necessity form the frame
work Of tho platform that viii be adopted by the Re
publican National Convention in Chicago
The platform Of the Republican party Of Delaware
is the OF American political foresight and Wis
dom. No matter what other Republican State convcn-
tons may do and matter what the national conven-
tion may do by way or ampIifed declaration when
1t comes TO fundamental utterances on our for
eign policy, the uphoiding of American honor and
rights, the Monroe doctrine, national defense the Mex
lean situation, the tariff. the merchant marine and
the rural delivery of nails what they say must fol-
low closely the declarations Of the Delaware Repubi-
cans because they upon tho bedrock Of patriotism
and reason.
We congratulate the delegates to the state Conven-
uon that IN the midst ot vexed and trying situation
surrounding certain phases of their work when it
came to declaration Of principles they stood shoulder
to shoulder in support of things for which all Re
publicans, and many not Republicans might stand
without doing violence to their convictions
That platform constitutes bond Of unity. II viii
become stronger as the election approaches and will
carry the Republican party in this State to victory
next November.
Conventions may come and 60 personal ambitions
may ehh and flow, mems passions may flame and sub
side individuals may and fall; but the principles
declared in Dover yesterday will weather every storm.
and to bring victory to the party that mas
enunciated them, because they are imperishabe and
have their foundation firmly embedded in the
hearts, minds and consciences Of vast majority Of
the American people
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II, 1916.
THE REPuBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

TIE Republican State Convention has met. done its
work and adjourned
It is the duty of all Republicans to uphold its ac-
tion.
That Of the results were disappointing TO
the defeated aspirants and their friends is ad-
miited; and yet we must not lose sight of the fact
that those results were based upon the principle of
majority rule and the binding effect caucus delib-
erately entered into by tho delegates.
No unwholesomc precodonts violating Republican
principle and practice were established to plague tho
party in the future
II is not purpose to discuss here the causes
which produced certain results. Among Republicans
they are we'll understood that they do not call for
editorial discussion The point OF It all is that the Re
publican voters went into open primares they cleo
ted certain delogaes those delegates went to Dover
they entered into binding caucuses; those caucuses
nominated certain men they reported their action
the State Conventions; the convention ratified what
they had done. The policies and practices Of the Re
publican party with respect TO majority rule in the
primaries, the and in the convention
adhered to strictly Nc Republican should refuse 10
be bound by the result matter how keenly he may
be disappointed by certain phases Of it,
II any OF the delegates we're rccreant to the trust
reposed in them by the voters that is something to
be settled betw cen them and the voters at home.
It could not be settled in Dover
Every Republican should enter the present cam
paign holding firmly the principle that the interests
Of the nation as served by the Republican party.
Of infinitely greater importance than those Of any in
dvidual member of the party. BY doing he will
perform a patriotic duty and maintain his personal
and political self-respect
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
ATLAS CO. nIYInENn.

The quarterly dividend Of IL per
cent. on the, preferred capital stock
of the Atlas Powder Company has
been declared by the board of direc-
tors. payable May 1, 1916, to stock
holders Of record at the close Of
business on Thursday. April 90,
1915. The stock transfer books will
be closed for the transfer of pre-
ferred stock at the close Of business
April 20, 1916, and will be reopened
at o'clock a. m, May 2, 1916.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
With The Paragraphers

Those who expect to see sharp decline in the price
Of pork owing to the frequent raids blind pigs
stand excellent chance of being disappointed
Olympia (Wash) Olympian.
Writer in the New York Times says that William
Shakespeare the Robert W. Chambers of his day.
This ought to convert few to the Beaconian
theory.-Boston Transcript
See by the papers that New York person says that
"no gentleman get along with less than fourteen
suits year."-Well. anyway, If We can't have four
teen suits i'm year can-and do-wear suit
fourteen years which is probably than the n Y.
gentleman" can do Arizona Gazette
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
WOMAN VIOLENT IN CELL.

