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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-19
Regarding SrIf-gov~rpp.nt.

There Is little doubt that TIC e.,
bulk OF opinion f,vos fI'uimctt ,''.
promise implied in the first adopt OF :
the policy. The real uuc>tiol 49, "llpp
How Is self-governmcut tJur.tr
learned out Of school BOOKS" iluy o.,
the Americans acquire wntf tho .s
OF IL? And how did II Erglt % ar.,.,
get their education Ia it, Year .-,
heard IA wise man In IN. city uf sl,,i
deliver a true speech :" ~" hr-- g.,
delegation at the second IHl-.Aa" 60
conference.
"You Americans" this Mcsi'ir .ad
speaking to us as II wc wero Of t'.'
world and time. "know rot. a.
kind OF government EXCEPT SELF ra.
ment. You have no h~isturl. ., .,.
ton. M tradition, and -" rr r. 10
anything else. You ahso-b " ar'. &
cally. You grow up with a. i;d.g", 90.
IL, careless 81 y, t~l,oughtlcs. a.or =
Al a rule you have T." .''t " ~
whSnce ~ came.
"S!ncc II IS your ~governusrt ,r' .u
only government you have eyer i'.y
anything about you arc read. Poo .
m TO apply II to any oth,- Foo. r
on earth. and you f--nly believe '
best government for any oths o.
the instant they hay. bee. ii.,r
TO IL.
"But ! tell you self-rove-uMe.' g, 7a
earned ou' Of a book ar IN ~ ever ~ .
lecture You liz not learn Nhg'
know NJ II In such a way 1uI -
speaking people have Hammered rh-
you know OF self. government on, o. -a'
experience and by 4 Thousand :ct-~ .
blood and strife.
"You Americans ran. to tale t''a' %
veloprnent Of centuries Of effo-' srr
apply II In n moment - peor'r- NHo
never In all their experience have 'ti !.
moments preparation for II.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10

Between Japan and Russia there
has existed for some time an under
standing of apparently the most
friendly nature. This was secured
through the Agreement of 1907. the
Convention Of 1910 and subsequent
recognitions. These stipulations aimed
to regulate commercial and political
relationships. to secure the principle
of equal opportunity and to maintain
the integrity of China. In what re-
spect they we're insufficient or required
modification is the question that will
prove important to other nations in
terested in the Orient. especially in
China.
Any agreement affecting the integ-
rity OF China or commercial rights
in the country itself or the Chinese
littoral is a matter Of concern to the
United States. This nation has al
ways favored the open door" policy
in the Orient and has opposed the
violation of Chinese territory. Our
position was clearly defined in the
understanding with Japan in 1908,
and any treaty vitiating the terms OF
that agreement will meet with strong
opposition in this country.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
The Russo-Japanese Treaty
(From the New York Sun }

That Russia and Japan have signed
a treaty having for its purpose a def
mite agreement regarding their re-
spective ambitions in the Orient is
not improbable. Negotiations have
been pending between these two ma
tions for almost year. THE condi-
tions in China, in which the interest
Of both centres, have through Chi
nese revolutions, disagreement and
lack of national funds become criti-
cally uncertain. With Europe inn
mersed in war the present is a most
opportune time for adjustment ac-
cording to their own wishes.
The present war brought these foes
of only a few years ago into a mood
for a better understanding than they
had ever before reached Japan has
been supplying the Cars army and
navy with munitions of war. She
saw without apparently a word of
remonstrance' or disapproval Russia
extend her railways upon Chinese ter
ritory, and the diplomats of both ma
tons have been playing at a united
game of watchful waiting regarding
that great unwieldy republic.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
The Worlds Drama and It's Catastrophe
(From the Washington Post)

