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tackins columns, and that defeat. therefore,
means annhilation. Evacuation of this false
military position, of course, means that the
Italian army will be thrown back upon the
Apennines. and could be held there by rela-
lively small force, while the main army
marched on toward France. In this case
trench line would have to be made across
Italy. and would impose new but not insuper-
able difficulties for the Germans.
If now we study the recent movement in the
Balkans in relation to the Italian approaches
and the possible campaign through Italy upon
the rear OF the present French and British
armies, we shall sec that the Germans have
been very busy with precisely the prepara-
tons indispensable for such a campaign OBJ
viousy the crushing OF Serbia was Of Itself
foolish; obviously. an invasion Of the Near
East for its offensive purposes was folly 1t
should therefore, have been obvious that
these were not the objects Of the German
campaign. So long as Serbia afforded foot
held tor military nsurrection in the German
rear, so long as Montenegro and Albania al
sorded foothold for Italian or British troops,
and indeed so long as Bulgaria and Rumania
seemed to waver and the Dardanelles was ap-
parently in danger OF being forced, no CAM
pagn on Paris through Italy could be safely
undertaken
Communications from Vienna 70 Trieste
must be absolutely safe ard unimpaired. No
effort TO hold this part of the rear could be
spared, once the campaign was launched
Therefore, the annihilaton OF Serbia, the oc-
cupation OF Montenegro and Albania, the cx-
pusion of the Allied army from Greece ana
the Dardaneles were necessary to make the
German rear absolutely safe and 70 enable
them to leave il in the hands OF the Bulgars
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nitons to influence events abroad. The AL
lies must apparently continue to fight for time
until 1917. This fact is premise of the Ger
man campaign 1t will be great effort, if
possible a decisive effort, to win sweeping
victory, because it is hardly possible that
Fate will give them another chance if they do
not succeed this time
The deadlock in the trenches in Northern
France and in Poland is so convincing, and
the inability of either side to break through
effectively has been so clearly demonstrated,
that it has been common to declare the Allies
already victors because the Germans cannot
win in the field From all have read OF the
German trenches i'll Northern France since
first occupied | have concluded and still hold
that the line is defensive and not an oHcn
sivc line, meant from the first to keep the
British and French where they are, but never
intended as a basis for a campaign to win the
war 1t is the rear which the students seem
to neglect. 1t is the third road upon Paris for
which no provision seems yet to have been
made by the Allies. and which the Germans
calculate 70 use. In all the accounts predict
ing German defeat we find no importance
attached to the surest approach upon Paris
along the indirect road still open.
A military road elder than that through
Belgium runs between Paris and Vienna
through Italy, and is, when operations are be-
ing conducted on large scale. nccmparably
safer than the approaches through Lorraine
OF Belgium. Lorraine is the shortest road,
but the most dangerous; Belgium the easiest
but one possible o: use only for dash so
rapid and conclusive as TO end the war
Once the two sides are locked. the only real
available offensive upon France lies through
Italy, for there alone can the real strength
OF the aggressor be placed behind the blow
itself, and not necessarily dissipated TO pre-
serve its communications from aank assaults.
The Balkans and the Alps afford admirable
defences for the hanks OF such an army.
After three years OF indccisive campaigning
in Belgium Lorraine and the Danube Valley
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Roland G. Usher Discusses the Neglected Rear of
the Allies and the Third Road to Paris. So
Successfully Utilized by Napoleon.

