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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

Senior JoQquin Walker Martinez,
the author Of the foIIoWiRg article,
IS the most prominent diplomat IN
Chile. He represented his country
m Washington and also at the sec
ad and third P0a-Amerjcda Con-
fereaces, held respectively IN Merico
md Rio dc Janejr0. At the present
tine he is q Senator Of chile, and
his opinions are listened to nth re-
'pect oil orer Spanish America. He
g chairman Of the Pr0-AllY League
Of Chile.
I THINK We in Child find ourselves be-
fore a fire which is burning in the
world, and although we do not, and
Ever did, add TO it, it is almost impossible
nat We eventually will not be invaded
Hit.
However, believe that at the present
Inc We Chileans must maintain our posi-
uon as neutrals as long as VIC can; but
as does not mean, as some people I'M
tyne, that We have decided never to take
zt in the conflict.
IN every war nations were divided INTO
sAgerents and ncutrals. The former
''vght each other 10 the finish. and the
aier proudly complied with the duty, as
lfoyloed By the law Of nations, Of respect
~ neutrality-that IS, Of remaining i'm
is'tial without favoring either side. Such
duty, imposed on neutrals, is in strict
Hs,ion with the duty belonging 70 belli-
sTenis, not % extend hostilities beyond
Ae he'd Of enemy interests.
But what is happening now? Germany
Ns@nng all precedents, violating the prin-
0pies q international law which were
"'Nrted ~ the practices followed for
"n''nes By international agreements,
"a by the recent conventions Of The
nSg7e' il extending her hostile action
.ss'hst neutrality. In a word, she under
w an Unrestricted submarine campaign.
,sAg unable 70 establish an effective
"<tade, ar il vas her right 70 do, she
' arbitrary limitations on shipping,
= what is still worse, on the pretext
~ The submarine il a new weapon, she
.'0'ned the night ~ sink ships, which, il
~rared, she should have delivered 10 the
re re courts. And still more, Germany
aesd all countries that she would sink
,|''O' warning, any ships in the way Of
:, slnnarines; that she would not even
INTO account the law Of humanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Danish Statistics

u VERY few European countries only
" were in position to proceed,
' since August /, 1914, with their
normal quinquennial census. Denmark
is one Of the exceptions. On February !,
1916, the little kingdom counted 100000
inhabitants, i. G., an increase of $4,000
souls over the census of 1911.
The distribution ratio is 10 inhabitants
to the square kilometre. The Copenhagen
Frederiksberg county contains 6O5,OOO IN
habitants, i. e., more than one-hfth OF
the total population. The "A other cities
number 6O4,OOO people. Rustic population
1,711,000.
The three principal cities, besides
Copenhagen, are: Aarhus, $4,000; Odense,
1000. and Aalborg. $4,000. The present
war increased the Importance Of the sea-
port town of Esbjerg $4,000 inhabi-
tants), which hardly existed fifty years
ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Spain HOvers on
the Verge of War

OPAIN is again in the grip of crisis.
The change in the Premiership evl-
~ IDENTIFY brought little relief TO King
Alfonso's dominion. The strife between
the pro-Ally and pro-German factions has
only developed in intensity, and Is rapidly
reaching its climax The following special
correspondence from Madrid to The
Christian Science Monitor" sheds some in
teresting light on the momentous events IN
Spain. 1t shows how Prussanism and ITS
methods are driving that country into the
arms of the Allies.
Tbore are A dozen reasons for believing
now that in the near future Spain will depart
from her attitude of neutrality in the war
At the outset she will probably do no more
than merely break off diplomatic relations
with the Central Powers; what Will follow
is speculation in logic and circumstance
upon which the most casual student OF al
fairs. with parallel cases Of recent occurrence
before him. will need no direction.
The Spanish government and the Spanish
people. when they forsske neutrality, VIII 90
il with intense regret; they have SHOWN
themselves willing to cling to this neutrality
al the most terrible price conceivable, the
loss Of national self-respect and the hardly
concealed contempt of other nations toward
whose friendship and goodwill they aspire
and mon whose assistance in various COM
mcrcial and economic ways they absolutely
denend But il is conclusively shown now
that even such tremendous price as this
would be insufficient.
The case as between the Central Powers
and Spain is exactly the same as was that
between the former and the United States
Int deeply intensified. Germany processes
tho utmost regard and consideration for
s,ai, and her anxiety to please and con-
c;Iiate ber. She announces TO her all tina,
she will do for her in the future. She whis-
pors that magic word Gibraltar from Gaia
lo,is 20 Andalusa and one of the foremost
German newspapers, the "Vossische Zeitung'
,clls her; Germany up 10 now has refrained
from making any promise to Spain that she
would get back Gibraltar If Spanish aid IS
given to Germany actively, or even passively'
Germany. however must state plainly
that only the surrender of Gibraltar to Snain
can establish the equilibrium in the Medi-
,erranean for which Germany and her allies
are fighting Spain ought to know that only
tho sword Of Germany can remove the thorn
from her side"
Yet. at the same time a. this, the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
What Chile Can See in the Fire

