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Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Commercial Education
(From the Washington Post)

Underlying a recent report of the
committee on commercial education
for foreign trade Of the National For
eign Trade Council is a vein of criti-
cism directed at those who are ambi-
tious to represent exporters. The
criticism is chiefly significant in that
it might just as wen be directed more
generally at fundamental national
weaknesses.
Americans who have no intention OF
training themselves for the export
business nevertheless should profit by
the report of this committee OF busi-
ness men, which reveals the real rea-
son why the United States has been
outranked in the markets OF the world.
The report, which is based quite evil
IDENTIFY upon careful study and investi-
cation, should have a constructive and
powerful influence upon the present
movement TO place the foreign trade
OF the United States upon more
substantial and permanent foundation
IL deals exclusively with the need for
commercial education Of young men
who desire TO represent American
houses abroad. but its conclusions arc
OF general significance
II is shown that there is general
agreement as to the difficulty of OBJ
tanning young Americans for export
work. Many houses have employed
foreigners, although they would have
preferred Americans had the latter
been obtainable. Enthusiastic pres
entation of American products seldom
is, or can he, given by persons who
have not been brought up in an Amer.
lean atmosphere. One of the OBJ.
stacles in obtaining the right sort oil
young Americans for this work is that
this country has no class OF young
men who are willing to go abroad anC
live there as the Germans and Eng.
lish do. Americans even before they
start plant for a return within two
or three years. We're the opportuni.
ties large enough and were American
establishments willing to reserve bet.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
nAsrY MARRIAGr ANp rAsY pINORCE.

WYE have read with interest the annual report Of
w the Rev. DR. E. H. Hohecker, superintendent of
the Wilmington district TO the Wilmington Methodist
Episcopal Conference II shows that during the last
year this district has made remarkable strides along
Methodist lines. and that the way has been bazed by
him and his associates for much more constructive
work to be done during the next conference year.
While the major part Of his report deals with matters
Of peculiar interest to Mehodsts, there are certain
portions OF II that relate to subjects OF general in
terest
One has to Go with the malodorous marriage mill in
Elkton. Md; the other with the divorce evil in
own courts Commenting upon the former he said.
Delaware three years ago reformed her marriage
laws, taking her place by the side OF the great States
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the mar
rage mill with its nfamy banished from our fair
city, hope never TO return. Maryland Is making
effort at this time TO amend her law, and we trust
the Legislature will purge that State of the evil
That expression OF opinion meets with general pub
lie approval AS is we'll known. Dr Honeckor has
been steadfastly opposed not only TO continuance
Of the marriage mill in EItou, but also to restora
ton of the equally infamous that existed in VIII
mington prior TO the enactment by the Delaware Legis
ature OF the Gormley Marriage law that wrecked the
local mill and put its clerical operators out OF bus
ness.
Citation by DR.. Honecker of the official fact that
there have been 519 divorce New Castle county
during the last six years also will tend TO attract
public attention to that regrettable phase Of the work
Of local courts. 1t remains to be seen whether
the church will heed his declaration that it should
speak in no uncertain sound against easy marriage
and easy divorce zone OF the disgraces Of our
civilization"
"Our courts are choked with OF the kind, and
the church must take her position a protector OF
public morals and create healthy public sentiment
against this porentous evil" the retiring District SUI
perintendent said.
Whether his pointed utterances hasty marriage
declarations. equally emphatic. particularly with re-
spect TO the past and present marriage mill activities
Of certain Of the clerical CLOTH remains to be
yeen.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
The MuzzIed NdvY
CFrom the New York SUM-