the spring with an eye TO something more
than victory for our own friends.
The general situation makes it sufficiently
clear that a military victory is essential for
the Central Powers. For them stalemate or
an inconclusivc peace will be the equivalent
OF defeat. Moreover, it is necessary that they
should win the military victory in Europe
Egypt Persia and India cannot be won in the
Near East. Mere possession is nothing be-
cause subsequent defeat in Europe would
make the position untenable; whereas, on the
other hand victory in Europe would Ger
tanly make military operations unnecessary
in the Near East to secure all that can be
permanently held. Nor is there any probabil-
ty that Great Britain would make peace on
the basis Of simple exchange of Belgium for
Egypt let US say. There have been some in
Germany who advocated such d method, but
there is no great likelihood that the British
will fail to see that such exchange is for
them a sacrifice of everything If the war
is to be won at all by the Central Powers, it
must be won in the field, and it must be won
in Europe.
Victory in the coming year is probably
necessity. In common with many other OBJ
servers, was OF the opinion last spring that
if the Germans did not yin in that campaign
their golden opportunity would disappear
This was based upon the assumption that the
industrial mobilization Of Great Britain, Rus
sia and the United States would have become
effective by this spring. Most conservative
observers arc, however, OF the opinion that
fore the work can be called completed, and
that the United States has not yet shipped
high explosives, rifles OF big guns in any guam
thy, and will not be ready for some months
more to turn out sufficient quantity Of mu-
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Il What Of the German Spring Campaign? x

in the early stages of the French Revolution
ary struggle, the genius of Napoleon saw that
the true road from Paris to Vienna ran through
Italy In that decision, as much as in his
brilliant strategy, lay the crushing effect of
the Italian campaign OF 1896 and 1897. The
vulnerability OF Vienna after a defeat in Italy
leads the Germans to hope that a defeat in
Italy will be similarly fatal to Paris.
Compared to the other possibilities. this
third road offers the invader striking advan-
tages The majority OF the strategic ap
proaches OF the Valley of the Po arc in Aus
tran hands. Indeed, tiat is precisely why the
Italians have entered the war. They nope
that the victory will deprive Austria Of this
hand at Italy's throat and allow them to oc-
cupy themselves positions so strong that the
assumption has been that the occupant may
enter Italy at will with all the chances in his
favor. The strategic approaches between
France and Italy arc not adequately fortified
General advices as we'll as personal corre-
spondcncc from Switzerland agree that the
German cantons which occupy the more I'M
portant roads will facilitate the movements
OF a German army proceeding through
Switzerland upon France or Italy.
The position OF the Italian army, if mill
tary opinions are worth anything. is thor
oughly vulnerable and certainly can be held
against a determined attack only by an ex-
trcniely efficient and capable army. The Ger
mans are certain that the Italian army IS
worthless as against them. While they have
hoped for it's cooperation in this particular
campaign. should it be attempted they have
rever supposed the Italian army capable OF
bearing the brunt Of the attack on France.
and are outspoken in regard to the ability OF
German army to sweep the Italians to one
side in any such offensive
Truth to tell it is hardly probable that any
army can hold the Valley Of the Pc against
the triple assault through Trieste, Lake Garda
and Milan. A glance at the map will show
the reader that whichever position the Ital-
ian army takes, il is fanked by one OF the at
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
By Roland G. Usher,

Author Of Pan -Germanism," "Pan- American
ism," etc.
I'VE SHALL in all probability be not
w far wrong if we suppose that the
object OF the campaign which the
trmans will unquestonably begin this spring
snothing short of the ending Of the war by
crushing defeat Of France and Great Britain.
ihe attack will not come from the north or
east nor will it be directed upon the present
usnches, but if the logic which / propose to
apound be valid it will come from the south
snd be aimed at the rear Of the present armies
afrance Unquestionably the defeat OF the
'lfes in France will be crushing and disas-
'0us and as sweeping victory as the Ger
~ens can in all probability hope to attain.
his opinion OF the spring campaign, 1t
M0ud be said, is based upon deductions from
"S accessible to all. l am not talking OF
N''ainties, nor yet Of facts which ! know.
ave no such information from the German
''nefai Stah, nor yet am i attempting TO dis
,'linste news favorable to the German cause.
'ne contrary. ] sympathize with the Al
w. and should be very sorry to see this fore
NN 'ulhlled. At the same time, good gen
"~ prepares for defeat, and we shall do well
" consider the probable German plans tor
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27

