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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

although this esSe-nuiT mas dota
members than the reichstag.
War Furnishes New Arguments
The war has supplied new arBu-
ments 20 those who demand reforms.
The people who have suffered IN
precsdented sacrifices and are the
victims OF mistakes and faults OF
personal power and noble, middle
garchies. are determined to conquer
undivided control OF their own az
fairs. The receptions are defeats Of
Germany's leaders have weakened
their prestige and their power to re-
sist Internal attacks. The shaking o.
regimes heretofore regarded as e-Gd
bas given i'm etus to SCALED sub
VersiTe ideas In vain have BueloWr
and after him -HollEsE,
laughed at the threats OF the masses
the more the dynasty and the iunkers
display their poWerlessness 20 bring
peace to the seventy millions OF men
they have thrown into the conflict
the stronger viii grow the demand q
those millions for a change.
Russia and Wilson Have Effect.
The Russian revolution, Wilson's
messages and the American interven-
ton cannot leave the Germans lndif-
events constitute the most striking
Indictment OF all against the auto
cratic structure Of Germany. Many
are the Germans who today realize
against them has its roots IN tehir
political system. and that e profound
and rapid transformation OF that sys-
TEN would hasten the much desired
armistice- We hive never given sur
ficieut attention 10 this aspect %
Germany's situation The very men
who failed TO fOresee the destruction
OF Tsarism and American tnferven-
ton are those who shut their eyes 70
the internal fermentation going on
in Germany.
Reforms Temporarily Checked
The Intervention OF HlndenburE
and LudendOrff against the Social
Democrats on July 19 last resulted IN
internal reform, and the ministerial
changes at the beginning OF August
were made against the wishes OF the
Socialist and Progressive groups o.
the reichstag; and because the latter
failed TO organize a moral lnsurrec-
tion, some people believe that Ger
many is forever tied to her absolut-
ist and feudal regime. 7 repeat that
such is not my opinion
The reasons which brought on ths
great democratic drive last July sub
stst and are always growing In forca.
Scheidemann and his friends cannot
90 on much longer playing with the
wishes OF the masses Germany's
democratiZauOu might be delayed
for some time II Il were not linked up
with the question OF peace. but the
day the people on the other side OF
the Rhine clearly realize that the end
Of the war IS in large measure sub
Ordinared to a profound change In
their Institutions and to the destruc-
tion OF personal power and OF aristo-
cratic OF plutOcratic preroga lives,
the pressure they viii bring 70 bear
viii be Irresistible
We need not count upon reichstag
parties. but upon the men who are
suffering and who may at any NO
ment impose their viii Let US wait
FOR and closely watch events in the
coming autumn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
j. :. GUNNERS
THINK OPEN BOAT
SUBMARINE, FIRE
Discover Mistake and Res
cue French Fishermen Set
Adrift by Germans.
GRATEFUL FRENCH
PRAISE AMERICANS

ASE AMERICAN FLOTILLA IN
x BRITISH WATERS. Oct 20
IL Four French fishermen who
comprised the whole crew OF the fish
Ing boat Quatre Freres -Four Broth
ers3. were landed here the other day
ur one Of the American destroyers.
The Quatre Freres, after being
stripped OF everything Of value by
The Germans. including the catch Of
1rackereI and the flshermen's money
and food supplies, was sent 70 the
bottom b- bombs from a submarine.
The four Freuchmen were left TO their
tate. $50 miles from land, In a small
open boat barely large enough TO hold
them all
FIRED ON BY Americans. MlstnlZe.
After rowing for several hours
a-eeze came up and the fishermen
loisted q sail which, spotted on the
horizon 10y their American rescuerss
was thought 10 be submarine ana
was fired non. The craftsmanship
of the Americans was bad this time
md the frIEhrened FrenChmen hastily
hauled down their sail and waved a
white cloth. Half an hour later they
were safely on board the American
destroyer where they were given well
come in the form Of a good meal and
dry clothing. They could not speak a
word Of English. but one OF the Amer
ican officers knew some French and
they got along handsomely
Ashore here the wife OF a British
sea captain acted as Interpreter. She
had lived in France and Belgium for
many years and speaks French flu-
entity. She had the fishermen at her
house for tea
Describing their treatment on board
fhe American destroyer, one Of the
fishermen said:
Grateful TO Americans.
NY. but those Americans made q
Great fuss over Us When We sat down
- eat we had about ten Of them walt
ing on US. guess they were trying
90 show US how glad they were that
thev hadn't hit US We VIII never for
get their kindness"
When the Brittany fishermen OF the
type familiar in moving pictures,
were set ashore at this village they
stood on the pier and gave three
cheers for the Americans, 'Vive la
Amerique. they shouted as the blue
jackets waved farewells with their
caps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Patriotic Exhibition De
velops Wild Enthusiasm
for United States.
AUDIENCE CHEERS
YANKEE SAMMIES'

