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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
STARVING BABIES
DR.. Won Mach on the Effect of the British
Blockade.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In an editorial in your paper O. May
10, discussing the food situation in Germany,
you refer to me in the following words DIR
Won Mach and others who have been telling
piteous stories of the starving people should
take the hint and bear in mind likewise what
Mr. Mcclure has just pointed out, that the
death rate among non-combatants never was
as low as IL is now"
have never told "piteous stories Of the
starving people in Germany. On the con-
trary, have maintained that there is, and
always will be, enough food for the adult
population of Germany. The people have
been forced to readjust their diet and to do
withou: a great many things which spoiled
palate Graves.
The only effect Of the action Of Tic British
authorities under the Order in Council Of
March II, 1915, forbidding neutrals to trade
with Germany, without being able to main
tain a legal blockade has been o create con-
ditions under which no one IS actually suf-
fering for food except the little babies who
are dependent on milk. Thanks to the mar
vellous power for organization arc heroic
willingness Of every German TO subordinate
his personal comforts to the welfare OF the
whole people not nearly so many babies have
died Of lack of milk in Germany az would
have died under similar conditions in any
other country.
Our Investigations, nevertheless lave COM
pelled US to conclude that the milk shortage
in Germany at the present time is great
that the health and in many instances the
lives OF the babies are in danger.
Your reference TO Mr.. McClures assertion
Of a lower death rate among the infants
abroad is no longer correct, in view of his
confession that the latest figures at his dis
posal were those of December, 1915 and that
in December the infant mortality rate in
Berlin suddenly jumped from the low figures
in October and November about 10 in 1907
to the enormous figure Of 1914 in 100. 1t is
futile 10 judge the condition of babies in the
spring Of 1916 by the favorable showing in
the fall of 1915.
The Citizens Committee. composed Of
women, physicians and ministers ard priests
OF various denominations, believes that it is
acting not only for the German and Austro-
Hungarian and Polish babies whom it is
trying to save, but also in the interests OF
the American people, who surely do not wish
to have 1t said, when the war is over that
thousands and perhaps millions of babies had
died whom American milk could have kept
alive. Our government itself acknowledges
our right TO send an American ship loaded
with American milk 70 a German port
EDMUND Won MACH,
Executive Chairman, Citizens Committee for
Food Shipments.
New York, May p, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
Preparedness in Uniforms.

Representative Hays bill providing for
the creation Of a Council Of Executive In
formation for the Coordination of Indus
tries and Resources for the National Sc
curity and Welfare takes specific cog
nizance of the Importance of railroads, mu-
nitions and the like in any scheme of pre-
paredness. 1t might we'll include spe-
officially a provision for the appointment,
as one member Of the Advisory Committee,
of a man thoroughly informed regarding
the clothing trade and capable of moblllz-
ing that industry in any crisis.
Just as the United States will need guns
ammunition, railroads, 1T will need cloth
ing for its suddenly augmented army, II a
crisis comes. Uniforms and overcoats will
have to be produced by the thousands. The
experience Of Europe has proved that this
is no easy task. The clothing trade in or
binary circumstances is like no other. 1t
is a seasonal business, rushed at one mo-
ment. almost idle the next, desperately
working overtime in the rush seasons be-
cause no manufacturer wants to load his
plant with machines to swamp him with
overhead charges in the dull period. 1t is
a business of whims end idiosyncrasles. If
this country is to avoid scandal in con-
tracts. in material, in prices, and to escape
desperate shortcoming as to supply II
ever the need comes, it will have to have
as its adviser clothing expert who knows
the manufacturers and the workers, who
can gauge their output correctly and put
his finger on the available sources of sup
ply of materials; who can tell what uni
form ought to cost, and when he sees 1t
knows whether it is worth what the gov
eminent is asked TO pay.
This phase of the preparedness problem
is particularly of interest to New York
City. where the bulk of the clothing trade
is concentrated. This city knows the
troubles in that business in ordinary times.
The necessity, therefore, of making espe-
cial arrangements to meet difficulties I'M
der extraordinary circumstances cannot
be overemphasized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03

explained. II is manifest that the British
feet was not taken by surprise. II was out
in force at the uttermost end of the North
Sea and must have been prepared to meet
an equally powerful force. According to
the German account, the British force was
considerably superior" On this point
the British report is silent; it says merely
that the enemy avoided long engagement
with the main force and retired hastily to
his base. In that case his tactics were evil
IDENTIFY sound, for the result was clean VIC
tory. and victory of no insignificant mag
nitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
d.. Won Mach's Nonsense.