When Secretary Daniels takes the
floor to defend his administration Of
the navy he employs friendly agencies
OF publicity, and his personal state
ment is supplemented by specious and
extravagant eulogy. If Mr. Daniels
had the last word he would appear
as the most jealous and efficient Sec
retary the navy has ever had. and
his critics would appear TO be perse-
cutors OF an Industrious public SER
want who was devoting himself to
the uplift and perfection OF the SER
vice. But the trouble is that Mr. Dam
iels must reckon with high officers OF
the navy, whose word is as good as
his own. if not better. and whose in
formation about their profession is in
comparably greater.
mo one has been muzzled." says
Mr. Daniels. Unfortunately it is moi
true II that officer and gentleman, Ad-
miral Bradley A. Fiske. is worthy oil
belief. Only last Friday the Admira
testified before the House Committe,
on Naval Affairs that when he was
asked to speak on preparedness be
fore the Commercial Club OF Chicago
with the understanding that no news.
paper man would be present. he said
that the consent of the Secretary oi
the Navy must be obtained, but that
would be only a formality.
81 notified the Secretary" Admiral
Fiske said "and he told me that he
did not want me to make any speech
es or write any articles for newspa.
pers or magazines. | eXpostulatec
and said I was not criticizing any pol.
icy of the Secretary or the President.
How completely Admiral Fiske was tC
be muzzled Representative Brtter
brought out by this question: "Did h,
tell you that you were not even &c
say that two times two makes fourT
yes" said the Admiral
But there was muzziing OF another
kind. for which not even the stereo
typed and misleading defence of Tex
ecutive order" could be pleaded. al
inhibition that never had any refer
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Editorial Opinion
"ABS0LUTELY FAIR.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The proposed investigation referred
to in the subioined sentences from
President Wilson's letter of March %
to the majority leader of the House
of Representatives has been urged to
guide Congress in amending the acts
regulating the common carriers OF
the country:
THE railways OF the country are be-
coming more and more the key to its
successful industry, and it seems to
me Of capital importance that we
should Icy a new groundwork of ac-
tual facts FOR the necessary future reg
ulation.
Il know that we all want to be alb
solutely fair to the railroads, and il
seems 10 me that the proposed iIves-
tigation is the first step toward the
fulfilment Of that desire"
The desire to be absolutely fair
to the railroads is at present exem.
piified by the efforts to reduce still
further by legislative enactment the
inequitable payments made for trans.
porting the mails. The railroads have
made their plea for higher compensa-
tion TO Congress; a joint commission
has certified the justice of their de-
mand. and yet serious effort is max
ing to cut down the rates now in force
In this we see no sign Of a desire tC
be fair to the railroads, Mr. Wilson t
the contrary Notwithstanding.
The investigation in behalf of which
the President wrote would reveal th'
ignorance on which much regulatory
legislation is based, and disclose tn,
mischief many Of the enactments hav'
caused. 1t should be made, and unit
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
THAT INTERNATIONAL WAR ROOF.

a WING to the fearless offensive of the Germans and
W the brilliant defensive Of the French the territory
about Verdun has become a verabe field OF slaughter
Tor the Teutons.
Now that the British have sent large bodies OF fresh
troops into the trenches TO the north and released
thousands OF French troops to reinforce their COM
rades in the south the Teutons bid fair TO be even
heavier losers their commanders persist in often
siye that thus far has been starred by disaster.
In addition, the conference in Paris has re-
suited = military, naval hnancia economic and
diplomatic working agreement that spells serious rou-
bic if not overwhelming disaster, for the Teutonic
alliance When the Powers represented at that con-
ference mutually agree that they will prosecute the
war 10 victorious end and that to accomplish that
result they will pool all their resources the action
is one that Of necessity must command the worlds
profound attention and respect.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

