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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
BLUNDERS OF KULTUR
Propagandists Who Fail to Agree Among
Themselves.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The able editorial on German and
English hate in to-days issue of The Tribune
alludes to Professor Munsterberg's prediction
that the war must end in a draw and an
Anglo German American alliance. Professor
Horrwitz, in a thoughtful article which re-
Gently appeared in "The Evening Post" ar
rives at similar conclusions. On the other
hand, DR.. Won Mach. OF babies milk fame, and
the notoriety seeking editor OF THE Father
land" have uttered different views. Dr. Al
bert and Professor Shepherd have avoided
expression on the subject.
| simply recall these facts, which have ut
tie interest in themselves, because the Ger
man propaganda is always praised to the SKY
for its clocklike precision and efficient organ
ization. Yet the opponents of Teutonlc hul-
tur in America, since the overbuOblng days
of DR.. Dernburg to the reticent era OF ms
present successors. have fought the German
press campaign independently and ineifect-
ually. They neither understood nor ever
touched the soul of English-speakng America.
which ignores or ridcules the unfortunate
propapandsts on whom their ill-advised gov
eminent spends so much money! needless
extravaganza, it seems, in these hard times
through which the Fatherland is passing.
ARTHUR S. SHIELDS.
Now York Aug. 3, 1916.
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To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you permit me through your in
luential journal to point out to the admir-
ers of Mr.. Wilson fact that seems to have
escaped their apprehension
They know that America was one of the
signatories to the solemn pledge guarantee
lng the inviolaoiity of Belgium; they know
that when Germany violated that pledge Mr.
Wilson alone, Americas representative, ig-
nored her share in it, maintaining absolute
silence; they know that SILENCE gives con
sent" and that by this silence he therefore
gave tact approval to Germany's crime;
they know that after clear proSf of Ger
manys atrocities not only in Belgium and
France but even in America itself, he sent
his congratulations and those of the Amer
lean people to the Kaiser on his birthday;
they know that after clear proof that Ger
man agents were not only plotting in this
alleged neutral country against the Allies
but we're also engaged in schemes of hostility
against America, schemes leading to the de-
struction of American docks, American fac
tories. millions of dollars worth of other
American property and. finally, the lives Of
American men, women and children, he con-
tinued to- protect and harbor these enemies
of his country These are historical facts
that none of these admirers can deny; but
perhaps they do not realize that by such
conduct, instead of mitigating its horrors,
instead of assisting to shorten it, he in
creased the horrors and has been immeas-
Urably instrumental in prolonging this awful
war. HAUT CONWAY.
Montclair. n. j., Aug. s, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
"We-All" and "You-All."
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Since you have dgnifed bit OF
negro dialect with an editorial in your issue
Of August s. permit me to give you the facts
and custom of negroes living in the Gulf
States.
They invariably use "you-all" pronounced
"yawl") when speaking in the second person
plural, and frequently say veal" when
speaking in the first person plural, but these
expressions are never used when talking in
the singular number. was raised in Ala
bama on a large cotton plantation and make
frequent visits to my native environs, mixing
with the primitive negroes, learning anew
their quaint and Interesting dialect.
The dialect Of the Gulf States negroes and
that of the Atlantic coast are so different that
] have heard negro laborers brought from the
South Atlantic coast to the interior of Ala
bama utterly fail to make themselves under
stood when talking to those raised in Ala
bama. Therefore, the customs and sayings
Of one section do not apply to all.
A LOVER OF NEGRO DIALECT.
New York, Aug. S, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
Floundering Into War.
,ditor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Because of published speculations
about the probable policies of Mr.. Hughes,
had he been occupying the Presidential
chair during the last three years, compared
with the performances of the present Admin
stration, it may in the first place be per-
MISSILE to point out that certain complied
tions resulting from the war in matters con-
corning this country have been caused by
Mr.. Wilson's ill-advised policies. If firm
end capable pilot had been guiding our ship
of state during the last three years condi-
tions would have been entirely different.
The knowledge that power was behind the
words and that no violations of International
laws would be tolerated would surely have
had healthy influence on the warning ma
tions and prevented many insolent actions.
In regard to Mexico, we all must admit
that Mr.. Wilson, because of his foundering
policies. is largely to blame for the awful
conditions that are now existing in that
sorely afflicted country. What Mr.. Hughes
would have done, if President, would surely
nave been, to take proper steps, in the begin
ming of the trouble, for Mexico's early resto-
ration to peace and order. He might have
recognized Huerta and helped in the de-
struction of the bandits, and thereafter
caused an election of President TO be held
under the guidance of the combined Amer
lean nations Whereafter Mexico, with the
friendly aid of the said nations, would have
been in a favorable way of regeneration and
might at this time be celebrating the arrival
OF a new and prosperous era. To put an end
to confagration by "watchful waiting"
doesn't seem to bring favorable results
While thinking about Mexico, the sorry
state of unpreparedness that was exposed
when the militia was called out for service
lately naturally comes to mind, and 1t may
be proper TO ask whether it is not possible
that preparations for the safety Of the coun-
Try have suffered somewhat on account of
tender musings of the pork barrel"
The present ilusory prosperity of the
country. caused by abnormal demand for
supplies in order to prosecute terrible war,
NAV we'll Re designated as a fools para
disc" because it is only bubble that will
burst, with alarming detonation, when reac-
ton sets in after peace is declared. In this
connection and in view of the present food
prices it may be pertinent to ask whether the
urornised reduction of the cost of living has
materialized TO any great extent as the re-
suit Of present free trade policies in force
The safeguarding Of American industry
IN all its brarches from the dangers Of ruin
Gus competition after the war by protective
tariff legislation is a paramount issue of this
campaign, and as Mr.. Hughes is an out
spoken friend of protective tariff it seems
that this is one Of the reasons why he should
be the logical successor TO the free trading
champion of the present administration.
FRITZ NORRBY.
Morristown, N. j., Aug. 7, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
ENGLISH AND GERMAN HATE
A Member Of the British Expeditionary
Force in France Tells His Story.
n the Editor of The Tribune,