Dr. Won Mach refuses to be comforted by
Mr.. McClure's discoveries in Germany.
Moreover, they do not concern him, for, as
he takes pains to point out in a letter
printed in another column, he never told
'piteous stories of the starving people. '"
1t seems, on the contrary, that he is in
clined to agree with the common observa-
ton of foreigners that his countrymen are
somewhat gross and gluttonous in their
habits, and that the modification Of their
spoiled palstes will do them no harm. But
babies are not people, and it was the babies
he had in mind. He still sticks to his
opinion on that point as to an article of
faith, and already in his minds eye he
sees thousands, and perhaps millions"
that might be saved from starvation by
American milk.
But, even if the infant mortality rate
was not bad at the time Mr.. Mcclure
speaks Of, it is terrible now, and 'it is flu
tile" argues DR.. Won Mach, "to judge the
condition of babies in the spring of 1916
by the favorable showing in the fall Of
1915" He seems TO forget that in the
spring of 1916 the Mayor Of Berlin spoke
with great confidence of the vastly i'm
proved conditions, declaring in a public
statement that 'the difficulties regarding
the milk supply in winter have been wiped
out"
For one who talks with so much assur-
ance DR.. Won Mach is wonderfully Him
formed. He is not very liberal with fig
ures. but by way of demonstrating the
horror and villany Of the blockaders he re-
marks that last December the rate of in
FAINT mortality rose ito the enormous fig
ure of 161s in 100" 1t is indeed an
enormous figure, yet judged by the stand
ard Of German civilization it is not
extraordinary. Indeed from 1901 to 1912
the rate Of infant mortality in Germany
averaged not 1872 but very nearly 1872
per 100 births, so DR.. Won Mach forces
US to the conclusion that the shortage Of
milk is actually beneficial.
With characteristic arrogance he has
the face to tell US that, thanks to the eff
cheney and heroism of the Germans, their
babies have suffered less than the babies
of "any other country" would under SINH
lar conditions. He does not explain why
in ordinary times they suffer more, or why
the infant mortality rate in Germany is
enc of the very worst in Europa scan
dial and reproach to country that pro-
fesses to be efficient if not civilized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
Where?

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Where, Oh where, are the positions
for middle aged people that A. c. tells of in
your issue of the oath inst? | have filled
several positions as companion 10 elderly
people. Two of my employers being blind,
attended to their correspondence paid bills,
filled out checks read. etc, but I'm
fortunately, since my last employer died,
about eighteen months ago, although | have
high recommendations, and, though mid
dle-aged, have no gray hairs as yet, still
| have hunted in vain for another position.
This summer | am trying to exc out a liv-
ing by renting cottage at the seashore,
hoping, by making comfortable dwelling
place. I can I'LL it with desirable people. but
won't A. c., in October kindly point out the
way TO procure another position as compan-
ion, which | can I'LL satisfactorily, especially
TO one who is old or whose eyesight Is de-
fectye and who needs careful, intelligent
service, ! want TO be free for a while Of
the tormcnting fear of eventually drifting
into the slmshouse or dying from slow star
walton
Be the place where 1t North. East.
West or South in torrid zone or frigd ]
will gladly take it.
MIDDLEAGED COMPANION.
RockaTsy Park, Long Island, May 26 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
Those Starving Americans"
or Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Under date of May 9, 1916, you pub
lished letter under the caption Starving
Americans" which is an appeal for help for a
starving family living near Belgrade, Mont,
this county.
Gallatin County is amply able to take care
of its poor, and does make provision for same
by levylng one-half mill on an assessed valu-
alton of sl6,724,404, and | can assure you
that no case is neglected as the writer claims
this one is. Even though help was not
available from the county, will guarantee
the neighbors OF that locality would not allow
such conditions 10 exist.
The generosity of the West has not yet
disappeared, and the beef that is alleged TO
have cost So cents pound would be donated
by the quarter, and everything this poor
Starving American" would need for food
could be had FOR the asking.
II there is of record one single case Of
starvation in the whole State Of Montana |
don't know about il, and I have lived here
about twenty-five years
This Starving American" is holding down
a position with Uncle Sam as mail carrier,
and almost any grocerymsn would give him
CT edit for enough TO exist on until payday.
CLARK WRIGHT,
Auditor Gallatin County.
Bozemsn, Mont, May %, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
Pacihsts and the Great War.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Is 1t true that the pacfsts failed 20
foresee the outbreak Of the European war;
that they predicted that it would never come :?
Mr.. Roosevelt now makes this allegation, as
do many other advocates Of preparedness.