ence to enlightening the American
people on the subject OF preparedness.
is 1t not true asked Representative
Britten at the hearing on Friday last
that the Secretary refused to make
the General Boards report public il it
contained the recommendation OF the
board for an increase OF 195OO men?"
Yes. that was true" said Admiral
Fiske. and he went on to say:
81 took the report from the board 10
the Secretary. The Secretary told me
TO take it back and have that recon-
mendation about the enlisted men
eliminated or there would be no pub
lication OF the report"
Admiral Fiske stated that the Cen
eral Board. of which Admiral George
Dewey is the head. debated the point,
and. in order to get the report be
fore the public. decided to strike out
/ the recommendation for the increase
OF 19,50O men. Thus not only Admiral
Fiske but the General Board was
gagged" Muzzle is much too bland
a word for this performance OF a
Secretary of the Navy who boasts of
having incorporated the recommends
tions OF the General Board in his
own annual report We have no hes
itation in saying that a Secretary of
the Navy guilty OF such an under
handed, arbitrary and mischievous
use of his authority is a blight on the
sea service and not fit to retain his
post
The truth about the administration
OF Josephus Daniels is that under
cover Of his professions that he is
simplifying the work Of bureaus. in
creasing efficiency and preparing the
navy for war. the trail Of politics is
over all that he proposes and under
takes, and that his fixed aim is to
get as much power as he can into
his own hands in order to become
the Boss of the Navy. The whole
! service from Admiral to enlisted man
sees through his game, with the re-
suit that he is the most distrusted
and unpopular Secretary the navy
has had in our time.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
With The Paragraphers

In parliamentary usage table" is a polite synonym
for waste basket Washington Star
chan can get by with single track mind pro-
vidng it is equipped with plenty OF switchesArizona
Gazette
Abont overv so often a woman says TO her husband:
Suppose YOU should come home and find me deadT'-
Capper's Weekly (Topeka, kans)
The left hind foot OF a graveyard rabbit will bring
luck to any man who is Industrious efficient, econom
cal and thrifty-Topakc (Kans) Capital.
II that New Workers. idea OF flying from his home to
his Office becomes q popular fad in Gotham IL is plain
TO be seen that subway travel will become popular
with those who not afford aeroplanes and have
not the inclination to dodge monkey wrenches.-In-
danapolis Star.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
rmpLr WRECK AND TUE HUMAN ELEMENT.

n N view OF the death and destruction that we're
wrought by tho triple wreck on the New York Cen
trail system. II is emnenty proper that no effort be
spared to fix the responsibility for thar transportation
disaster While It may be contended that heavy fog
prevailed al the time, it's very existence should have
lod 10 operating precautions that would have pre-
vented such tragedy
The New York Central is ono Of the bes-equpped
railroad systems in the United States. II has auto
matte this and automatic that for the prevention Of
accidents and yet Il discovers that no matter how
much automatic apparatus it nstalls, the human ele-
ment in the situation goes at times and nullihes
everything OF mechanical nature that has been done
In fact a railroad no matter how progressive it may
be- cannot get away from the human element or es-
cane the consequences Of its frequent lapses. The
Investigation of the wreck at Amherst doubtless will
reveal that IL was due to the human element in the
situation.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
dEMs ANn EouAL RIGHTs.