il because of its being In opposition to the
recognized principles and the privileges
belonging TO the countries who took no
mart in the armed struggle. And In order
10 give more emphasis to her words,
which were meant to impress the German
Government. our country added: The
acceptation on the part of Chile OF the
action taken by GERMANY would put an
end TO her attitude of strict neutrality,
adopted from the beginning of the present
European conflict
II will be seen. therefore, that IN the
opinion of the Chilean government, 10
abide bv the action of the German govern
mont meant the abandoning of neutrality
which we were compelled to maintain. 1t
was impossible to speak more clearly with
in the prescribed, polite forms used Tor
this kind Of notes.
As Chilean, my patriotism Is satished
with the attitude taken by our govern
ment In the same note, our Foreign Once
said that Chile, in consequence oil the
reasons above explained, reserves her I'D
erty Of action so as to insure the respect
If all her rights the minute hostile act is
accomplished against our ships.
Our country's attitude, therefore, must
no the same as before: one of watching Tor
facts that may determine our actions WIN
out too much talking.
condemn the attitude of those VINO urge
o,,,. oovornment to take extreme measures,
aI,bouqh they do not dare to say what
,bose measures are What do they want
Tbov want us to declare war as the United
states did. Why should we if none OF our
eb;ps have been sunk, and not a single
Chilean sailor has been killed? DO they
want us TO break relations as Brazil ala :
Our case is entirely different.
DO they want us to send our fleet TO inc
limited States on behalf of solidarity! we
/ sbould not. We must reserve ourselves Tor
/ the time to act.
don't think it probable that Chilean
steamer will be sunk in the arbitrary zones
fixed by Germany because no Chilean ship
crosses them. don't think German au'
dacity will carry her so far as to orihp
submarines to our seas and interfere with
cur shipping. Cd,
cbould that be the case, however, 1t VII
then be the duty Of Chile, not only to repe
o. direct attack, bu' to insure forever The
freedom Of our trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

which commands the respect o. the lives
of neutral crews. From that minute Ger
many opened hostilities with neutral
countries. therefore violating the general
rules as prescribed by international law.
BY destroying, as she did, neutral ships;
bv killing passengers and crews or aban-
doning them to die in the middle Of the
ocean, Germany opened war with coun-
tries who never had offended her.
What could the United States and Brazil
do before such armed aggression?
Simply to declare that neutrality ceased
TO exist, and that they were compelled 10
uunish the offence Thus the declaration
made by the United States that state OF
war existed was entirely justified. Inc
same applies to the attitude taken by
Brazil.
Now. i'm the case of Chile, shall we be
compelled to follow the lead taken by the
United States and Brazil? Or shall We
as we have thus far done, wait until a
real offence is received?
In answer to the impatient query maze
tv some Of the newspapers as to ChiIe 5
reason for not Immediately taking her
Mace among the Entente Allies, will say
that I cannot understand why the Chilean
ott;tudo should be compared, for one
thing. with that adopted by the Argentine
Ponubljc. to the latter's advantage. Inc
Argentine Republic gave an enigmatic an
,,yo,. f. the note in which the German gov
o,.,,ooyt announced her decision 10 under
,ake an unrestricted submarine campaign
Such an answer made a very bad impress
g;on all over the world, because Argentina
aid NOT take frank stand in passing
Indictment on an action against the respect
oil Countries owe to the principles OF IN
/ ternational law. ..
later the Argentine Republic wished TO
/ ..,,a.o-t.Iance the bad effect caused by
,hat note And how? With any action
M With four words Of compliment 10
,ho American government; words winch
cuod With enthusiasm even the CnlleanS
,,bo are now complaining about what they
eau the cold attitude Of their own country
The contrast in the attitude OF DOM
ooycrnmcnts is very apparent Inc gov
crnmcnt Of Chile declared, IN ho'e "'
drcgscd directly 10 the German COVER"
-, that the announced campaign
,oeant a restriction ia the rgh's 'i ''''
'-1a .nd that our country couldn't accep'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