The tremendous drama that is un-
folding hour by hour in France is
nothing less than the remolding OF
the destiny of Europe before the
very eyes of contemporary observers
The scenes and actors absorb the at
tention of the world The greatest
intellects of the time are engaged in
an effort TO shape passing events. 10
forecast the immediate future. and 10
understand the full meaning of the
struggle. They cannot compass the
task. Rulers and ruled. philosophers
and soldiers alike are overwhelmed
by the immensity of the drama in
which they are both spectators and
actors.
The British and French forces are
now fairly locked in a death struggle
with the German forces, which are
on the defensive. Partly forced back
and partly yielding-at first for
tactical reasons-the Germans are
stiffening to withstand the heaviest
blows that the enemy can administer.
Their resistance is more and more
stubborn as the Anglo-French forces
approach KEY positions. The allies.
AOi Nhttlib AnlS HlAtu uD NIOuHNdiHH OF
ammunition and massed reserves for
a long and bloody offensive. having
for its object the expulsion of the
Germans from northern France and
ultimately from Belgium.
Cooperating with the allies, the
Russian armies in Galicia and Buko-
wilma are straining every nerve to
break down Austria, separate its
forces from the Germans, and pave
the way for a thrust against Ger
many which. If successful. will roll
her out of Poland In ammunition
Russia appears to be as powerful as
when the drive began while in men
her resources are practically without
limit. Germany retains Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg as guardian of
the eastern fnont well knowing that
the Russian waves must be kept back
at all cost The Russian forces have
done great execution in Galicia, and
the investment of Lemberg appears to
be imminent. Unless Austria can re-
cover herself or receive aid from Ger
many. the loss of Lemberg will be
f0ilowed by the fall of Przemysl Jaro-
slau and Tarnow. and Cracow will
again be facing the cossacks, reap
pearing just as though Won Macken-
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
LET THERE BE No FALTrRINc.

II ELAWARE Republicans may differ as to men and
- measures. That is only natural They are in
hearty accord, however in relation TO two highly i'm
portant things.
One is that state shall pull its pound" in de-
ieating the national Democracy and putting an end
to the Wilson administration.
The other Is tnat it must elect the Republican state
and county tickets and give no comfort TO the Demo
cratic machine and such so-caled Republican mar
plots as seek that machine to power in
Delaware
There viii be contests at the Republican primaries
There usually contests and in them the prnc
pie of majority rule usually recognized fully When
those important primaries have been held and the
several tickets have been put the field they will be
entitled to. and they will receive the support Of all
men who deserve to be called Republicans
candidate who enters a Republican primary con
test and who precedent thereto is not will
ing to abide by the result contest has no right
to enter it,
Republican voter who participates in a Republi-
can primary and who is not willing to bow to the
win Of the majority Of his party and to support the
successful nominee, is not good Republican.
Respect for majority rule and loyalty TO tickets
representing majority rule have made Of the Repub-
lican party the potential political factor it is in
American life today That is something that should
not be forgotten by any Delawarean who Processes
10 be a Republican and who realizes how highly i'm
portant IL is for the people Of this State and nation
that Republican principles shall triumph in the cleo
tion 10 be held this year.
II is no time for giving aid or comfort to Democrats
or TO Republican marplots who make profession
serve as Democratic hepmeets The situation is one
that calls for the Of the highest party loyalty
by every man who believes in Republican principles
Good Republicans should be nominated and after
they have been nominated. they should be elected
There should be no faltering anywhere along the line
Evening journal., 1916-07-10

sen had never hurled them back from
Tarnow.
Apparently for moral reasons Ser.
many persists in the assault upon Yer.
dun, with such violence that il seems
impossible for the French to hold the
fort. But Nerdun IS no longer the kew
to the situation. II could be handed
over to the Germans without serious
consequences; certainly Paris would not
be endangered by the loss of Verdun so
long as Gen. Foch and Gen. Haig are
making such strides to the northeast.
Niscount Bryce, in his speech at the
pilgrims luncheon in London Wednes-
day, gave a good insight into the pur.
pose and hope of Great Britain as to the
outcome of the war. He based the hone
of victory for the allies upon their
greater strength upon land and their
'nshakable control Of the seas" As to
peace, he did not want 10 see il come
without victory, because il would be
nothing more than a truce. He assert
ed that three successful wars had en-
couraged militarism in Germany and
that nothing but defeat would cause
that nation TO live peaceahly with its
neighbors. Then assuming that victory
would come. Viscount Bryce suggested
that peace would be made upon the
basis of security for Great Britain and
her overseas dominions. together with
the deliverance of Belgium and northern
France and such changes in the east as
will make 1t impossible for the Turkish
allies OF Germany ever again TO massa-
ere their Christian subjects or become
the vassals and tools of Germany in her
projected eastward advance"
This means the taking over of Con-
stantinople by the allies and the thrust
ing of the Turks far into Asia. Minor.
From the very beginning of the war it
has been evident that Great Britain and
Russia have counted Constantinople as
one of the greatest prizes to be won.
Niscount Bryce thus confirms the gen.
eral opinion that the war will not end
by the mere suspension of hostilities
and the restoration of the map as it
existed before the war The great drama
has gone too far for that. Since neither
side can obtain peace on its own terms.
and is determined to accept no other,
the war must be fought to the bitter
end. A catastrophe of nations must end
the play.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
THE REALITIES OF SOCIALISM.