u l.
w editor Of The warheit. of the leading jew
ish newspapers in New York city The enterprise he
proposes the questions he propounds and the
sion Of opinion he nvokes cannot fail to interest all
Jews who reside in Wilmington and its vicinity Mr.
Gonikman's letter is follows:
New York, March "a, 1915
Mr.. George Carter
Editor. JOURNAL
Wilmington, Del
Dear Sir The Jews in tho present have suf-
ferod did perhaps other people. Their position
in some of the belligerent lands intolerable under
normal circumstances because the religious persecu
tions and political outlawry, became utterly unbear
able under the strain of a world-war.
II is for the sole purpose of ameorating their con-
dition and securing their position for the future,
through universally endorsed demand for their re-
lgious and political emancipation, that movement is
now afoot in this country for congress OF representa-
tves Of American Jews the above demand to be pre-
sented TO the representatives of the nations sitting in
Peace Council at the end Of the present war Needless
to say that the Jews rely upon the moral support or
this country, the champion Of humanity the con-
science OF the world.
The Warheit in an effort to establish the true state
OF American public opinion with regard TO Jewish
Congress for the above purpose, herewith submits TO
you a representative Of the most powerful express
sion OF that opinion the American Press, the follow
ing questions;
l. What in your opinion will be the attitude Of
this country toward congress the sole aim OF which
is TO secure equal rights for the Jows in all lands?
viii the American people encourage govern
ment to support the demands for such rights, when
they will be represented to the tribunal of the
Ons by the emssaries OF the above Jewish congress?
g. VIII Jewish congress based this principle
of equal representation. and therefore privileged TO
speak in the Of the entire American Jewry,-
will congress- constituted, much in the spirit OF
true Amercanism and so much in keeping with the
sacred ideals Of American democracy be regarded by
the American people as an expression of separatstic
tendencies in American Jewry?
Very truly yours
l. GONIKMAN.
Editor Warhoit.
In reply TO those three questions will say:
First-That the United States gives equal civic,
political and religious rights TO the Jews in this coun-
try. VIC fail to how it could fail to be in sym
pathy with the aim OF a Congress called TO obtain like
equal rights for them in other countries.
Socond-That the American people will encourage
their government exercise it's good Offices with
other governments in behalf Of tho Jews although, Of
course. due regard must be paid by our government
60 those we-esabshed principles Of international
law which prevent nation from meddlng often
syey with the internal affairs OF another nation
Third-That the great Of the American people
Will not regard expression OF separatistic ten
dcncy in American Jewry any proper action that
may be taken by a Jewish Congress such as is pro-
posed looking to the securement OF equal rights for
Jews in other lands where such rights denied
TO them.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
GEMS OF THOUGHT

He is only well made man who has good deter
mnation.-Enerson.
s-.-.-.
Our deeds determine u.s. as much as determine
deeds.-George Eliot
.-.-.-.
II they shall confess their inquity and the niquiy
OF their fathers. then will I remember my covenant
and viii remember the land.-Leviticus XVI 4O-42
Il is not for youth alone that the great Parent OF
creation hatn provided. Happiness is found with the
purnng cat no less than with the playful kitten; in
the armchair OF doing age as well as in either the
sprghtliness of the dance the animation Of the
chase To novelty. TO acuteness OF sensation, to hone
20 ardor OF pursuit succeeds what Is in no inconsid
cradle degree, equivalent for them all-perception
OF Herein is the exact difference between the
young and the old. The young are not happy but
when enjoying pleasure; the old happy when free
from pain.-Wsm Paley.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

ter places at the top Of their organiza-
ton at home for those who have gain
ed experience abroad, the obstacles
gradually would be overcome, but the
real trouble has been the lack of spe-
cifc equipment for handling foreign
trade. This is noted more especially
in the failure OF the schools in the
teaching Of foreign languages and in
the absence OF commercial geography.
AS compared with European coun-
tries, the United States has been more
isolated. and there has not been the
same strong incentive to learn foreign
languages as a necessary tool of
trade.
One of the captains of industry ques-
toned by the committee of the National
Foreign Trade Council said that the
present education in modern languages
in American high schools is rather worse
than none at all Tine committee it.
self says that while real proficiency IN
the use Of a foreign language calls fol
the further study and practice which
residence abroad can supply better thar
any high school or college classes, it i.
nevertheless important that better
foundation be laid in the school study
There must he a more thorough teach
ing Of at least one foreign language
and more emphasis should he laid upor
/ learning to speak and then to writI
rather than merely TO read as a gram
! matical exercise. Equally important L
a more comprehensive knowledge o
commercial geography, including til,
study Of people, products, customs an'
/ means OF communication.
The specific criticism made by thl
! National Foreign Trade Council is clear
and the remedy suggested, namely, th
establishment Of better educational fa
cilities for those who wish to enter tn
/ foreign field, is practicable. The NOR
general criticism, however, is implied
rather than expressed in the report, AM
it is sin ply that the whole countr,
must be better prepared and brought t.
the realization. that education, orde
and coordination are necessary to
commercial success.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

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WEW smined and certified to
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Evening journal., 1916-03-31