II ARTS. France. Oct 20-The stars
- and Stripes stIn stir up biz
= demonstrations Of enthusiasm In
the French capital. even though
months have elapsed since the United
states entered the war.
The grand finale at the FoIies Bsr-
gere the other night brought out the
flags and national anthems Of the
allied nations a Ia George Cohau.
The British coIors and God save the
King" brought a demonstration and
a large number in the audience rose
TO their feet The italian. Belgian.
Rumanian. Servian. Russian and Por-
tugese flags all brought applause
Uncle sam had the big place in the
tableaux- When a pretty girl strobe
OF the stage waving the stars and
Stripes and the orchestra swung into
The star Spaugled Banner" the
house went mad \ Canadian soldier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
JAPAN To SPENI.ITiLIAN5 TAKE
81, 100000 F0RSTR0NGH0LI50F
SIX DE5TRIYERS AUS TRAN ARMY
Six New Destroyers to Be
Added During This
Fiscal Year.
POWERFUL VESSELS
TO BE CONSTRUCTED
. OKIO. Japan. OCT. 2O.-The con-

1T OKIO, Japan. Oct. 2O.-The con-
struction OF six new destroyers
= for the purpose OF naval reple-
ton at a cost Of S5.00O,oOO Is to be
started shortly and the work win be
expedited TO complete them within
the present fiscal year ending April
next. The destroyers Will all be OF
middle size and be named the Nara.
Kuwa. Tsubaki. Maxi, KeyaII. and
Enoki respectively.
The building OF the following bat
teships, cruisers and destroyers is to
begin soon at the navy docltyards and
at shipbuilding yards at Nagasali:
Battleship Mutsu CNagatO type),
with a displacement Of $4,000 tons;
cruiser Tama, with a displacement Of
1850 tons; cruiser Kuma. with a dis
placement Of $500 tons. and first
class destroyers Kawakaze. Ninekaze
and sawakaze, each OF about 1900
tons.
Largest Gun In Japanese Navy.
The battleshlp Mutu will carry the
largest and most powerful main gun
ever mounted on any battleship or
the Japanese navy. and the cruiser
Tama viii be the largest warship Of
tho kind i'm the japanese navy. The
first class destroyer KaW akaze, which
viii be one Of the largest destroyers
in the japanese navy, is the substi-
tute for the destroyer OF the same
name which was built in France after
the outbreak Of the European war
and was sold later TO an entente
power
Besides these warships a big special
service ship with q displacement OF
1900 tons and five submarines. each
displacing zoo tons viii be built at
the Kure navy dOcl-yard-lC Cores
pondeuce Of The Associated Press.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Brazil Cannot Send Army
To Euobe But viii Help
With Natfon's Resources

BIO dc Tauefro. Brazil, Oct 20
Following uDOn the report circulated
respecting the sending OF Brazilian
troops TO Europe, the newspaper A
Note. has interviewed Milo Pecanha,
minister Of fereign affairs. The min
i5ter stated that Brazil is unable 10
send troops TO Europe
We viii contribute" he said, by
opening our ports 20 the allies ships.
by the cooperation Of our war and
merchant ships and by placing az the
disposal Of the allies as much Of our
-roduct as they may require II the
press does not understand this, the
allied chancelIeries take II Into nc
count with full appreciation On the
other hand. entire liberty is granted
TO Brazilians who wish to Join the
arnoies Of the entente."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
GERMAN PEOPLE THREATEN TO REVOL
Says United States in War
Times Is Dictatorship, But
Benevolent and Democratic