Bessie Lester. aged 29 years. who
claims New York as her home, was
arrested by Sergeant Devenish this
afternoon on the charge of drunken
ness. When she was placed in the wo-
mems ward in the police station. she
grew violent, breaking the windows
in the room. She was finally removed
to one Of the cells on the first floor.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
ANOrnrR sILyER rROrnY AssrRED.

gives us pleasure to announce today that Mrs Sell
den S. Doemer, of New Castle ono OF relawsres
most pubc-spirited women, has agreed to give the
silver trophy for oratory to be competed for by the
pupils in tho public schools in rural New Castle
county.
Her gift will be sterling silver loving cup, TO cost
not less than $50. II will be known the "Deemer
Trophy for Oatory" and will be mounted
ebony base and covered with glass dome.
Our readers will recall that, when published,
Monday appeal for a $50 loving cup TO be a state
sweepstake prize for oratory Nathan Miller, of this
city. promptly responded and expressed pleasure that
he could play part in the work of restoring to
public schools the systematic teaching of public speak
ing. That response published yesterday and inn
medately appealed for prizes for New Castle Kent and
Sussex counties Mrs Deemer the first to respond.
Her letter is follows
New Castle, Del, April IL, 1916.
Editor. THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Wilmington, Delaware.
My Dear Mr. Carter:
Your plan for the encouragement of public speaking
I'm the schools Of our State appeals to strongly
that take pleasure in responding TO your appeal for
prizes.
Please put me down for the prize for the schools in
New Castle county Il Is my wish that the prize shall
be sterling silver loving cup to cost not less than
500 and that the competition for its possession shall be
along the lines indicated by you in your editorial
OF Monday.
think it exceedingly unfortunate that the teaching
Of oraory public speaking practically has dsap-
however that thanks to the action of Superintendent
Cross fortified by your editorial support this serious
defect in our educational system is to be remedied
am glad know that boys and girls are to be per-
mitted partici pate equal terms in the contests
My opinion is that there never was time in the
history of the United States when girls ana women
engaged so larg ely in social and civic uplift work
that called for public speaking they are at the pres
ent time.
As you suggest the great drawback to public speak
ing is dstracting circumstances. That be
dispeed by public school training persisted in from
day 20 day and stimulated by prizes that through
petition. will and sustain school, county and
State pride.
Il is my hope that pubcspirited citizens of
Kent and Sussex counties will respond to your appeal
for silver cups for those two counties.
Yours truly,
KATE f. DEEMER
In thanking Mrs Deemer for her gift and her letter
Of commendaon and encouragement wish to say
that we have no doubt that and women in Kent
and Sussex counties will do their duty i'm this highly
important matter and that the prizes asked for will be
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
GEMS OF THOUGHT

And we meet. with champagne and a chicken at last
Lady Wertlew Montagu
.-.-.-s
am great friend TO public amusements for they
keep people from vice-Samuel johnson
.-.-.-.
DO the truth you know and you shall learn the
truth you need to know-George Macdonald.
.-.-.-.
II is not enough that truthful: We must
cherish and carry high purposes to be truthful
about.-Thoreau.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

Nothing the matter with Kansas! At Hutchinson
the big soda ash plant is working night day turn
ing out soda ash TO be used in manufacturing muni-
tons OF The price OF soda ash has advanced from
SIS per ton to $50 per ton. AS result the Huchin-
district enjoying unprecedented prosperity, due
to the war and not 10 the Democratic tariff.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
Gerard SENDS CERMANY'S
ANSWER IN sussex Case
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, April IA lengthy per
sonal message from Ambassador Ger
ard. is accompanying the German conf
munication on the Sussex, and Allied
cases to Washington. Gerard for
warded the sta ement from the Ger
man foreign Office at noon yesterday.
The message nc sent with it was
confidential report on the German at
titude.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

Restoring the duty on sugar received the cheerful
and unanimous support Of the Republicans in this
Congress despite the fact that this measure was pre-
sented under Democratic auspices. Restoring the duty
on many other articles will be voted with equal cheer
fulness in the next Congress- where all such PROPOSE
tons will originate with the Republican majority
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

Simeon r. Baldwin, former Chief Justice and for
mer Governor Of Connecticut former president of the
American Bar Association and a lifelong Democrat,
states writing his belief that Brandeis should not
go on the Supreme Bench But the Democrats who
now sit in tho White House and in the Senate
not the Simeon e. Baldwin kind of Democrats and
they want Brandes judge.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12
Humors Come 70 the Surface in tn

HumOrs Come TO the Surface in the
spring as ir no other season. They
don't run themselves all off that way.
however, but mostly remain in the
system. Hoods Sarsaparilla removes
them. wards off danger. makes good
health sure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

In thanking Mrs for her gift and her letter
Of commendation and encouragement, wish to say
that we have no doubt that and women in Kent
and Sussex counties will do their duty in this highly
important matter and that the prizes asked for will be
quickly forthcoming
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