What are the facts?
It may be true that one or two pacihst
writer's Jordan and Bloch have been cited
have been so optimistic, but the slightest
examination OF the literature Of pscifsm
written before 1914 discoses the great alarm
and forebodings felt by peace workers gen
orally as TO the outcome OF the European
armament race.
In the opening chapter Of the 1912 edition
Of The Great Illusion" Norman Angel pre-
diets war as the inevitable outcome of the
continuation of the naval race between Ger
many and Great Britain. In fact, the burden
OF the indictment brought against the in
creasing war preparations Of the rival powers
By the peace workers was the menace thus
created against the peace Of Europe.
The close Of the last century left Europe
an armed camp, increasing its armament
every year. The tension grew greater every
year. During the next fourteen years Eu'
rope narrowly escaped general rupture on
five separate occasions. The European powers
divided into two contending groups, each pre-
pairing desperately for the conflict which all
felt inevitable. The year 1918. says the In
ternationsl Year Book for 1914, was a year Of
extraordinary military preparation. Belgium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
The Silence of Justice Hughes.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: There is large number Of your con
slant readers who desire that Justice Hughes,
and not Colonel Roosevelt, may be our next
President.
Without attempting any mind-reading, may
not the attitude OF the justice be this 81
prefer TO remain justice of the Supreme
Court. am not seeking the Presidency, and
will only accept the nomination TO that Of
fee if it clearly appears to me that there is
strong demand that thus serve the coun-
try. Meanwhile | will keep my silence un-
broken?
With such frame of mind and who can
criticise il JUSTLY it not an unwarranted,
a mean assault 10 put in a conspicuous edi-
torial the charge that Justice Hughes is "too
proud 20 speak?
Work for any candidate you may prefer,
Mr.. Editor, but do so in noble way.
JOHN X. JONES
Metuchen, y. j.. June ], 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
The "Federalized" Militia.

From The Springfield Republicon'
Massachusetts, has admirably led the way
in federalizing the militia so far as can be
done BY state law, and would therefore stand
ready 10 support an amendment TO the Fed
cral Constitution. But IT takes very little
investigation at Washington 10 disclose the
fact that there will be opposition TO such an
amendment from some OF the advocates OF
states rights. visitor 10 the national capt
tai was recently assured by a prominent
member OF the House Military Committee
that the process Of federalzng the militia
could safely be left TO work itself out undo"
the Hay bill. with constitutional amend
mcnt as the final step. In order 10 test the
accuracy of this view one Of the best known
Of the Southern Senators was promptly asked
what his attitude would be on a constitu-
tional amendment. His answer lacked Meth
er directncss nor emphasis; What, leave
the state without a means of defence? Never
in Gods world"
The fact that the movement TO amend the
constitution will thus inevitably meet with
opposition - not reason for delaying the
effort, but rather for Fastening 1t. For 4
campaign Of popular education upon the is
sue will bes necessary before success l.
achieved.
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adopted compulsory universal military ser
vice. France increased the term of service
with the colors from two to three years. In
Germany great excitement was caused by the
news that within another year Russia would
complete her system of strategic railroads TO
the German frontier. Then Germany added
$4,000 men to her standing army. And so
every nation there made it its business to be
as ready as possible for the long looked for
and prepared for event, which came promptly.
Most people conceded that such excessive
preparedness and counter preparedness was a
menace. Even Mr.. Roosevelt in his speech Of
acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize expressed
his hope that some means Of limiting the size
CT rival naves could be found.
]. f. ARNETT.
New York, May 81, 1916.
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A Candidate of UndiIuted Americanism.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Are Republican convention leaders
courageous enough TO accept the gage OF
battle tossed them by the professional Ger
man-Amercan publicists -Ridder and his
gang-or will they predicate their perform
ances upon the judcious middle ground OF
placatory caution?
American government OF the people by the
people. for the people has been for some time
past one of the best bits of humor extant.
But in the year of our Lord 1916 our political
bosses would do we'll to emulate Professor
Wilson's ear-to-the ground stunt. We are not
decadent as yet-merely rubbing our eyes
after a more or less refreshing slumber,
which has left US clear-eyed and fresh for
any emergency.
What is a political party? Is it the me-
dunn TO catch and reafirm the voice of the
people? No, it's gilt-upholstered, 60-horse-
powered limousine designed to carry bunch
Of narrow gauge, short-sighted self-seeking
politicians TO that eminence lmned mirage
like upon their Imagination as the goal Of
human bliss. But to eyes unaffected by the
glare of the desert OF vain desire that emf
hence appears the summit of corruption.
