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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26

he urges that the men and women
who followed him in 1912 do as
much, on the ground Of real patriot
ism and individual unselfishness.. b.
The letter will have powerful eff
feet in the national campaign. 1t in
sures that there will be no third
party of sufficient weight to become
a real factor. It is already Endorsed
in advance by the large majority of
messages and letters that have been
sent to Colonel Roosevelt, advising
him whether he accept or refuse the
Progressive nominations; for he de-
clares that the majority, among
those who supported him in 1912, is
in favor of his refusing to run now.
Among people at all conversant
with the attitudes Of Progressives,
there can be no doubt that this feel
ing Is representative of the whole
body Of that party.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
REAL WARTIME ECONOMIES

More strongly suggestive Of war
time than the march of the national
guard through the streets, is the pro-
posal of Mrs. George Barnett, wife
of the commandant of the marine
corps, that community buying be
practiced in connection with the re-
lief work among families of national
guardsmen.
An illustration Of the efficacy Of
such a plan was given under Mrs.
Barnett's direction, at the National
Service School at Chevy Chase, when
rations were furnished about 200
girls at a per capita average Of 30
cents a day. That could not be
duplicated in private life, because
the food used there probably was
purchased on Government contract
prices. But the warning nations Of
Europe have demonstrated the value
Of community buying.
Aside from the economy of the
scheme to those who are providing
the relief, such plan would be an
object lesson in careful planning Of
menusfor at least a week ahead, and
would inculcate the much needed les
son of thrift. The American house,
wife, so experts say, is one of our
most wasteful institutions, and they
60 no farther than an analysis of the
city's daily garbage to prove it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
CARRANZA TAKES THE FULL
RESPONSIBILITY

Only one construction can be
placed on the communication of Mr..
Arredondo to the State Department
concerning the Carrizal clash. Car
rama declares that the attack on
Captain Boyd's command was the act
Of the de facto chieftain.
It could not have been more ex-
plicit. The communication says that
"the chief executive (Carranza)
through the Mexican war depart
ment, gave orders to General Trev-
mo-" ct cetera. At every point the
responsibility is placed in the high
est quarters. Carranza has deter
mined not to back water. He will
go through with his desperate adven-
ture unless Washington gives
ground.
The reply Of the American State
Department-indeed, the fact that
any reply was made-indicates a
purpose to exercise the last degree
Of patience. After the American
communication Of last week threat
ening the "gravest consequences"
the present retort from Carranza is
such as to convince that he will make
no concessions. It would be folly
to expect any result from this con-
dition, save war. There can hardly
be any other. It is too late for Car
rama to yield. He must go ahead
with his game. The time is past for
watchful or any other kind of
waiting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
WHAT TROOPS ARE MADE OF

1t is not an uncommon thing for
an individual here and there to come
suddenly to a realization that what
ever he may have been doing with
his mind, his soul, or his pocketbook,
he has let his body slide off.toward
the scrap heap. But it takes some
thing as serious as our present crisis
with Mexico and it's consequences to
bring the consciousness home to so
many of us at once.
Not only the guardsman who is
called to help in laying out a camp
where previously he had had nothing
but an occasional drill to occupy his
muscle is in this state of mind. He
above all should be At for any rea-
sonable exertion at moments
notice. But throughout the great
body of the people attention has been
directed to physical shortcomings.
How many men between twenty
and forty years of age out of one
hundred selected by chance are fit
now for the bare physical rigors of
a campaign, let alone its military de-
mands? How many could become so
in a month or two months?
Let any fellow who wants to find
out whether he is fit try to run a
quarter mile at fair pace. Let him
try walk Of, say, twenty miles and
see what sort of shape his feet are
in at the end. Let him do some of
the gymnasium exercises he knows
and never does.
Here is a form of preparedness
which is purely up to the individual.
There never was g. good soldier who
was not a sound, strong, and hale
man. Teaching a fellow to drill is
the Governments business, but exer-
cising common sense enough to keep
well and fit should be every mans
own business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
COLONEL ROOSEVELT FOR
HUGHES

Colonel Roosevelt, in his letter to
the national committee Of the Pro-
gressive party, published elsewhere
on this page, definitely declines the
party's nomination for President, de-
clares that he will support Mr..
Hughes, and urges all Progressives
to join him in this course.
That this would be his attitude
has been forecast for long time. 1t
was very clearly indicated by the
telegram he sent to the Progressive
convention after it had nominated
him and at a time when it was all
but assured that the Republicans
would name Mr.. Hughes.
Taking this position, Mr.. Roose-
welt makes his declaration character
istically strong and unqualified. The
national duty this year he finds to
be to defeat Mr.. Wilson and retire
the Democratic party from power.
He finds no excuse for Wilson and
Democracy in either the record Of
the last three years or the promises
for the future. The promises Of
four years ago have, he observes,
been almost uniformly broken; the
record has been one of weakness and
vacillation where strength and deci-
sion were needed.
All this was about what would
have been expected, in view of the
we'll known Roosevelt views of the
present Administration. In one re-
gard, however, the former President
strikes vital blow at the Wilson
regime. He declares that it would
have been easier for a strong Execu-
tive to protect American interests
throughout the world, during the
European war, than in ordinary
times; for no single power Of Eu-
rope, already preoccupied with the
world conflict, would have cared or
dared defy the just demands, in
sistently presented, of the United
States.
This is a view that will be consid-
cred, analysed, and pondered by the
public during the coming campaign,
The Wilson Administration, In the
Roosevelt analysis, Is worse than
was that of Buchanan.
Mr.. Hughes could never have been
nominated, or any other man of his
high type, by the Republicans, but
for the fight the Progressives made
in 1912. This is the Roosevelt die
tum, and doubtless it is correct. On
his public record, Colonel Roosevelt
finds Mr.. Hughes. thoroughly worthy
of confidence. That confidence Mr.
Roosevelt ungrudgingly gives, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
GEN. SCOTT VISITS
MILITIA IN CAMP

Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief of STAFF OF
the United States Army. visited the
District militia mobilization camp yes
terday afternoon. and spent some time
talking with Brig. Gen. william II Har-
vey, commanding the citizen seidiery.
General Scott complimented Genera
Harvey on the fine shape In which the
organizations had gotten on such short
notice and In so little time in the field.
He said a tour of the camp convinced
him that the militia was made up OF
good men, who either knew the busi-
ness OF a soldier or seemed eager tc
learn IL, and that the size and personnel
Of the guard was most creditable to the
District.
General Scott said:
"Thcre Is urgent need of troops on the
border and the War Department IL
anxious to get every available able
bodied militiama1 on the border at the
earliest practicable moment"
He said the War Department war
gratified over the prompt response OF
the militia to the call. and expressed the
belief that the numerical strength OF the
various units OF soldiers In the
States would surprise even the com.
handing officers because of the eager.
ness of men to go to the border
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26

varia is wondrous different from
Prussia. 1t knows no lust Of con-
quest, no zeal for world empire, no
very great advantages it has gained
by being made tributary to the junk
erdom Of Prussia.
There is doubtless a political and
social motive back of the demon
strations in Munich and other parts
Of Bavaria. They suggest, in reality,
even more than would food riots In
Berlin; for peoples are more willing
to make physical sacrifices for their
outraged political sensibilities than
for almost anything else.
1t is impossible yet to be certain
how grave is the food situation in
Germany. The crop season reaches
its climax, in those northern lati-
tudes, much earlier than in this part
Of the world, There Is said to be a
considerable store Of food in the
hands of producers from last years
crop; but it Is being held back for
speculative reasons, and the proper
ton Of the people who cannot afford
it grows constantly larger. The gov
eminent will have to commander
it with absolute disregard for the in
fluence Of the forestallers who own
1t and would profit by their couhtry's
needs. And just that government,
in Germany, is able and willing to do
il need be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
PAN.AMERICAN GOOD FEELING

No matter what the outcome of
the efforts of Latin-American ma
tions to bring about mediation be-
tween this country and Mexico, the
efforts of those nations indicate the
sort of Pan-American fcllow-feeling
that has long been preached and too
seldom acted upon.
The activities of the Latin-Ameri-
can diplomats here, headed by the
veteran Minister Ignacio Calderon,
Of Bolivia, have extended farther
than the formal tender of good Of
fees" usually extended on the eve of
hostilities. Representatives of the
Latin-American nations have re-
turned here from their summer
homes, and have sought every means
to insure a continuance of peace on
this hemisphere.
A noteworthy fact is that these
gentlemen do not hesitate to. admit
the outrages and grievances the
American people have suffered at
Carranza's hands. One of them
frankly states that the time is past
when any course pursued by Latin
American nation is condoned by
other Latin-American nations simply
because of racial relationship.
If this be true then the way to
a better understanding of the posi-
ton of the United States toward
these nations has been paved. Often
our benevolence has been wasted on
the desert air, and the Latin tenn
perament.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
OERMANY'S FOOD RIOTS

The reports of great demonstra-
lions, accompanied by rioting, in
Munich, must not be regarded as
entirely in protest against the eco
nomic conditions that the war has
imposed. Munich is the capital of a
kingdom that has been for many
years least infatuated with Prus-
sian domination in Germany. Ba-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
REAL BUSINESS IN MEXICO