Ths Association ef
American Advcrtis
ers ia composed Of
nli the great ndver.
tisers Of this coun.
try. The AssociA.
ton endorses only
such papers ns sub.
mit 20 its eKaninA-
tion at any moment,
and positive proof
must be submitted
The accompanying
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hes been isauoS 70
this paper.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

BY all odds the worst thing about this back-track-
inc that the Wilson administration is doing relative
TO the tar on sugar and certain other things is that
IL cannot undo the harm that such primary legisla-
on did to the sugar planters and others directly and
Indirectly affected
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

it is finished there should be no more
assaults on the railroads. But we
must look to something more substan-
tial than the Congressional longing
for justice to support the hope that
the inquiry will be undertaken.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
MnRr-or THE SANE SORT.

HrORE merchant ships sunk without warning.
Nl More Americans killed and wounded.
More talk of war.
More Wilson administration notes.
More evasion.
More delay.
More strength TO the Continental thought that 1t is
not punishable crime to kill American man.
woman or child on land or on the high seas
More public dissatisfaction.
More campaign capital.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
ather
'Joh"I|,.s'3. oth.I|,'3.

contains the exact kind OF
f1OtIriSh11ent needed by
those tUhO haze throat
troubles and are weak
and run dOIUn, and this
tissue building food is
easily taken up by the
system. That is lUhy it is
best for colds and as a
tonic in the Spring.
No weakening stimulants or dangerous
drugs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-20
ULTIMATE WORLD
| PEACE PREDICTED

Stanford University. CAL. Jan. 20.
when the war is over, civilisa-
tion. mutilated, emasculated, will
start so years ahead OF where It was
at the end OF our civil war, or the
Franco -Prussian war"
This was the prediction today OF
David Starr Jordan. chancellor OF
Stanford university, and one OF
Americas foremost peace advocates,
DR.. Jordan declared his belief In ul-
innate world peace remains un-
shaken.
There Ia nothing In this war to
change ones opinion OF war or OF the
possibility and necessity OF interna-
tional pence. The anarchy OF arma-
ment' is sure to make war a POSSIBLE
|ity, but this anarchy Of armament
Is only q temporary thing. a
Civilization Is playing a great
game against murderers, robbers
dueiists and sticklers on honor. In
this gamc II muat win every game
lor lose the whole series" e
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-20
ANNOUNCE POLICY
IN BLOCKADE soon
(By United Press Leased wire)

(by Unlteu freSS Leaseu WHoj
London, Jan, 20.--Answering q
query in parliament today, Sir Ed
ward Grey, foreign secretary. an
nounced that the government position
toward American trade statistics and
the proposed actual ally blockade OF
Germany probably will be announced
next week. He did not indicate, how
ever. how far the government is pre-
pared to so to prevent shipments
from reaching Germany.
Concerning recent newspaper
charges that the present blockade is
"farce.' Grey said that they had
unfairly misrepresented the facts
The promptness with which the
government discredited the article OF
an English correspondent at Wash
lington who claimed increased Amer
Iican exports to neutral countries were
intended indirectly to reach Germany,
was regarded as an indication that
England plans no drastic step,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-20
DEVASTATION IN WAKE OF STORM AND
FLOOD IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

week, San Diego was recovering to-
day from one OF the most damaging
storms In recent years.
Four people are known to have
lost their lives in the Tia Juana river
bottoms and hundreds ara homeless
and destitute. Others may have per-
ished. The Tia Juana race track Is
under water and may be badly dam
aged.
Damage Of over a million dollars
has been done to bridges, roads,
homes and crops.
A milk and vegetable famine Is
feared All gardens and most OF the
dairies are still under water Until
train service is resumed on the Santa
Te. probably late this week. nc
produce or milk will-be received from
outside sources.
Dams are filled and overhowing. A'
Morena dam, where Charles Hatfield
the "rainmaker," is under contract
with the city to fill the dam for slO,'
900, over 1e inches OF rain has fallen
The snow Ia deep In the hills.
Except for wireless messages from
the United Press once IN Los An
geles, the city has been without new
Of the outside world for as hours,