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Evening star., 1916-11-24
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
llth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Mr.. Bryan and the Tariff.

Declaring himself "done with economic
problems" and announcing that he will
devote his time in the future exelu-
sively to moral issues" Mr.. Bryan said
in an address in New York city yes
terday:
"Thirtv-six years ago / started with
al the zeal of young man to talk
upon tariff. After thirty-six years, |
cannot say that any great number of
the republicans have been converted.
When a moral question. however, Is set
tied, it stays settled. Reforms seldom
start in New York, but sooner or later
they get here
Started with nothing but zeal to in
struet the public on one of the most
diffieult and complicated of questions.
At that time Mr.. Bryan was scarcely
grown, and could have had at his com
ma7d on the tariff problem little if
anything more than a few catch phrases.
But he talked entertainingiy, and in few
years was sent to Congress. where, be-
cause OF his talking capacity. he was
Immediately assigned to the ways and
means committee of the House As a
member of that committee he helped
prepare and pass the tariff bill of 1894,
which put capital out of business and
labor on Il souphouse basis, and became
a factor in his party's national dis
aster under his leadership two years
later.
Eighteen years later-in 19l2-Mr.
BRYAN was the star stumper and other
wise leading figure of campaign IN
which his party took the ground that
protection was the cause of the high
cost of living, and pledged itself in ease
of success to correct the evil by revls-
ing the tariff downward. The Under
wood law resulted. Mr. Bryan as See
retary of State using his influence with
Congress to help enact it. But the cost
of living continued to rise: and prices
for many things are nearing the prohlbi-
tive height for all but the rich. More
over, the new law had otherwise failed
before the European war began, and
only the war saved this country from
widespread business depression and
loss.
Need we wonder-should Mr.. Bryan
himself wonder-that "after thirty six
years" he cannot say that any great
number OF the republicans have been
converted!
Economic problems have not been Mr..
Bryan's strong suit. At twenty he
started out to convert his countrymen
70 the policy of a tariff for revenue
only. with the result he now good
naturediy confesses. At thirty-six he
tried TO convert his eountrymen to the
poiirv of free silver coinage, with
res;.l. that embraced the defeat of his
presidential aspirations and the send
sng III his party into exile for sixteen
yen--
Terms he now TO moral issues. and to
,,-,iIibition in particular. \ very in
teresting and attractive man, deeply in
cf nest and al all times aggressive, he
las cut OFT work for himself certain to
att-act attention from both friend and
foe
Evening star., 1916-11-24
0utrages on Belgium.

A statement has been issued by the
Belgian minister of foreign affairs de-
scribing the situation in that unhappy
country caused by the German policy of
deporting workmen from Belgium. 1t
declares that already, according to Ger
man statements. $4,000 men have been
sent from their homes, some into Ger
many to work in munitions factories and
others into the occupied parts of France
to work on systems of trenches and
strategic railways back of the lines.
This practice, according to the Belgian
official statement, is justified by Ger
many on the ground of the necessity of
combating unemployment, but the Bel
gian government declares that this un-
employment has been created by Ger
many by forbidding the communes to
give work to the unemployed without its
authorization.
These Belgian deportations constitute
one of the gravest charges against Ger
many for violating the established rules
of warfare since this conflict began. 1t
is one of the fundamental principles of
international code that the people of an
occupied territory cannot be used in
works of war and that they cannot be
expatriated. Yet, according to all ac-
counts, Germany has done both. There
is no justification for setting the civil
ian population of Belgium to work on
military projects. If the people, having
been fed by the charity of the world in
their emergency, have fallen into the
habit of expecting aid. and are slow in
their own initiative, surely the German
administration of Belgium can find meth
DDS of employment which are within the
scope of international procedure, with
out using the men of Belgium for pure
ly military purposes.
In another manner the German pres
sure upon Belgium is being severely ex-
erted. According to dispatch from
Amsterdam, new order has been is
sued increasing the monthly tax levy by
Germany on Belgium from $s,000,000 to
$4,000, 600 The purpose of this levy
is TO pay the cost of the German army
of occupation and the German admins
tration of the occupied territory.
Thus it appears that Germany is not
only taxing the Belgians to pay for their
military subjection. but is stripping the
country of able bodied men, in defiance
of international law. The world pro-
tests. The United States has informed
Germany of its emphatic disapproval of
this course. The Pope has manifested
his condemnation. speaking for the
Catholic world and Spain is sending
protests to Berlin on the same subject.
Yet as these acts are committed in time
of war they are beyond the range of
moral suasion Germany is assuming a
weighty responsibility in this treatment
of the Belgian people, in such fragrant
defiance of the principles of warfare.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
4 Hard Worker.