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EaIkIaI lean Advertisers has ex-
Nav anlined and certified TO
the circulation Of thia pub
heatien. The figures Of eireulstien
eentained in the Assseiation's ~
pert only are guaranteed.
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Ma rS Whitehall Bldg. Il Y. cib
Evening journal., 1916-04-12

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American Advertis.
ers ia composed Of
all the grent adver-
tisers OF this coun.
try. Thu Associa.
tion endorses only
such papers as sub
init 20 ltn eHaminA-
tion At any moment,
ana positive proof
must be submitted
The accompanying
certificate, No. tiSt.
has been isuusd -
thia paper.
The sun., 1916-08-20
STORMS HIS MOTHERS
CHATEAU ON SOMME
Son, in French Army, Knew
the Germans Had Driven
His Parent From Home.

PARIS, Aug. S,-The Chateau La Mai
sonnette. so often named In recent bullr-
tins on the Somme fighting. IL the prop
erty OF Nine. Fernet. who has l,ved there
for many years. The property IL close to
Biaches and Peronne. The owner was
there In August. 1914. when Won Kluck's
forces passed through during their rush
upon Paris. She remained in her house
and for months afterward No news was
heard OF her. one OF her sons, Victor
Fcrnet, son-ln-law OF Cen. I~!olsdcffrc.
although free from military obligations,
volunteered at the beginning Of the war,
and the hazards OF war sent him recently
to the Somme front. where h" has shared
In all tho attacks made.
A letter from Germany had Informed
him that his mother. who had remained
until a short time * AZ La M~aisonnette,
had been sent away with almost al, her
aged servants. so that he WAS able 10
take part In an attack which meant the
destruction OF his home without the fear
thai his mother was still there.
The Germans made six desperate cf-
forts TO retake LA M~aisonLcttc hctAutr
II =. NJ. Sunday Gully lG) and Monday
afternoon. Each was made by at least q
bAttsNou. but each Wa defeated.
The sun., 1916-08-20
HIDES SHAW'S
PLEA FOR EASEMENT
Asked That Sir Roger Be
Spared to Create sympathy
for Allies.

George Bernard Shaw's eleventh hour
appeal tina Roger Easements life be
spared because It would create more
sympathy for the Allies among neutrais.
particularly tho United States. which
was printed In the London Daily Ners
on August 9. the day before Easements
execution. has just reached here. The
correspondent OF THE U In London
filed a despatch with the appeal, but the
censor did not permit the cablegram to
60 forward.
Shaw's letter follows:
MAY I point out that the case Of Capt.
Fryatt adds greatly to the weight OF Mr..
Nevinson's appeal for Easements re-
prieve on the ground that his execution
would not have the support OF neutral
public opinion: 1t will be remembered
that before Easter. following tho visit Of
Col. House TO this country. American
sympathy with the Allies had reached a
point At which the active Intervention Of
the United States on our side did not
seem at all unlikely. Gen. Maxwell un-
fortunately made an end OF that possi-
bllity for the time.
But the extraordinary luck which
never seems to desert England has or
GAINED that the ~L.usitanicide Germans
should again select Just the wrong mo-
ment (for themselves) to produce q new
revulsion in our favor by shooting. on
technical grounds. a man whom all the
rest OF the world regards as Il prisoner
OF war. Tho sensation II reinforced
by the reports OF the deportations of the
citizens Of Lille for forced labor In
Germany. Gen. Maxwell is eclipsed.
us II WISE to thrust him into the
middle Of the stage again by executing
Easement Every one abroad, and all
tie sensible people Mt home. know that
the temper and spirit In which the
German military authorities shot Capt
Fryatt IL not peculiar to Germany and
that We can retain the sympathy not
uniy OF the democratic neutrals OF the
west OF Europe N Of America. but even
of our own allies, whose attachment We
have to turn into something better than
cupboard love. by convincing them that
this temper and spirit. though II exists
tcre. is not the controlling md charac'
:~eristic factor In British policy.
w have now n priceless opportunity
OF placing a reprieve OF Easement In the
sharpest contrast TO tho execution Of
Capt. Fryatt. II We miss It and miss Il
In cold blood We must not expect Amer
lea or France or any other country tC
draw that distinction between the mer
ci;ul and m~agnanimous Briton and thu
cruel and ruthless Hun. which most oi
las, l hope. would like to see realized II
deeds as well as In printers ink.
60. BERNARD SHAW"
The sun., 1916-08-20
TEXAS AVIATOR H0NoRED.
II. c. Balsley Get Military Medal
and War Cross.