1 N the House OF Representatives recently. Meyer
London Of New York, the only Socialist member
was discussing bin to regulate the government OF
Porto Rico. lie said that the terms OF the measure
such that Porto Rcans would be justified in
assassinatlng the officers whom this country might
send down there to rule them. There was much COM
motion at this declaration. the words we're taken
down" preparatory TO a vote Of censure and London
withdrew them in order to escape this punishment.
Shortly thereafter the Socialist nominee for the
Presidency was making a speech In New York and he
declared that II this country should find itself in
the Socialist laboring would to it that the
munibon factories were not allowed to work. thus
parayzng the attempts of our forces TO do battle
These utterances the stern realities of Social
ISM They represent the ultimate OF socalistic doc
trine. Whoever embraces Socialism, even phioso-
phically. expect to find himself sooner or later
occupying the same position London and Bemer
II is we'll therefore to avoid the tendency TO evil
Such tendency Is found very markedly in some OF
the legislation which the present administration is
endeavorng to force through Congress The shipping
bill the armor-pant bill, the rural credits bill in
Of its phases, and other proposals eagerly es-
poused by the President and OF his party are
socalistic- perhaps not extremely harmful in their
socialism-but socalistc nevertheless. and oonsti-
tutng the first steps toward the ultimate beliefs which
according TO London and Beimer, inculcate murder
and treason as reputable weapons
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
COsT OF Rood IN ErROPE.

From the Manchester Guardian.
The Board OF Trade has appointed
a committee to examine the causes re-
sponsible for the rise in the price Of
commodities and to see If and how
things can he bettered. The step Is
welcome. for some part Of the increase
of SO per cent in the cost of foodstuffs
in the course OF the war is undoubt-
edly due to conditions that can be
controlled. But before the committee
takes up its work II is well that we
should realize how much we have to
be thankful for in comparison with
our enemies. despite the superiority
Of their organization. The latest fig
ures for the price Of foodstuffs in the
United Kingdom. in Berlin and in
Vienna show that while we have a
rise Of SO per cent all round to face
as compared with July. 1914. in Ber-
lin II Is 120 per cent and in Vienna
121. Even our biggest increase-159
per cent on sugar-ls a trife com
pared with the 22s per cent. rise in
beef IN Berlin and the PCS in Vienna
Our figures for meat, stiff though they
are, are not a quarter Of those the
Central Powers have to face. and in
some staples the German Austrian fg-
ures quoted are quite prohibitive
Much. however. can be done bv a
strong committee TO increase our ad
vantage. The vital question Of
freights remains almost untouched
High freights are without doubt re-
sponsihle for part Of the increased
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
With The Paragraphers

Keep the golden mean between too much and too
little.-Syrus.
:--.--s--:
Hold one another's nose to the grindstone hard
Thomas Middleton.
:-:-;-;
Such It hath been, and shall be. that many st
must labor for the one; IL is natures doom.-Byron
.-.-.-s
The want Of necessares is always followed and ac-
companied by the envous longing for superhuities-
Soon.
.-.-.-.
II rs better 10 believe that a does possess good
qualities than TO assert that he does not-Chinese
Maxim.
.-.-.-.
Every lie large small. is the brink OF a precpice
the depth Of which nothing but Omniscience can
fathom.-C. Reade.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
GEMS OF THOUGHT