The account given by one OF the
American troopers there engaged, Of
the skirmish at Carrizal, contains
some observations which suggest the
seriousness of the work in hand. The
Americans had thought that the
Mexicans would scatter and run at
the first fire from the former. But
the Mexicans did nothing Of the
sort. They fought like veterans,
which probably they were, for good
many thousand veterans have been
trained in the Mexican troubles Of
the last few years. They deployed
a force on one wing to outhank the
little American detachment. and the
effort was successful. They had a
machine gun, and the testimony is
that they knew right well how to
use it.
OF the.superiority Of American to
Mexican soldiers nobody will enter
tain any doubts; indeed, Of their
very great superiority. But never
theless there is no reason to expect
that a campaign ih. Mexico today
will be such an easy matter as the
school histories have taught Ameri-
cans to believe the war of seventy
years ago was. There is real cam
paign ahead in Mexico; one that will
be carried out effectively and sue
cessfully, just about in proportion as
the American forces are equipped
and trained for it. Every effort
made now, for proper handling Of
the business will be repaid an hun
bred fold in the results on the field.
Another thing should argue pow
erfully for the most efficient meas
ures to demonstrate the superiority
Of American arms. The war, if war
there is to be, will! be short in pro-
portion as American successes are Of
the smashing, unqualified, prompt,
and decisive sort calculated to make
the Mexicans realize the hopeless
ness Of their cause. Two genera
tions Of Mexicans have passed since
the war of 1916, and there is no very
keen recollection, among the Next
can masses of today, Of that con-
flict. In the interim, especially in
the last decade, there has been Guilt
waited a sentiment of contempt for
Americans which must be eradicated
quickly and effectively.
Still further, there is the possibil-
ity that American prestige abroad
might be fatally injured if the
threatened campaign in Mexico
should prove an American Boer war.
It is quite possible that the pres
ent titan strife in Europe would
never have started If the British en-
pire had given a good account Of it.
self in South Africa. Instead, the
empire behaved badly, spread over
years a war that ought to have been
finished in months, that inspired q
feeling of utter derision for British
military methods and power.
There is today an equally good
chance that a fiuke in Mexico may
cause this country to be engaged in
a war before many years; perhaps
before many months. 1t is vitality
necessary therefore that this country
put it's best foot forward and SET
it down firmly, to stay where it is
set down. To hesitate, yacillate, win
doubtful advantages and Pyrrhic
victories, will be to sacrifice the re-
pute of this nation at time when
its repute must be sustained at every
cost
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Women and Boys Arm
In State of Sonora

DOUGLAS Ariz.. June 26.-With fam
Inc threatened throughout Sonora. q
wave of enthusiasm for war with the
United States has swept the State, ac-
cording to Carl Graeber last refugee to
leave Nacozsrl.
when / left" said Graeber tonight.
"the whole state was up In arms Even
the smallest boys were shouldering
rifles. Women we're also arming."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Dies From Effects of
Bichloride of Mercury

Margaret Proctor, OF .lctt p street
northwest, who was found IN a serious
condition from the effects OF bichloy''a
of mercury at her home las. TUESDAY,
died at the Emergency Hospital ~ tho
result of the poison yesterday Deputy
Coroner William = Carr vlewcl tho
BODY and gave certificate Of death
by suicide.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Aviator Dies From
Injuries After Fall

Niles, OF Rochester, y. Y. weli-known
aviator. died today OF injuries s,s-
tanned yesterday when his aeroplane
fell 200 feet here while he was looping
the loop
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
War Made It Easier
To Assert Rights.

AS regards the foreign situation gem
orally during the great war. the fact
Of tho existence Of the war made II
far easier and safer for Mr., Wilson
to assert our rights than II he had had
to deal with some single strong power
which was at the time unhampered ny
war.
During the past twenty years eues-
tions have arisen with powers of the
first rank. such as England. Japan. and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Hughes Nomination
Meets Conditions,

Mr. Hughes meets the conditions set
forth in the statement Of the Pro-
Eressive national committee, ISSUED
last Jsnuary. and In nay own state
ments. Under existing conditions, the
aominatiOn Of q third ticket would, In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Must Face Situation
Good Humoredly.

That we ourselves continue to be-
lieve that the course We advocated
was In the highest interest OF tho
American people is aside from the ques-
lion. 1t Is unpatriotic to refuse to do
the best possible merely because the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26
Roosevelt Pledges Support
For Hughes and Urges All
ProgreSSipes to Follow Him

Best Working
Whose Career Colonel Says nsures Efficient and Honorable"
Observation-Disclosures Wilson
h and Reelection "Would Be Detriment to Country"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-26

Germany. ench OF which has pecessL
lated far greater courage, resolution ant
Judgment on the part OF the President
dealing with II than President Wilson
need have shown In order to put Q
complete stop TO the continually re.
pcated mprder. OF American men WON.
en-, and children on the high seas BY
German subrlarincs--the LIsitania be.
Ing merely the worst OF many suct
cases.
The same fcebIeness that wa,
shown by. President Wilson in da:.s
Ing with Germany abroad was aiss
shown by him in dealing with Il,
organized German outraxes within
our own land. and. finally IL deal
Ing with the organized German.
American vote. The continued exist
cnce OF the German a merican rnea.
ace Mt home In directly due tn Ne
Wilson's course Of action duslsG the
pnst two years.
Declares Progressives
Helped Name Hughes.
Certain OF my friends who feel that
the progressives should run A. thirc
ticket base their feeling on objection
to the cha cter or actions OF the Re
publican National Convention.
AS regards this point. II is sufficient
to say that the members OF the
Republican National convention were
unquestionabiy induced to nominate Mr..
Hughes primarily because OF the belief
that his integrity and force OF char.
acter. and his long record OF admirable
public service, would make him pc
culiarly acceptable. not only to the
rank and file of the Republican party.
but to the people generally.
do not believe that Mr.. hughes
would have been nominated II 1t had
not been for the fight on behalf Of
public decency and efficiency which the
Progressive party has waged during
the past four wears
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