PARIS, Aug. s,-The Journal official
OF July 90 published the following cita-
ton In giving a list Of those to whom
the Military Medal and War Cross with
palm have been awarded:
"Balsley. II. c.. corporal pilot. esca-
drille. l24. volunteer for duration Of war.
young pilot full Of 60 and courage. On
May IL. 1915. attacked several avions de
chasss (enemy chaser aeroplanes) within
their wi lines. Wounded very seriously
during fight. but succeeded In bringing
his ~aeroplane back into French lines"
Baisley IL from San Antonio. Tex. and
his seroplane bears the lone star as en-
blem. The "avions do chase mentioned
In the citation are the fighting aero
planes, specially built for speed
Balsley 10 being cared for at the Ameri-
can Ambulance at Neuilly and is making
good progress. but he 10 likely " DO lame
for life .-
The sun., 1916-08-20
ITALY's EYE ON SWITZERLAND.
Fears Little Nation Nay side Win
Some nay.

RoMB. Aus. Since mo p~IhNrntcT
~ the royal decree rNtr0'nr ~
rsta,!otory nnd hostile measures cooper
against Austria NJ the hcclnn'nF ~ '7
war 80 all enemy states and =" A."'
~ enemy states" Including, ~ course.
Germany, there has been 10 - ="
rumors regarding the exact sidi"' 90 M
relations hctween Italy and germany
Some people maintain mat t,'"
agreement exists between Sw''7e'h's
and Germany to the en''t that 5 w
Italy declare war on Germany SH''eI-
land would he in duty bound - 80
with her powerful Tcu'on'r nrlrt
the Italian General Stat' l'r q
mously Increased the d"i"H~ $50 ' 49,
on tho Swiss frontier tn" i'' y
sthility 90 switzerland hong ''"
"A war against Italy is rgar.'' ',"'
% the reasons why Gcn t'' 81.
| always refused to az Hi'I
| corps u. aid the French
The sun., 1916-08-20
MONTE CARLO,
POPE,S SUGGESTION
Prince Albert Of Monaco, on
Visit to Vatican, Gets
Discreet Hint.

ROME. Aug. THE visit OF Prince
Albert I. of Monaco TO Pope Benedict
has caused a stir In Vatican and diplo-
matte circles. first because diplomatic
relations between the Principally Of
Monaco and the Holy See had for a long
time been interrupted and secondly. be-
cause this visit sets a precedent In the
of discussed question as to whether the
Pope may or may not receive q Catholic
sovereign in Rome.
In the course OF tho long and cordial
audience which Benedict XIV. granted to
Prince Albert a very delicate subject
was preached. Tho pontiK. II appears,
discreetly limited at the a~dvisability OF
putting n stop to Monte Carlo gambling.
The Prince gave a noncommittal reply.
The sun., 1916-08-20
SCORES woMEN'S ATTIRE
Archbishop OF Turin weula Das
OvePdressea From ChuSohsa

ROME. Aug. Cardinal Richsbure.
Archbishop OF Turin. has addressed y
pastoral letter to his clergy In which
he dcplores the scant!ness and boldness
OF modern feminine toilets, urging
priests not to admit into their churches
.ndecently dressed women and to re-
fuse them the sacrament.
Commenting upon the Cardinals letter
In a sermon which he pronounced At
Cuneo. the bishop OF the latter town
said
In times Of war the matrons OF
ancient Rome used to dress IN mourn.
Ing. Our women. on the contrary. "a
about dressed like tight rops dancers
short skirts. high heeled boots. trans.
parent stockings. bare necks n arms
faces rouged and painted. absurd
coihiures and hats Of shapes ~ varied
and fantastic as the caprices brewing
In The silly heads that wear them"
The sun., 1916-08-20

RUSSIAN troops who are now fighting on the
y French front are shown in the accompanying
photograph preparing to resist q German infantry
attack under . cloud Of gas. The Russians In their
trench at Auberive, Champagne, have just been
The sun., 1916-08-20
Accused Of MuddlinK.