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in this mornings issue
on the German and English hate question IS
quite the best and trucst that has come 10
my notice and clearly states what have
found difficult to explain since my return to
the States after serving with the British eN-
pcditonary force in France.
One of my clcarest recolections is the races
Of my comrades the morning the reports OF
the Edith Cavell execution came out. Natu,
rally | expected m outburst of hate ana
threats of vengeance, but nothing like this
was evidenced. The men sat with stern
fixed expressions, compressed lips ana
clcnched hands showing how they felt. inns
was the same spirit | in France. Fortu-
nately or unfortunately, my stay with my
battalion was short, as | was hurt and sent
home
But | never can forget one surprise VISIT
we paid to the German trenches near tne
Bassee Canal. The work done was fearful III
its determined ferocity, and ! have no hesl-
fancy in saying that the Lusitania and Caveil
affairs were back of it all. Getting back into
our own trenches, had thought the men
would have been talking it over seeing II
was our first fight But no reference was
made 1t was more or less weird to me, nor
am I sure that | understood IL all put this
believe. that the spirit of my chums is the
spirit of the English army, and glad am
they are not after me.
We were shelcd on the way up to the
trenches and lost lot of good men, but
there was not the slightest sign of confusion.
Men uninjured did all they could for the
wounded, in spite of the fact that we were
in the open, with shells falling thick and fast.
7 Tor ono On, oratoful for ouiet. manly SYM
pathy on that occasion.
The whole war is beyond the power Of
speech, and while the Statue of Liberty looked
good to NE there are many moments that l
would like to be back serving with those IA.
who will never rest until the many acts of
wanton cruelty are paid and settled for. And
that same quiet spirit of determination Of
which you write and which | saw will see
them successful to that end.
A FUSlLIER.
New York, Aug. s. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
A Dangerous Political Body.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your Cornwall correspondent in the
issue of August 7, who dubs me an arrogant
boaster, but does me the honor of desiring to
meet me, acknowledges the point desired to
make in calling for list of the convictions
of American citizens for crimes
against the neutrality of the United States.
This constant vilfcation of the German
Americans is having a tendency to draw them
together for mutual protection and is chang
ing men who were the most independent vot-
ers in the country into dangerous political
body, which will hold the balance of power in
this country and be able to dictate its
policies.
If your correspondent thinks this will
inure TO the benefit of the country, | must
disagree with him.
He shows that bias which is characteristic
of Englishmen resident in America and his
contempt for the "unpronounceable decisions
raked from the musty tones know as
law" by UNFOLDING the British blacklist de-
spite the declaration of the Secretary of
State that it is an unwonted interference with
the rights of our citizens.
His statement that "the viewpoint OF a
nation that is bleeding is not the viewpoint
Of country overrun with money changers"
is slap at the very people who are aiding
the Entente nations to the best of their
ability. HARRY MASTERS BUCKLIN.
"A "stanch Kaiserist")
New York, Aug S, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
Covering Up the Facts.