Professor Johnston. .cho ;crote for The Sun
,.s Tribune The series Of cniiqhfening articles
u, me military problems Of national dcfcace
.-bicl confronted the EniiCd states IN is dg'-
,,iion Of a prcpcredacss policy. ~ meabcr
- fbr committee ,raich originated The ida "i
course OF lectures ,rhich .roWid axe insiruc-
.,,r i1 military science. In crpcrt oa mill
.,r. history professor Of history oi HoroGrd
,,.slTor 81 "ThC hddorg historian o"d
Eroaomist" aRd lecturer before 'hc 'For COT
,oe. Professor Johns'o" PrcPorcd ne 'otLS'
~ ierlvr,e nosc ,nsfjfufcd al Hor5ord he
b,ee civC. C history Of the inception OF these
,,rdiis i7 mihfarp science .chicb .rW ''o|
il,ig frd their say into the curricuiUn,s Of
.f}1r HivCrSiiiCS.
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Author Of Pan Germanism," "Pan- American
ism," etc.
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MAKING ARMY SUBALTERNS AT HARVARD
More than Tvverty Courses Will Be Utilized
TO Help Create National Reserve of Off,
cers-Stress Will Be Laid ON Scientific
Subjects, Writes Professor johnston.

factor in agencies outside OF the university
General Woods camp instruction lies ready
at hand for this purpose And in the upshot
il may DC said that by this makcshift the
student may, on the one hand, get less char
actcr building and may develop to less extent
tho military habits OF obedience, punctuality
order and discipline: on .he other hand he will
escape some OF the deadcning intellectual ef-
feet which is inscparsblc from the other sys-
ten.
LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN SCIENTIFIC
TRAINING.
In the matter OF scIcnce-and | mean here
particularly what relates to mathematics, en-
gineering, topography and theoretical tactics
the situation as between Harvard and West
Point would not be vastly different. With an
army instructor who has qualified at the army
service schools in charge primarily OF the tao
tioa work, with mathematicians and engineers
of the first rank to reinforce the army instruc
tor at almost every point, the result would in
evitably be that while in details the instruction
offered by the two institutions would differ,
the result for the student would be OF the same
general character, with topography perhaps a
little backward at Harvard for lack of suf-
ficient summer opportunity
4 third group OF studies may be described
as representing theory and scientific special
ties. AS to military history and theory will
say nothing, being in part responsible for that
instruction But in scientific speciaties,
whether for undergraduate (sub-lieutenant) or
for advanced work, Harvard has resources to
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the seeds from which expert staff work may
eventually grow. How little do we recognize
the immense difficulties with which an army
staff has to grapple! We look on success
full railroad president as very great man.
But the transportation section of staff has
to perform feats with railroads under abnor-
NAL conditions that would leave many railroad
presidents helpless. Finance, statistics Of sup
plies and transportation, are all in the days
journey Of the staff officers; and in all these
subjects Harvard can offer the best irstruc-
ton. If only busnesslike system OF account
ing were taught 70 some few officers of the
United States Army, who knows but that in
time the present primitive and extravagant
methods of the War Department might be
swept away!
HARVARD MILITARISTIC.
/ have by no means exhausted the posi-
bilites of what Harvard could do in the field
of military instruction; but am limiting my
self to general indications, for it is clear that
the elements of the problem are at the present
moment in state of hux. Enough has been
said, however, to show what the answers are
to the two questions which were asked at the
outset. There is no possibility that Harvard
shall compete with West Point. Its methods
and subjects of instruction are different and
must remain different. This does not preclude
the giving OF military instruction of a valuable
and practical kind This instruction would re-
main distinctive, less effective in one direc-
ton, more effective in another, and in that
respect let US hope, stimulating to our regu-
lar army system. The other question to be
answered is Will Harvard become militarist?
That depends on the meaning attached to the
word. II it means response to great ma
tional emergency, prepar alton for self-defence,
a faith in scientific and economic methods, an
appreciation of all the qualities of courage,
generosity and self-denial, in which our stu-
dents have shown themselves we'll prepared.
then think it may be said that nt-mllitar:sm
stands no show at Harvard TO-DAY.
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graduate or in the graduate stage. At the