- ARTS, France, Oct. 20.-Fron
- American dictatorship 20 Rus
L sian anarchy is a far cry, yet
comparison may be made between
them. The American people are truly
republican. They have always been
so by heritage, tradition and customs
They do not suffer. because they bear
the name of a democracy" from the
Vaccinations Of a few politicians at
the head Of a government
Also have the Americans formed q
government firm and responsible In
times OF peace. that automatically
transforms itself in wartime TO q
Roman dictatorship. Each one has his
own Job to look after on the other
side Of the ocean. It is up to the gov
eminent 20 govern, and the govern
mental rudder Is not an antiquated
wooden affair controlled by strings,
that may be pulled hither and thither
by incompetent or brutal hands.
America Quick 20 Act.
Order reigns throughout the coun-
try and the administrative wheels
turn because both judge and police
are not waiting on new congressional
elections 10 assure their positions.
Nor does Americas diplomacy veer,
with the shifting winds Of politics.
II follows a direct line, lifting its
voice when there is something to say
and then saying It clearly and unmls-
takabIy. Having spoken Il acts. To
America a blockade Is a blockade and
not something to be lifted for an op-
posing whimper. or made easy for an
offender.
America does not waste words over
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
ONDON. Eng. OCT 20--Ths sltua

ONDON. Eng, Oct 20-Ihe sltua-
ton in Servia today IS summed
- up in a communication received
by the British Socialist party from the
executive committee OF the Servian
Socialists II says:
The Se-visn population in the por-
tion OF our country occupied by Aus
tria-Hungary IS now 2,2lS,Ooo, accord
ing 10 official census figures pub
iished in the Official Journal at Bel
Grade The population normally would
have been $4,000. There is, there
fore. q reduction Of $50. 600. or IS per-
cent The male population has been
reduced by IS percent There are now
in Servia ia women to 100 men
IN the districts occupied by Bulga-
ria the reduction in population is
coo geo
Seryiun Women Kill Themselves
"Dr. Ot0Sar Ribar, the Austrian
reiehstrath deputy. declared IN the Vi
emma parliament on June %: 'Servia
VIII be saved but there will-no longer
he Serbs He said these words when
protesting against the greatest crime
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
War caches Swiss To
DeUelob Home Resources

Berne, Switzerland, Oct. 2O.-The
war has taught Switzerland that il is
a mistake TO be too dependent on for
eign producers. In order TO develop
and encourage home manufacturer,
the first step is TO make consumers
familiar with Swiss products. To do
this IL is proposed to devote a week
in every year to exhibitions of Swiss
goods. TO be held simultaneously in
all the Swiss towns and villages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

= ONDON, Eng, Oct. 20.-Viscount-
ess Maitland. is one OF the fore
- most war relief workers in Eng
land
The viscountess IS noted for her
bizarre manner OF dressing and en-
tertalning. Her hats and gowns have
been the talk OF New York and Lon
don for years. Several years ago she
gave a dinner in London at which the
entertainment was provided by Afrl-
can pygmies. She is also a miniature
portrait painter OF ability and has
done" many society women in New
York, Washington and London Al
though she and her husband, the Wis
count, are not possessed Of a great
fortune, they have always entertained
well and have occupied a prominent
social position I'm the British capital
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Greater Part of Bainsizza
Plateau Now in Italian
Control.
RETREATING ENEMY
is HARD PRESSED

= ONDON. Ems, oct. 20-Reuter's
Agency has received from the
IL Italian headquarters the fol-
lowing details OF the fighting on the
Italian front:
The greater part Of the Bainsizza
plateau, which Austria had trans
formed into a most formidable en-
treuched camp, defended by a system
Of several defensive lines, bristIinE
with guns hidden in holIows, is now
in possession OF the Italian troops.
The enemy is in fun retreat before
the uNlrlng and daring attacks Of
the soldiers OF the Second army. who
persistently attacked the battered de
FENCES and finally OVercame this
mighty resistance.
Italians Advance Rapidly.
The retreat is covered by machine
guns and light batteries. which are
engaging IN sharp rearguard actions.
These, however. do not hinder the
Italian advance At some points the
thlapovano valley. under Monte
Santo, has been reached and left be-
hind This advance for a depth Of
between four and six miles in
straight line, over a terrain uatur-
ally difficult and rendered exception
ally strong by human ingenuity, is
the result OF clever combination OF
push and maneuver.
Old Methods Abandoned.
In this battle, for the first time on
the Italian 'front.' IL has been possible
20 break away from the stereoryped
and rigid methods and restrictions OF
position" warfare and TO develop in
stead a series OF mighty frontal at
tacks which have led to the C. umblinE
of the whole system Of the enemy
lines which crossed the Bainsizza
plateau.
The Italian troops after having
taken the main center point Of the
Austrian resistance in the northern
sector OF the euemy's lines. freed at.
last from the obstacle Of barbed wire
acknowledgements and able 10 advance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Wounded TELL
Of MEN EAGER
To MAKE WAR
Would Follow Up Advan-
tages But Restrained
by Officers.
CAPTURE MANY