The President is u hard and steady
worker Vacations seem not to be in
his line.
For Il year the grind with him has
biz hands" for nine months Then. i'm
mediatcIy after adjournment of that
bodv, he went 10 Shadow Lawn, and
turned his attention 10 the presidential
campaign. Trips away from home fill
ing speaking engagements; receptions at
home TO visiting delegations; confer
ences with his campaign managers; Off
cial business sent over from this town,
occupied him closely. He had many
crowded hours
The election over, back he posted to
Washington and here he has been
since. confeIring with advisers. receiv-
ing congratulations on his reelection,
making addresses and preparing his an
nual message to Congress.
In u few days Congress will ssemble
and remain in session three months
The prospects are for humming time
In addition TO the routine, which viii
carry much vi very great interest, there
will be number of matters knocking
for attention. The Mexican problem
may take on new phases. The war in
Europe is full of possibilities.
That the President will remain close
to base the whole time is a probability
growing out of his record. He takes
. very lively interest in what Congress.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
linn leaders insisted upon adopting tao

nian leaders insisted upon adopting tao.
tics unsuited to their resources and
problems against the advice of French
English and Russian generals, who
sought to guide the Rumanian campaign
When at last this advice was taken, q
situation had been created that exposed
Rumania gravely to invasion both in
the northwest and in the southeast. The
truth is that Rumania was not prepared
for war when she made her declaration
The most important result Of the cam
paign thus far is the Teutonic occupa-
tion of the grain fields of western Ru-
mania, the permanent holding of which
would next year be of the utmost value
This is one of the richest agricultural
sections of Europe, and its cultivation
under Teutonic control cannot fail to
have a marked effect upon the economic
situation in the central empires. That
a desperate effort will be made by the
allies to force retreat from this sec
ton, by direct or flank attack, is as
sured. Next springs campaign may open
in this region.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Egg Hoarding.

| The other day in Chicago man who
is known as one of the largest egg fac
tors in this country admitted that he
had under control in cold storage nearly
72.000.000 eggs. and declared that he in
tended to hold them for higher prices
to make good loss which he suffered
last year when sudden fall i'll prices
caught him "long' on the market. He
asserted that there is a natural shortage
of eggs this season, and that the public
must pay his price. Now the Depart
! ment of Justice has come forward with
an announcement that an investigation
is to be conducted into this situation
with view to possible prosecution un-
der the antitrust act
The plea that the public must pay
now for losses incurred by attempted
corners in food supplies i'll past seasons
cannot be accepted for moment. Each
market must stand on its own basis,
without reference to past or prospective
markets. If there is an actual short
age of eggs, and the visible supply is
not equal to the demand, the prices will
naturally rise. 1t is not, however, JUS
tifable by a boarding of eggs in storage
to stimulate the upward tendency of the
price or to make an artificial shortage.
Food storage practices in this coun-
try require careful regulation. At pres
ent there is practically no restriction
upon the amount of foodstuffs that can
be boarded in refrigerators for the pur-
pose of unloading at times of high
prices. Yet these storage reservoirs have
distinct economic value. They may be
an aid to both the producer and the
consumer if properly controlled. Such
practices as that disclosed by the Chi
cago mans boast, however, merit prose
cution.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
An Early Resolution.

Is g'ineter show my gratitude
Upon Thanksgivin' day;
Is g'ineter 'preciate de food
OATS put upon display.
l amt a-gine to talk so wise
About effect an cause,
Ner sit up tryin' to advise
De folks dat makes de laws.
Is g'ineter think about de good,
Forgetful Of de bad,
An try to cheer de neighborhood
Instid of feelin' sad
Cause if ] takes de attitude
OF teHin' how an why
/ might forget my gratitude
An start to argufy!
Evening star., 1916-11-24
DisprOpOrtiOnate.

Desc high prices is workin' heap
of Injustice remarked Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
"In what way!'
Poultry an eggs is gettin' SO precious
dat if You happens to give shelter to
some homeless pullet deys liable to
charge you wifi grand larceny"
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Efforts to organize a household boy
en,t 10 bring down the price of meat
ID not succeed Now that foOd-c cheap
tr'-,e borcott would have TO include
al'a.!t every article of diet in the mar
k~4 fie chances Of success seem even
l~cs
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Representative Bleakley insists on us
ing an airship regardless of whether his
mileage allowance will cover the ex-
penses OF the trip.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Children's Kid ~

Children'S Kid
Gloves. 59c
Fleece lined
gray mocha and
tan kid gloves, for
boys and girls. All
sizes.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Fast Color, Boys BIouses


Silk and Flan-
mel Neckwear.
soc
silk emhroid >
cred flannel and
dainty medallion
inserted organdy
collars, in a big
variety Of eXqui-
site styles.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Government ownership begins to
sound first rate TO some Of the railway
capitalists who have q liking for ready
cash in exchange for risk and respon-
sibility
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Superhuous Cruelty.