same time the reserve officers bill should pro-
vide IN my personal judgment, that reserve
commission shall be issued merely for tech
nical attainment and that the line instruction
should be made a prerequisite in every case
without exception.
THE LINE COURSE THE OFFICERS
A B G.
To illustrate what is involved let us assume
that we have student, perhaps an advanced
student, who has mastered several courses in
meteorology and climatology and who enters
course specially designed to fill the needs
o. an observer Of weather and air current con-
dtions, such as would be required at every
aeropane squadron base. Is that man to be
given a commission and to be put on to that
special work because he has acquired the sci
cnthc end of the job? Not at all. He is unsafe
and untitled to deal with all the possibilities that
might come his way unless he has first been
through the officers 3 C-the line course
In that only can he acquire the vocabulary Of
the military profession, making what he says
to others and what others say to him intelli-
gblc: in that only can he get an understanding
OF the intricate machinery of which his own
little wheel may at any moment be called on
to bear the whole weight. And as it is with
the meteorologist so it is with the field en-
gneer the statistician, the wireless man. the
economist and perhaps even the chemist or
munitions expert
THE NEED OF ECONOMICS.
Stating once more what is merely a per-
sonal opinion, it would appear that there is no
subject in which Harvard can give more valu-
able military instruction, both general and
special, than in that of economics. This field is
neglected by. or unknown to. our army; yet the
German General Staff of to-day is in some ways
to be thought possessed OF a faculty of war
economies. We shall not, Of course, convert
our sophomores and juniors into staff experts.
but we may hope to plant in few of them
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The matter is not. however, just up to Har-
ward or to other universities, several OF which
have for months past shown desire to play
their part in this movement. 1t is also up to
Congress. Legislation is now before Con-
gress that may or may not facilitate the utili-
zation for national military purposes Of the
teaching resources of our universities for
training reserve officers. This legislation
should be kept on as broad basis as possible;
it should view line instruction in a less mar
row spirit than it is in the land grant colleges.
and i. should particularly encourage the study
of scientific specialties, whether in the under.
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the formation OF the sub-licutcnant. The far
more complex problems of the training OF staff
officers and the high command and the simpler
problem OF the training OF thc private soldier
canno. DC dealt with on this occasion
Now, in the education OF the suc-licatcnant
we may, for convenience, distinguish % drill
and disciplinary training. ca scientific training,
(s) theoretical and cultural training. Military
exercises, parades. cquitatior. gymnastics,
punctuality. obedience. all these matters
coming under the first head They are hrrnly
handled at West Point, ard with results cx-
cellent in ore direction somewhat doubtful in
another. For the good effect disciplinary and
Of character, IS produced at a heavy price, one
that nearly all systems OF military education
involve, which is that OF reducing knowledge
to the common denonlinator OF learning cor
rectly, by brute will power, the official formula
Learning lessons is perhaps an inevitable out
come of West Point conditions; but it is
grave misfortune that the West Pointer should
be so deeply impressed for his whole life with
that particular habit of mind.
THE DRILL FACTOR
Now. as regards Harvard certain differences
in this aspect OF the question may at once be
noticed. in the first place. it is not possible,
for many reasons, that the university should
compete with West Point in the matter Of
drill equitation and physical exercises of all
sorts. There is, OF course. the student bat
talon but that cannot begin to compare in
time, opportunity or general efficiency with
the summer camps even with the militia, let
alone West Point. while so far there is no
symptom dscernible that TIE Harvard faculty
will admit battalion training to count for a
degree. So that it may be said, roughly, that
the college man will have to seek for the drill
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ing IN the army; but Tor
the individual officer
much will depend on
whether he has been
started right. And in
this respect I feel con-
fident that Harvard can
accomplish a great deal.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27