1t is a grave charge which the National
Civil Service Reform League brings
against President Wilson and the Fed
eral Civil Service Commission nothing
less than the suppression of facts which
the public has right to know, lest pub
lefty regarding them might lead to such
criticism of the Administration as would
seriously embarrass it." The Wilson Ad-
ministration is accused of having bestowed
Jobs on politicians by a shrewd use Of
technicalities, and the President and his
commission stand convicted of covering
up the facts in the case.
Under Presidents Roosevelt and Taft,
the fourth-claSs postmasters then holding
Jobs were taken into the competitive class
of the civil service without examination.
Probably most, if not all, of them were
Republicans. Two months after he took
office President Wilson by executive order
threw open most of the fourth-class post
masterships to competitive examination.
For this, of course, the incumbents and al
other persons were eligible, and under the
regulations of the Civil Service Commits
sion the Postmaster General might make
appointments, not of the highest candi-
dates in the examinations, but from among
the three standing at the top of the list.
The proceeding aroused suspicion, and
soon came complaints that Democrats
were being appointed instead of Repub-
leans who had received higher ratings n
the examinations. Complaints were also
received by the league that Postmaster
General Burleson, in mOtorization of The
rural free delivery service, was substituc-
ing deserving" Democrats for old car
riers of the opposite political faith when
ever a technicality enabled him to do so.
In September, 1918, the league made a
formal request for permission to examine
the commissions records regarding the
examinations for fourth-class postmaster
ships It desired TO ascertain the number
Of candidates who participated in the ex-
aminations, their names, ratings received
and the names of the appointees. PERMITS
sion was refused. Again in 1914 it was
refused on the ground that TO grant Il
would interfere with the commissions
work. 1t was persiStently refused until
in March of this year President Nc
Ilhenny, of the commission, told President
Dana, of the league, that if access were
granted to the records sought. it might
lead to embarrassing criticism of the
Administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
THE BOSSED UNIONS
Plea for Self-Goyernment in Labor
Organizations.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Unions stand for the protection and
the rights of the workingman. The men IN
joining the union have prospects OF a more
equal fight against capital. Unions really
advocate the ruling of majority over money
But is it so Do the men have their say
their right, and their protection? II unions
we're projected with the idea Of giving men
a chance 70 dispute questions OF their well
fare with their employers on an equal basis,
then the present state of unionism Is a de-
generation of its previous condition. Unions
are under the control OF paid bosses Inc
men give up so much Of their salary 10 these
leaders for their supposed aid and direction.
The men themselves have little or nothing
70 say in matters concerning them. Strikes
can be called, on or OF, without their assent.
The affair the other night at the Lyceum was
a blind over the public's eyes. II the leaders
had determined upon the question Of strk-
ing or not the vote OF the men would not
have influenced their decision.
noticed in a semi-weekly local periodical
a cartoon which depicted the situation ex-
actly. Ii showed the "boss" in an automobile
crossing the car tracks at the side of which
q group of citizens are standing seemingly
waiting for the car that will not come. In
vulgar way he turns and sneers, "Youse
can walk" He rides. And the poor striker,
afraid TO become q strikebreaker. IS az
fected by the strike. His family is starving
The "boss" rolls in wealth. wealth acquired
from the sweat of the mems brows Then
again, the unions are not favored by public
opinion. The forced striker becomes per-
son TO be looked upon with disfavor. Why
Because he has left his post and made de-
mands that seem impossible to fulfil? No.
Because the boss" whimsically and for per-
sonal reasons so ordains that it should be a
strike. IL is net the poor employe who IS
the cause of the deplorable conditions, but
the leader,
Unionism will never become a national IN
stitution until the union is self-goyerned-
"of the men. by the men, and for the men"
Unionism is still in the days of its making.
II can be moulded and remoulded into
thousand different shapes. Therefore, when
it discovers its mistake. it will Gust the
boss" from its folds. Then will II become
an institution recognized and lauded by one
and all. Then will the men benefit from its
protection. Then will strikes be less IN
number and more successful in their concu-
sion Till then, the labor question is in {"
great a plight as ever. We are progressing
in science and the arts. We are degenerating
in all else, MORTIMER D. ADLEh'
New York Aug. 6. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
The Sons of Canada.