President Wilson's Endorsement Of Vice President
Marshall TO succeed himself will be regarded by Col
Bryan as another slap at the one-term principle
Washington Star
The Pilgrim Fathers trusted in God with guns on
their shoulders according to a preparedness orator
But then the Pilgrims did have Congress TO trust
in--Proydence Journal
Kentuckan 80 years old the other day bought
ms ms hrst postage stamp and mailed his first letter
another sign that the South is forging ahead-Daven-
port Qa) Democrat
m Germans Have Grip on verdunp saws a headline
sS lnS should insure the of the French-it's
ern r,he u ene OF the year to have the grip-South-
;s not ~ ssh ,. Judge that decided that pretty girl
20 N ~ an attractive nuisance" never had one cali him
IN YSrnioIP zone during business hours-Rochester
soo" lan NAN VINO mas the most trouble in life is the
ieio" VINO says unkind things about his acor.,-,
ances when he could Just as we leor Nj, | gualh.-
Mystic Worker (Mount Norris MI D-'D'H snu''
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
Peace With Mexico in Siqht
From the Washington Post.)

The reply by Gen. Carranza TO Mr.
Lansing's note is unoffcially reported
TO be moderate in tone. and designed
to promote a settlement Of all differ
ences by mediation or direct negotia-
tions. No untenable demand is made
for the withdrawal Of the American
forces, although IL is reasserted that
their presence in Mexico is provoca-
tive Of a dangerous misunderstand-
ing
n the note should prove 10 be what
unofficial reports indicate. the danger
Of immediate war will disappear. and
the two governments will be free 10
discuss means for removing all causes
Of friction.
All that was needed to maintain
peace was a sensible attitude on the
part Of Carranza. He was never left
in doubt as to the intention Of the
United States to respect the territor-
ial integrity and sovereignty Of Mex
leo. His obstinate and willful assump-
tion that Gen. Pershing's forces we're
bent upon invasion and conquest was
the most ominous feature Of the re-
cent situation and II he has now con-
cluded that he was wrong in this as
sumption, there will be no further
danger.
Carranza is expected to give some
definite assurance that the Mexican
side of the border will he more effi-
GENTLY patrolled. and he cannot avoid
giving this assurance if he is acting
in good faith. Upon receipt of this
assurance there is no reason why
Gen. Pershing's forces should not
withdraw from Mexican soil. Small
bands Of maraudors may attempt new
raids. but unquestionably banditry on
a big scale has been disrupted. Car
rama is able now TO scatter the small
bands from Matamoros to Nogales. If
he cares to do so. The good relations
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
OrR FORTHCOMING STATE FAIR

VNE are in receipt of copy Of the premium list of
W the Delaware State Fair for 1916 That great
social, educational and fun-suppying function will be
held in Wawaset Park. this city, from September to
s. inclusive The grounds will be open day and night
scanning Of the list shows that will be one OF
the largest and best fairs held in our city and
State. II should attract thousands Of visitors not
only from our own city but also from rural Delaware
and other states.
II is planned to have every deparement we'll filled
with exhibits. The racing and horse show events also
will be fine In short it will be an exhibition that
anyone should experience pleasure in supporting We
bespeak for 1t unprecedented success.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
TLn AaanclnIlnn II

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Evening journal., 1916-07-10

OF the two countries will depend upon
his good faith in stopping raids into
American territory If Francisco Villa
is still alive IL is Carranzas first duty
to capture him, or at least prevent
him from gathering together a new
band of cutthroats.
The restoration of good feeling be-
tween the United States and Mexico is
ardently desired by the real friends
OF Mexico. There are Americans
along the border and elsewhere who
want war, but they are a small mis-
nority. They have done their best to
foment war, and apparently they have
failed through Carranza's eleventh
hour appreciation OF the real situa-
ton. Carranza strongly hinted that
some OF the raids were engineered
from the United States for the very
purpose of stirring up war. This
opinion is emphatically expressed by
Or. David Starr Jordan. in a letter to
the New York World, Of yesterday. in
which he says:
II is a matter OF common knowl-
edge. whether IL can be proved
or not. along the border. that the
raid on Columbus was known in
advance in Bl Paso; that it was
abetted. If not arranged, on the
American side, and that its pur-
pose was to force Intervention II
is fair guess that border raids
will cease when the vultures
leave El Paso.
Here is very definite charge wor-
thy Of the attention of the Department
of Justice. It should be thoroughly
investigated. If anybody calling him
self an American, was concerned in
the murder of the people of Columbus.
he deserves the fate that was meted
out to the Mexicans who we're convict
ed Of participation in that massacre.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10