offer that go much beyond those OF West
Point Whereas at the government institu-
ton it is hardly possible to find time for more
than a smattering survey of electrical engineer
ing, military law, explosives, these subjects
can be thoroughly studied at Harvard; while
others equally important, geography, cconom-
les, meteorology, military railroading among
them can be added to the list.
There are two points to be kept in mind, as
it seems to me. in framing system Of instruc-
ton such as that under discussion. One is
the immediate object, which is the training Of
sub-lieutenants. the great majority Of whom
will never attain high rank staff duties.
The other is to combine with that first object
the elements or foundations of the much
broader system of education which the man
who aspres to command large bodies or to
enter into the intricacies of staff work or,
most vital OF all, to attack the great problems
of the conduct of war, must master. 1t will
take him many years Of his life; it will necessi-
tate the creation by the government OF the
United States of solid system of higher train
Al. k.,A k%|
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-09
GLASS Of SALTS IF
. YOUR KIDNEYS HURT
lat less meat if you feel Backaohy or
have Bladder trouble-Salts
fine for Kidneys.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the kidneys in their efforts
to filter it from the system. Regular eat
ers of meat must flush the kidneys occa-
sionally. You must relieve them like you
relieve your bowels; removing all the
acids, waste and poison, else you feel
dull misery in the kidney region, sharp
pains in the back or sick headache, dir
illness, your stomach sours, tongue is
coated and when the weather is bad you
have rheumatic twinges. The urine is
cloudy, full of sediment; the channels
often get irritated, obliging you to get
up two or three times during the night.
To neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any pharmacy; take a table.
spoonful in glass of water before break
fast for few days and your kidneys will
then act line and bladder disorders dis
appear. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com.
bined with lithia, and has been used for
generations to clean and stimulate slug
gish kidneys and stop bladder irritation.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; harmless and
makes delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men and
women take now and then, thus avoiding
serious kidney and bladder diseases.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-09
WOMAN'S.: PART
in THE NEWS
TODAY
NEW YORK GIRL WEEDS WAR HERO

New York, May 9.-One of the most
that which takes place this afternoon
il the Church of ST. Ignatius Loyola,
daughter of Mrs. Samuel Auchincloss,
becomes the bride of Fal de Saint
Phalle, son of Count and Countess
Pierre de Saint Phalle of France.
The groom has been serving in the
French army, and was invaded home
after receiving severe wounds. He has
received medals of honor for his SER
vices in France.
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girl friend will get wise to herself
and will drop him like hot brick.
But do not try to force matters.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-09

This is a photograph of five young
sters now in the Childrens Home So
ciety of Jackson, taken from one OF
the county poor farms of the state to
be cared for at the expense of the
public.
Since the children have been clean
ed up and properly dressed they are
beautiful and will take the very high
est grade homes we can find for
them. They are obedient, sweet spiT-
tied and willing little workers about
the home.
The Children's Home Society has
been working quite a month now on
the physical condition of these chill
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-09
Aduice 10 Girls
By Betty Bropn

My Dear Miss Brown have been
going with young man for two
months. | like him fine. and he says
he cares for me, BUT he doesn't like
to have other boys go with me. He does
not seem to show his love for me like
he should. Also, hey doesn't call very
regularly. but it may be because he
cannot. Please advise me what to do.
Blonde.
No boy, Blonde, has a right to
make the demand of amy girl, unless
they are engaged, that she give up
the company of all others. 1t would
be a silly thing for you to do, to refuse
to see other boys. just because this
infrequent caller of yours asks it.
If he loves you, he will find a way
to see you; if he loves you enough,
even Jail bars would not be able to
separate you.
That's how girls spoil the boys
these days. Show little bit of in
dependence. Don't allow this boy, or
any other, to dictate to you regard
ing your company. A boy will think
a thousand times more of an independ-
ent girl. than of one who will knuckle
to him on all occasions.