- ARTS. France. oct 20.-Wounded
- from The Verdun front have
4 reached the hospital at Troyes.
They give thrilling accounts OF the
enthusiasm shown by both officers
and men, and described the spirit an
mating the troops as simply splen-
did
They speak OF captains badly
wounded and covered with blood con-
tinuing to lead their men, while they
say that commander Laveulr. revolver
in hand. went In front OF his soldiers
through a rain Of machine gun fire.
calmly picking off German officers
who. mad with rage, tried to incite
their men to resist the fury Of the
French advance.
Mohammedans Good Fighters.
The men speak IN high praise OF the
Mohammedan troops. one company
posted at CorbeauX wood took over
COO prisoners.
The soldiers attribute their success
IN large part TO the precision OF the
artillery which was so effective that
the Boches were unable 10 make any
way against It, The only complaint
made by the wounded is that the bat
tie OF today is too mathematical
Cannot Follow Up Advantages.
Every thing. they say. is arranged
beforehand They are ordered 10 aC-
vance 20 certain points but no farther,
and thus they cannot follow uD an ad-
vantage, however desirable "a may ap-
pear to do so. This is a bitter trIal
to the Gallo spirit Of the southern
troops, who, inspired by success, are
particularly difficult to restrain.
one wounded in1antryman says that
the new German gas, which peue-
trates clothing, has a corrosive effect
on the flesh Analyses OF the new
gases have been made. and 10 is found
that they are mostly preparations OF
arsenic and phosphorus.
across the open. turned the rest Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Noted French Historian.

criminal acts against her. She pur-
sues the guilty ones-the day before
yesterday in Mexico, yesterday in the
Argentine. Once she has caught them
she exposes them before the world
Therei There is indeed govern
menti
Russia Loses Opportunity.
Poor Russial Alasl
know the Russian people 7 know
them wei. and / cannot admit that
IL is exclusively the fault OF others
that they are so unhappy and miser-
able. How many times have they had
walton. The Tsar Alexander H.. hav-
ing freed the serfs, wanted TO make
citizens of them and worked out a
constitution as wise as II was lib
eraL Who assassinated him2
Feebleuess has always been the
curse OF Russia Who more feeble
than Nicholas H., and in the politician
nothing is as bad as feebleness- At
Tsarskoye- he became a play
thing in the hands OF Rasputin, be-
fore whom he knelt. and was led into
sworn to defend until the last German
should be driven across the frontier.
Wilson Acts, Russians Talk.
While in America president Wilson
takes action, IN Russia, from keren-
sky down, ministers and generals are
combining their energies 10 public
while they talk, the German troops
are in Riga and the German cavalry
pushing forward in Livouia- The
government that succeeds Is the gov
eminent that governs. and that's what
president Wilson does
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
SERVIA Is BEING DEPOPULATED;
ITS WOMEN AND CHILDREN TURNED
OVER TO THE TURKS, SEEK DEATH

Austrian Deputy, Protesting Against the Great Crime
Against Servia Says Serbs Doomed to Extinction
Population of Country Already Reduced More
Than a Million by Austrians and Bulgarians.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Russian Escaping. Pale o. Border
-:I.:- -:1:- III -:0:- -:Ii:-
Dutch Euara PuLls Hin Frsm Germar


~ involved
to Netherlands he by
fugitive
with Holland
Dutch rushed the Russians help seized him
soldier in
kick frontier
able o haul him Of the danger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20
Wilson Acts, Russians Talk
While in America president Wilson
Fr-
WOUNDED FROM GERMAN PRISON
CAMPS TELL Of THE CRUELTIES
Russia Loses Opportunity.
Poor Russfal AlasI

Wounded British Officer Beaten to Death; Wounded
British Keptfor Days Without Food or Water; Women
Hurl Insults at Wounded in Train COlonials Say
Germans Surprised to Find Them Fighting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

although this asse-n1iy has
members than the reichstag.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

across the open. turned the rest Of the
enemy's defensive system. thereby
greatly facilitating the frontal at
tacks, which overcame one by one the
enemy's resistance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

-. ARTS, FRANCE. Oct 20-For
u many months Germany has been
y nnda-eoInE = rrofonnd noIItIcal
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-10
The American Physique.