"Ever since the war began they have
~refrained from doing the right thing, I'M
ell they were pushed mo roctitudc from
outside. They kept tae army short OF
shells. short Of men, 81 ut Of everything,
until public opinion 81, too strong for
them.
'They have shown an ircxplicable ten
derness for the Germans and their In
%terests. for which let rs hope they will
some day be- asked 10 account. In brief.
they have alwaya been unable to efad!-
cate the old habit OF politics, and they
may not plead i'm extenuation Of their
misdeeds that they are a wal govern
ment."
Another violent attack on the Pre-
miller In contained In this week. issue OF
Horatio Bottonley's paper. John hun.
Although Mr.. B~ottomley's organ does not
enjoy the standing Of BilckuOod's
xo0astne II has a tremendous circula-
ton. exceeding 1000. 900 copies weekly,
and Mr.. ~Bottomley's contributions are
widely quoted throughout the country.
Tho editor Of John Buil suggests as a
remedy for the present condition OF af-
fairs nothing less than n complete sus-
pension OF Parliament. lie urges a gov
errment by special war council over
which the King would preside and which
The sun., 1916-08-20
How High the ClOudst

How far are the clouds above ~"
earth
.>s high above as we wish 20 ''mp
But the che! question with q fHihs
man Is how low the clouds ar" \ crack
English flicr told the correspondent
something about low clouds.
"You may he walking along ths s'r".'
on n heavy day and. looking mp, nav
think that the clouds are miles ht'
IA "A matter Of fact they may he o''v
200 or 800 feet above you That's ~
kind Of a day that the airn1an dreaG'
I'VE been lost IN IA cloud in Franc" and
come down ont OF Il only to md ryss'
flying around among the church f~'cetic'
OF n French town, with good charces o:
killing myself.
in n cloud you car tel whether
you're over tho enemy's lines. NNH ns7
come right down onto his trere''' h"'
fore you know II. Clouds. the low F'nd''
are the most deadly thinEs Wa havs 80
fear"
The sun., 1916-08-20

warned that q gas cloud Is coming their way, fol-
lowed by the German infantry. The Russians COM
mence battle at once by adjusting gas masks, hxing
bayonets and throwing hand g%renadss.
The sun., 1916-08-20
Failure to Solve Irish Prob
, lem Increases Attacks
on Premier.
BITTERLY ASSAILED
IN "BLACKwOOD's"
Editor of "John Bull Sug-
gests Complete Suspen-
sion of Parliament.
Special corresso~de~cs to TEE suH.

LONDON, Aug. S.-Premier Asquith's
announcement In the House OF Commons
that he lid no. know who would he
responsible for the actions OF the Gov
erument at the next session OF Parlia-
ment has been interpreted BY many as n
hint Of his intention to resign. SO far.
however. nothing has developed to sub
0tAntiate this report.
Meanwhile the failure of the Premier
ana his colleagues to arrive AZ a success
full solution OF the Irish problem has IN
creased TO n great extent the opposition
20 the present Cabinet. and a new lease
Of life has been given to the arguments
which have been repeatedly advanced in
favor Of a change.
One Of the most violent attacks which
have been directed against the Prime
Minister appears In the latest issue of
one u the most conservative and at the
same time one OF the oldest publications
IN England. B!ockUood's Maodsinc. and
70 contributed by the editor himself.
Before the outbreak OF the war the
high standing OF Bidckrood's Magazine
was recognized throughout the British
Empire. Tho Timcs In an editorial on
the subjcc' declared once that eft repre-
sents and appeals to al that IL best In
the undyinr genius of the race" Since
the beginning Of the hostilities II has
OI1K N1l III OI III DtSl
on the war and II occupies now n most
highly authoritative position among
British publications The Importance Of
the attack Oh Mr.. Asauith and his coll
leagues therefore hardly be mini
mixed.
A.c.,.S s,v~l.. Ou.
After reviewing In great detail the
irish "muddle" the writer In BIdcktroods
Magazine says It IL not difficult TO affix
the label OF crime" upon those who are
responsible for the present situation. He
singles out Mr.. Asqu!th who. he says.
cannot escape the condemnation OF his
fellows.
The writer warns the British people
OF the danger OF maintaining the present
Government In Office until the end OK the
war. shudder.. ne says. when
We th'nk'of the RISK we have run IN max
lnH war, handicapped ny the folly OF our
ministers. our fear - doubled when We
Senect tnat II a change he not MADE II
VIII be lef' 10 polit'cians such rs MT.
ASQuith ana ,ir fIiward Gre! 10 hght
Ensiands pattie AZ the conference OF
pesce.
Inc writer wen goes SO iar as 10 de-
mana that Government "ihcitIs be
mage 10 sumer me consequence ot their
ecuohs. feace. !" says VIII one