From the Providence Journal.
The German deportation of able
bodied men from Belgium would be a
cruel proceeding at best. But the
manner in which 1t Is being conducted
is characterized by wholly superduous
riHOrA
Evening star., 1916-11-24
New Leather
Bags, soc

y 9 w envelope
5 Ii a p t d leather
books with strap
ped handles: also
rooiny ear r y ! n <
bags.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Kid Gloves,
S1.O0

Splen1id quality
soft dress kid
gloves, in white,
black and TAM
Some have EN-
broidered backs.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

The government clerk is likely to find
hin self f,oId.Iins Why he was not suf
firi, nsly far-sis'tcd TO take up railroad
inc
Evening star., 1916-11-24

that Kansas City court felt called
rr"u t" step lively just as Congress did
In connection with that eigbt-h hour leg
islation
Evening star., 1916-11-24

1t is to be noted that in his chats on
how to be perennially joyous Chauncey
NJ. Depew refrains from talking much
politics.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

AT this stage of events the freak elec-
tion bet loses every glimmer of humor it
ever possessed,
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Some ingenuity will soon be needed
by Col. Roosevelt in order to find places
on the map that he has not already Wis
tied.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

1t is now regarded as compliment
instead of reproaeh to say that a man
is greater than his party.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Mexican politicians betray their agi-
tation of mind by never being found
serenely engaged in q game of golf.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Reports that food is cheaper in Ger
many are not setting up any noticeable
tide Of emigration.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

The western vote went ahead as If it
had never heard Of New York's old
guard.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
Drawing the Line.

"Why don't you take up aviation in
stead of motoring"
Il can't see the advantage" replied
Mr.. Chuggins. IAN accident is bad
enough as it is. / don't want vehicle
that'll put me in the hospital every time
it goes to the repair shop
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Diplomacy is not using up nearly as
much valuable white paper as it used to.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Sentiment From Crimson

Sentiment From Crimson Gulch.
He who bluffs and fades away
Nav live to bluff another day,
But he who bluffs and bets his stack
II he gets beat cannot come back.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
FOrbearance.

"How does the theory OF evolution i'm
press you.'
"WelI, Pm not. so sure that / approve
Of it. ! know some men ] might sus-
pect of having descended from an
ourang -outang. But why should l hu-
initiate the ourang outang"
Evening star., 1916-11-24

"'Pears to me- said Uncle Eben, "dat
std O wealth bringin' happiness, it
compels folks to 60 to a heap O parties
where dar amt chance of deir injoyin
deirse'fs"
Evening star., 1916-11-24

and green. New semi-htted
waist like Jacket with fare
over hips; velvet cuffs and vel
vet trimmed broad collars; nice
ly lined, perfect fitting gar
ments.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

in black, blue, green and brown.
Made with fiared backs and criss-
cross belted fronts; turnhack
cuffs. pockets and big shawl col
lars Of silk plush
Evening star., 1916-11-24

cloth. in green. blue. gray and
brown colorings. Also Zibeline
Coats. in black and brown Full
length, fiared or belted styles.
some having big velvet trimmed
collars.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

blue and brown checks: also
Poplin and Gabardine suits in
this falls very handsomest
model styles. Every color
and size in the lot for misses
and women.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

Cloth Suits for boys
6 to Is years. Pleated
Norfolk style, full lined
throughout; nicely tai
lored and perfect fitting,
neat pin-striped pat
terms.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-10-07