Professional German pubicsts here do not
reflect the opinion of the majority OF Ameri-
cans OF German extraction or anteceden.s.
If they want to see who is boss let them
start something. Any candidate backed ty
any association Of hyphenated citizens will
get the incest trimming on record.
Only an American whose Americanism is
undiuted and unquestioned will be elected in
November, and he can be elected on any ticket
which features patriotic appeal
J. B. PHILLIPS, JR.
East Orange, n. j., June /, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
Hats Not OF to the Flag.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: There was letter carriers parade in
Plsinfeld, \. j., or Memorial Day. and many
carriers from New York, in their uniforms,
Joined IN the celebration. While waiting at
the railroad station for their special train
TO carry them back 10 New York. their band
played "The Star-Spangled Banner" Within
the writer's range of vision not as many
as six hats were removed during the render
ing OF our national hymn and there was
absolutely no display OF patriotism whatever.
One bystsnder remarked: What this coun-
try needs is war TO teach our people pa
triotisn,' and It seemed sadly true.
AN AMERICAN.
New York. May 81. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
A German Victory at Sea.

With all due allowance for the discrep-
ancies in the two accounts of the battle off
the coast of Jutland, it is clear that the
Germans are justified in claiming the most
important naval victory of the war. Even
if we accept the British Admiralty's report
as final, there is no denying that the Brit
ish fleet was worsted. 1t is admitted that
no less than three battle-cruisers were
sunk, besides three armored cruisers and
at least five, but possibly eleven, destroyers.
Against all this, the losses on the German
side are supposed to have amounted at
most to a battleship and battle-crulser
sunk and two light cruisers disabled and
possibly destroyed
So much for the British report, which
is manifestly more or less conjectural with
regard to the damage suffered by the
enemy. The report from Berlin is much
more definite. 1t admits the loss of bat
tleship, but the battleship is the Pommern,
an old peterborough of the Deutschland
class, which can by no means be consid-
cred equivalent to any one of the three fine
battle-cruisers in the British list. 1t il.
admitted, moreover, that one cruiser was
sunk and possibly two, besides "a number
of torpedo boats" But nothing is said
about the battle-cruiser claimed by the
enemy, and it is quite possible that on this
point the enemy was deceived.
1t may be recalled that after the Ger
mans were defeated off the Dogger Bank,
in January, 1915, they insisted that Brit
ish le-cruiser-identiied with consid-
cradle certainty" as the Tiger-had been
torpedoed and sunk at range of five
miles. "thus showing the exceptional quail
tiles of the German torpedoes in range and
explosive power" The story was undoubt-
edly false. but the misapprehension was
not unnatural, and the absurdity lay only
in the stupid obstinacy with which the
Germans stuck to it and proceeded to en-
bellish il with a super1uity of questionable
detail For the rest, the original mistake
is quite understandable, and in the present
case the vagueness of the British report
is sufficient to make that claim doubtful.
especially when it is considered that much
of the fighting was at night.
Similarly, it is reasonable to doubt the
German report that the Warspite was
sunk. The Warspite is battleship Of the
Queen Elizabeth class. and, according 10
the British Admiraltys statement, all the
battloships returned safely TO port. Here
again it is quite conceivable that mis-
take was made in the identification of the
ship. On the other hand, the Germans
claim only two battle-cruisers. while the
loss Of three is admitted by the British.
Taking the two reports with the mini
mum claims and admissions on either side,
it is plain that the victory was with the
Germans, even if, as the English story has
il, they avoided a prolonged action; and
the vague assurance that the number Of
destroyers lost by the Germans must have
been large" is but poor consolation for the
heavy losses of the British battle-cruiser
feet.
This event will probably cause more dis
may m England than any Of the disasters
that have befallcn British arms since the
war began. A great deal remains to be
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Testimonials.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: It would seem timely. perhaps, for you
20 quote the expressed opinions OF ex-Scn-
ator Root. Justice Hughes, the late John Hay
and Admiral Mshan regarding the marked
ability Of Colonel Roosevelt 10 deal win in
ternstionsl AFFAIR.". DAVID ST. JOHN
Hsekensack. n. J.. June 1. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-03
What 1T. r." Stands For.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: ! send below a suggestion for slo
gan 10 be used in the Republican campaign:
Take notice. all true Americans IT. r.
stands for; Theodore Roosevelt and This Re
public!"
! hope this may he OF service. II is re-
specially submitted by "a true American"
ELIZABETH LEAYCRAFT KOUES.
New York, June I. 1916.
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