Disagreements ard petty ieaousies among the mem.
oers of the Federal Trade Commission are said TO have
been the reason for deposing Hon. Joseph Davies as
chairman Of that body and electng in his stead Ed
ward Hurley. formerly vice-charman In order TO
sweeten the dose handed TO Davies it was ruled by
the commission that the Office Of chairman should
hereafter be held in rotation by the members the
term being for year. II is hardly TO be expected
that George Rublee will ever WELD the gavel over
his colleagues. George is the senatorial persona
grata He continues 10 hold the honor Of the Office
without salary But perhaps he is not underpaid for
his services.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10

The British Government plans buy the entire wool
clip Of Great Britain for 1916 This will undoubtedly
cause another rise in the price Of wool in this coun
try, but not account OF Democratic policies.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10

prices. We have from time to time
published an analysis of the returns
of shipping companies. which show
that even when all war charges are
allowed for greater profits are being
made than are justifiable at this time
II is to this question primarily that
the new committee should give its at
tentiOn.
Evening journal., 1916-07-10
Editorial Opinion
COMMON SENSE.

From the New York Sun.
What is this talk about "domina
ton" of the Hughes campaign com
mittee by this, that or the other sci
OF political thinkers and doors?
There is only one political idea en-
titled to dominate" Mr.. Wilcox S
committee. and it is practical, not al
all historical
That dominating idea is to elect
Mr.. Hughes by united purpose and
united effort. Let nothing else domi-
nate or try to dominate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-18
rHE pAY or- -THE cIoARETTE
fseattle TlmesJ

The way of the reforrer, who desires to eliminate the cigarette from the menu of the masculine half of humanity is certain to be increasingly hard in the fu ture It's going to be especially difficult impress the world with the idea that the paperroled smoke is eilerminate
 The men now in Europe's trenches are living eS- ample of the injustice of such sweeping condemnation Nnety.f.ve per cont of the British volunteers at the front i is said are consuming the little time-ldllers and large proportion of those who did not volunteer arc also included in ranks of devotees of this form ot My Lady Nicotine"
 Every letter coming from the fighting zone carries demand for more and stil more cigarettes It has been found that they are invaluable comforts in tho long periods of "watchuI waiting when the soldier is gambling with his life in ways with out precedent in ether wars They make the hours of vigil shorter abate the bitter cold of winter and s0othe the system that deprived of regular and accustomed rest and noursh nent
 Men who never induged previously have yielded 10 the seductons of tho little comforter and those who were moderate consumers in years of peace are camor Ing continuously for increased amounts of the same All in an. 1t win be almost impossible In the future to convince the fighting half of humanity that the cigar cite is menace In the truthful painter of this war will portray Mars in the act Of rolling pill
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-18
WORLD FEDERATION

The propaganda now under way for the establish ment Of world court for tho settlement Of international disputes s said to be meeting with splendid support Eminent men are at It's head and its plans are devoid of political hysteria must be plain fact that until we have some system of international police and world court nations will insist upon going armed prepared to protect themselves In everyday life in most countries. people have discarded revovers because society has Instituted system of police and courts which shelter them rom aggression and protect their rights far bet ter than the revolver could possibly do. we had a federation of the world with International courts and n- tornaona police strong enough enforce international laws nations could disarm Such federation Of the world and parliament of men are not merely dream of the poet Attention may be directed to the fact that
 great number of thoughtful men and women are active y working out this idea This the great construc-
 tive proposal that gives promise to rid humanity of the curse of war and the burden Of armaments The req son why one commonwealth of the United States does not go armed to protect itself against another s partly at least because interstate disputes are referred to the United States Supeme Court Just nations ought o have supreme court Of the world settle interna uonai disputes
 The world today is rull of people agreed to help in making this the last great war They should encourage the movement by joining one of the peace societies and help spread the propaganda Whether we are pro-Ger man or proAlly whether we arc for preparedness or against it we can all join hands in this movement for
 world federation which shall substitute law and equity among the nations in place of blood and Iron.