P.-I., with many things in its favor, it was unable to force Humphrey upon the republican party, and 1t was not the proper function of that paper to try to do so. Rightly considered, a newspapers place is in the vanguard of public opinion. It is not al leader, not a boss or master, but a promi- nent member that marches along near the head of the procession, going with the crowd and yet gently guiding and sometimes restraining.
 It is only by accepting this concep- tion of newspapers place in our social organism the oft quoted ''opin- Ions of the press" have any value as an index of public opinion. If the edi- tor does not sound the general mind and express the general view point, his editorials are of no value. AS We have seen he cannot force his own opinions on the many. His own views are val uable only as the views of one man even though he be brilliant and we'll informed. But when the editor he sense the general attitude of his com munity and expresses that attitude clearly and truthfully he becomes a power by virtue of the fact that he is ,L l .. mi In this proper relation, as it seems to us. of press and people the newspaper is the mirror in which appears from time 10 time reflection of the doings
 
 and thoughts of a community.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-10-07

that he doesn't like to be driven, He may be led but not driven. If he sees some power like great newspaper trying to drive him he is inclined to sit back in the harness, if indeed he does not bolt and run the other way. It would thus appear that a very strong advocacy of man or measure would be more likely to injure than to help. In fact a mild support after an unbiased discussion of all sides would seem likely to make stronger ap- peal A frankly independent paper if 1t is really independent and discusses vital questions fully and frankly with out bias and without fear would have also powerful influence.
 But as matter of fact there are very few independent papers. Indeed, 1t has been stated by a journalist of nation wide reputation and acquaint- ance that there are only four great papers in the United States which are not controlled from the business of- fee. This means either that rich man is sinking money in the paper to serve ends of his own or that the ad. vertisers are able to dictate this or that which may, or may not, be done under penalty of d withdrawal of ad- vertising patronage In d city like Seattle, for instance, if four or five of the big department store managers combined in demanding certain course of action from either of the big papers is it to be supposed for moment that their demand would be denied. Quite probably withdrawal of the department store ads would put a paper out of business in & short time. At any rate it would mean run- ming at loss for long period
 The newspaper is first of all a news gatherer and secondly it arrays its wares, the news, after its own manner. In the gathering of news and it's pre- sentation lies the greatest power of the newspaper. The people read and accept it is fact. The news may be collected in such a manner and pre- scented so adroitly that the facts may be considerably distorted to favor given side. This coloring Of the news may be thoroughly understood by all the readers and yet unconsciously they will be influenced by what they read day by day.
 We have seen how in the case of the
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NONE ALASKA, OCT. 7, 1916.
THE NEWSPAPER FUNCTION.

What IS newspaper for anyway? This query IS prompted by perusal of batch of seattle st-Intelligen- ecrs which came in the last mail. The P.-l. Is d strong republican paper. Il Is also one of the brightest, clever est papers in the United States. Some of it's staff are literary men of repute. It's reportorial force is large, and such work as is not done by experts, whose writing need no editing, is edited carefully.
 Now the Post-Intelligencer is the leading republican paper in state that is strongly republican, yet, what do we find? We find that the Post lntenigencer is not able to work its will with it's party, it is not able to force q candidate upon the party by advocating his cause. Mr. Poindexter is the independent republican senator from the state of Washington. He lives in the eastern part of the state as does the other senator from Wash ington, Mr. Jones. Naturally the west ern part of the state is entitled to one of the senators, especially so. as the larger eenters of population are in the western part. In addition, Senator Poindexter has voted with the demo- crats in the senate on a number of important issues. For these and other reasons the P.-I. wanted a man from western Washington to succeed Mir Poindexter whose term is about to expire.
 The P.-I. did not cast about long before 1t settled on MT. Humphrey, for long time representative from Washington. as it's choice. MT Hum- phrey has always been favorite with the P.-I. He has always been reg American merchant marine and of other measures strongly favored by primaries drew near the P.-I. began 10 work for the nomination on the republican ticket of MT. Humphrey. It also opposed the nomination of MT. Poindexter. Hundreds of pounds of black type in the aggregate and a mile or two of solid reading matter was used 10 persuade the republican voters that Humphrey was the man and that Poindexter was not the man skilled writers worked up the dope, and headlines and special displays on the front page were not spared.
 And what was the result? The fate ful day came and the good republicans, most of whom read the P.-I., went to the polls and nominated MT. Poindex. ter. He was the party's choice, and all the work of the P.-I. had been in vain. It had been unable to impose it's will upon the party.
 So often does this same thing occur that 1t is natural to inquire whether the strong advocacy of man, or measure, has much effect. Time and time again the democratic party under the leadership of Tammany Hall in New York city has won an election overwhelmingly in the face of the strongest kind of opposition by every paper in the city. The same has been true in other cities.
 All of which suggests that the make up of the average American is such
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Albert Watson will tssvs Tuesday morning for the fishthp camp on Ph- grim river. Will leave every Tuesday and Friday for the camp. Information can 6s aecursd at StrsStsiv's office.
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Republicans should remember that the number of Delegates to go to the next Territorial Convention is based upon the vote cast for Attorney Gen eral.
 Do you want Fifty or Ten?-Adv.
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