A great many would be recruits FOL
the army are being rejected on account
oi physical defects. Il is a disquiet-
ing suggestion that American youth
is not physically as vigorous as it should
be.
The type OF fellows one finds in
colleges and the higher schools show
up we'll in this respect. They have
commonly developed their bodies by
athletics. But when you stand out
side the average factory and office and
watch the young men coming out,
there ATE too many pale and Aabby
Iaccs. or course fellow doesn't show
up for his best with the cost and dirt
Of work upon him. But the average
Sunday street crowd with everyone
rugged up in his best, shows a great
many youthful faces that indicate phYsi-
cal debility.
In many cases this is due to un
sanitary, unventilated workshops. Bat
the progressive manufacturer knows
that he must provide wholesome con,
dititions now or his help will not work
with any life. II there is a lack of
physical vigor, it must be due also to
other causes.
Probably the prevalence OF vices is
The principal reason for physical detects.
Millions Of American youths spend
spare time in lOafing places and hang
outs, dessicaling and irAamipg them
selves with cigarets and alcohol, They
think they are smart and enjoying lie
Old fashioned morality is only for old
maids and ministers.
They pay their price fox their fun
The army does not want them because
they are not sound Of wind or limb,
No employer cares for them save for
emergency help. 1t takes som sell
control and independence to 90 through
life on a wholesome basis and command
clear head for business snccess.
Many enlicements must be fltly turn
ed down. But it pays in a business
way and it is the secret OF the military
power oil a nation. Springfield Repub'
lican.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-10
His Greatest Service.

AN editrr's greatest service to his
readers" says the Buckeye Printer, is
the fact that he dosen't print every
thing he hears and that he throws
bout half the articles that people want
printed into the waste basket"
The truth and nothing but the truth
Hardly an issue goes to press that a
whole lot Of stuff isn't excluded that
somebody wanted to see in print. The
editor was importuned to publicity to a
damaging or deiamatorY article about
the other fellow" or to boost some
bodY's little game through the edtori-
al or news columns.
II an editor printed everything that
came under his observations he would
have the whole community embroiled
in strife and everybody at outs with
everybody else. His duty is to differ
entiate between the worth while news
and that isn't worth while and to chuck
the latter into the waste basket regard
less Of whether some subscriber is dis
appointed at not seeing it in print.
The Buckeye Printer never said any
thing more to the point than in declar,
ing that an editors greatest service
to his readers is the fact that he
doesn't print everything he hears. -
Springfield Republicans.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-10
CORsCriptiOn Not DisgraCGful.

The enthusiastic and patriotic men
who are trying to fill the ranks Of the
proposed Fifth Missouri Regiment have
fallen into a grievous error in their ad-
vertising. In their eagerness to get
recruits they assert that men eligible
to military service will be discredited
if they are chosen for service under
selective conscription. 10 one Of their
advertisement n,s they even declared that
conscripts would be disgraced. They
surely did not realize the full implica-
tions Of these assertions. The gener-
al military staff, The president Of the
Unined States and both houses Of
Congress, by overwhelming vote, have
decided that selective CONSUMPTION is
the iairest most democratic and most
certain way Of raising an army for pre-
sent purposes. Their decision has
been applauded by experts Of the en-
tente allies, as much interested in the
effectiveness OF our new army as We
ourselves. The advertisers surely did
not mean to charge our government
with adopting policy TO discredit or
disgrace the members Of the large
army we must Immediately raise. There
will be no disgrace on any man chosen
under this equitable system. His hon
or or shame will depend not on how
he enters the service, but on how he
acquits himself
No city or state may be fairly judg
ed by the number Of its recent recruits
to the regular army or the militia. Fill
ing up organized regiments is difficult
at the beginning Of a war until the
general policy has been adopted. Men
telling themselves fit for commissions
do not care TO enlist in regiments al
ready offi:ered. The opportunity to
become even a noncommissioned Of
fceris not great in an organized regi'
ment. The settling OF our policy will
cause some quick decisions. Many
more will seek opportunity TO 60 into
to training as reserve officers. Some
vii enter such new militia regiment,
as may be organized under the Law
But it will be hsr h conclusion tha.
everybody who enlsts now is actual,
By desire to escape the fan cied odi
um Of conscriptiCn Asking al lybody
to enlist on that ground is really an in
sult.-Giobe Democrat. ..