The Sons of Canada, and who are they?
The Challenged to deadly fray,
With heart of steel, to dare, to do.
To play the game, in Gods way, through
Their gallant best; in soul array,
And these are they
The Sons of Canada, and who are they?
The men who feel the forward sway,
Till blood-red hand of Iron Will
Has spent its frightfulness, its i'll;
So note them; bark them; they obey
Well, these are they
The Sons of Canada, and who are they!
No pretence at vain display
The men who make the battle strong.
For right, for honor,-with a song.
The men who smile on hopes dim day,
And these are they!
The Sons of Canada, and who are they?
They struggle for later day,
When world of pain and strife forgot.
The stars still shine,-forget them not
And mark their splendor while you may,
For these are they
The Sons of Canada, and who are they?
The marshalled hosts on Deaths high
way,
Who grapple with the hours despair,
And smite the evil lurking there,
Then pass. with glory, from the day,
And these are they
ALICE IRENE WOOD.
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Travel in England.
nr of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Referring TO letter in your columns
signed "O X" and dated August /, in which
the writer complained about conditions which
govern travel in England, wish to say that
the annoyances to which ne referred are
most unusual.
returned from England five weeks ago,
and beyond the usual registraton-suc as
was in force in Germany before the war
upon landing at Liverpool was not asked to
report myself again ard moved about the
country at my pleasure.
There are absolutely no restrictions in Eng
land in force against foreign visitors unless
their activities abroad have aroused the sus-
picions of British secret service men.
New York. Aug. 7, 1916, u. D,
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Good Music for All.
tor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Please accept the thanks Of the Civic
Orchestral Society for the encouraging and
inspiring editorial in this mornings issue Of
The Tribune. Such words as these are indeed
e stimulus toward further endeavor, and it
is more than cheering to feel that your great
newspaper is with us in the effort to give the
public good music, well performed, at prices
all can afford.
For the great success which has attended
the concerts thus far we feel that no small
share OF the credit is due The Tribune In
this undertaking the principal citizens, the
press and the music-loving public of New
York are setting an example to the rest Of
the country-an example that will be fruit
full beyond all expectations.
MARTHA MAYNARD,
Secretary, Civic Orchestral Society.
New York, Aug. 4, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
The General Managers Luncheon.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: General Manager Maher, OF the Third
Avenue lines. has fixed 10 cents as sufficient
for a policeman's lunch. Another official OF
the company fixed so cents. but General Man
ager Maher had the final say Checks for 10
cents will, therefore, be issued by him to the
policemen assigned to protect his Office and
his lines. OF course, the poicemen-espe-
cially the stouter ones-do not like this. 1t
made a good story.
And there is significance in it, The police
man does a hard, physical, immensely neces-
sary WORK. He will pace up and down all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10

Extract from a letter written on August o.
1916, at McAllen, Tex.)
As 20 the eats, things have been going from
bad to worse. Yesterday morning two COM
NAMES went on strike and refused TO eat
The breakfast consisted of large tablespoon
full Of oatmeal which was wormy, two pieces
Of bareback and cup of liquid they call
coffee. This noon, after a hard three ana
one.half hours drill, we got similar amount
Of rice burnt and a cup OF tea and one
niece Of bread, and as a consequence three
went on strike.
This men are greatly dissatisfied, and
Guess YOU can't blame them much. Il is nov
so much the fault of our immediate superior'
as the graft higher up. We feel some one IS
getting rich through this experimental cam
paign of the militia, and We are all anxious
10 get back. SO you see, in spite OF the
fowery reports some of the papers have We
are not so comfortable.
We are still sleeping on the ground ana
still without shower or place 20 baths'
and vet we are supposed TO keep clean.
am not writing this as kick on my part
but just to let you know what conditions
exist, and you are at liberty to use this IN
any way you wish.
A NEW YORK BOY AT THE BORDER.
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day long. protecting, perhaps fighting for.
General Manager Maher. This individual vii
sit in his Office. not so hard a lot physically.
But venture to believe his luncheon check
will aggregate more than Is cents-at least
he is apt to tip the waiter 4 quarter, thus
bringing it to 40 cents.
The policy he expresses in this trifnS
incident is a policy we'll known to the men
who are striking; it is the cause of tic
strike. r.
Cornwall, y. Y, Aug. 5, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-10
From Bad to Worse at the Border.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Inclosed is an extract from letter
written by New York boz doing duty on the
border. Seems 10 me there is place for
things like this in your valuable columns.
j. R. SMITH
New York, Aug. 7, 1915.
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Extract from a letter written on August o.
1919 az McAllen TeNl

New York, Aug. 7, 1915.
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Prolonging the War.

New York, Aug. s. 1916.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Mexico and Censors Agree

Quite apropos of the present excitement
anent the invasion--or whatever it may
be called-of Mexico, and the excitement
prevailing on the border between the two
countries, to say nothing of the large
number of appeals from the decisions of
the motion-picture censors, exceptional
interest viii attach to the presentation at
the Stanley during the coming week Of
The Heart of Paula" in which Lenore
Ulrlch, a handsome and talented screen
star, is featured. Although it is declared
that the censors as a body are supposed
to be arbitrary and unwilling to give
any consideration to the arguments of
the film producers, it should be taken into
consideration that the act of Assembly
in cases where producers feel that the
action Of the censors, who originally saw
the picture, was too arbitrary.
In the case of The Heart of Paula"
the Stanley Booking Company wishes to
large number of eliminations, and
order applied for a rehearing, and very
careful attention was given to the argu-
ments of the producers with the result
that this board went considerable way
toward meeting the views of the former,
and allowed virtually the entire picture
with the substitution of titles which, in
the opinion of the board, more clearly
showed the moral purpose of the picture.