TALY'S war aims have been rlisrep-
4 scented and misunderstood abroad, says
Il al Corriere della Sera," Mila:. The
paper therefore urges upon the govern
ment to make an active and efficient prop
Uganda in Allied and neutral countries in
order to explain Italy's purposes in the war
Now. what IDEA must inspire this propa-
ganda abroad? Many persons think that 1t
is only matter of telling about the number
and equipment of our fighting forces, the
beroism Of our troops, the difficulties they
have to overcome. the moral endurance OF
the civil population. and their sacrifices IN
money and work We think that .his kind
Of publicitv should be supplemented by an
ether and wider one, in order to explain the
elements in the development of modern Italy,
her demoeraphic composition, her potentiali-
lies as an agricultural and industrial coun-
fry. and. in consequence, her need OF zones
Of expansion.
The propaganda must facilitate this period
of transition. Its purpose must be to explain
to the people to whom patriotic and terri
-orial motives are not sufficient, the inter
es+s Of internal policy and economic prog
ress depending upon the country's victory
At home, it has been necessary to demo-
cratize the meaning of the war; abroad 1t Is
necessary to make it European or universal
Many people think Italian neutrality and IN
torvention were caused by selfish calculating
motives; that our way of conducting the war
;s rather reticent and limited, and our ter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Issues Of War Divide Italy

We tell the government. however, frankly and
candidly, that since it has not understood
that times are abnormal, and refuses to FOL
low clear-cut -war policy, we will be forced
to go over to the Opposition.
The government must understand that its
policy has tied all interventionsts. 1t tried
to please the "neutralists," whom it granted
entire freedom, but it never tried 10 please
us who have no party interests TO promote,
or elections to prepare but are moved only
by one supreme interest: Victory.
THE organ of the "neutralst" Socialists,
l. "Avanti" is busy discussing the Stock
holm convention. It is not too sanguine
about the results of the meeting, and issues
this warning against indulging in doc
trnaire debates on the causes Of the war:
1t is necessary to prevent the conference
from becoming an oratorical tournament on
the subject of the responsibility of the diff
ferent governments for the war. If the con-
ference takes up that question, it will be-
come simply the scene of mutual charges,
more or less well founded II will be much bet
ter, should this be the case, that it be altogetE-
er abandoned so that the Socialists be kept
free of blame for the continuation of the war.
If the convention at Stockholm takes place
at ALL let it be ruled By the Internationalist
faction. supporting the Zimmerwa!d pro-
eramme II would be much better to let the
faithful Socialists work out proletarian
policy, which could place Socialism in the
position of world power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

extreme mseries of want, and the German
Ambassador openly endeayors to stir up po-
ltical strife in Spain.
The subsidized pro-German newspapers IN
Madrid boast Of their ability to overthrow
ministers. and set out upon campaigns Of
such viciousness and unscrupulousness that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

is seething with German propaganda; Ger
man spies are everywhere, especially on the
coast; the government has the most conclu-
sive proof of their Vaccinations; the German
submarines dare their entry continually into
Spanish waters; the Spanish population IN
the Canaries is blockaded and reduced TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

ritorial aspirations are tainted in part by i'm
perialism and Prussianism, dangerous to the
freedom of nations. Our propaganda must
explain the European and humanitarian mo-
tves that caused our neutrality first, and our
afterward.
TTALY'S Socialists are divided into two
l. factions. One is known as the inter
ventionist," because of It's advocacy, early
in the war, of Italy's intervention on the
side of the Allies. The other is known as
the "neutralist," on account of its former
stand that Italy should remain neutral
The organ of the first section is I'll Popolo
G'Itala," and. while supporting The gov
eminent in the war, it urges it to put a
stop to the activities of the pacitists and
extremists, or the "interventionists' will
Join the Opposition. The paper writes:
country at war cannot be ruled in the
same way as in time of peace. The parla-
mentary game requires compromises which, if
immoral in normal times: become a crime in
time OF war. In Italy the Germans are un-
disturbed. the munitions factories are filled
with "neutralists," and former Socialist can
didates are placed in charge of such estab-
lishments; workmen who are intervention
lists" at heart are permitted to be insulted;
under the disguise of peddlers all kinds OF
spies are permitted to travel all over the
country.
On>our part, and for the sake Of victory,
we have Loyalty accepted national discipline.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09

Many Natchitochians, still holC
in pleasant remembrance Mis-.
Francis Nj. Church who was
valued member of the Norma
faculty some few years ago, wheE
her work as head of theArt de-
partment raised it to a high stand
ard Of excellence that gave it rec.
ignition in national art circles
Recently this charming lady was
married to Mr.. Frank .McKensie
OF Woodstock, Vermont and the
following accounG Of a reception
given by them will prove interest
ing to her old friends.
One of the most brilliant AMI pleas
urable receptions of recent years in
this vicinity occurred last Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
5. Mackenzie, over two hundred friends
being IN attendance. The host and host
ess were assisted in receiving by Mr.,
and Mrs. George e. Mann and Mr. and
Mrs. James F. Dewey, the ushers be-
ing Miss Dewey, Miss Elizabeth Bill
ings, Miss Katherine Kidder and Miss
Catherine Semple. Mrs. Mackenzie was
handsomely attlred in ner wedding gown
OF grey satin and carried shower boy
frfI nf 0f fays0H dc ~ 1F -
lhe assisting ladies carried bouquets of
the same. The house was beautifully
decorated with plants and cut flowers,
including orchids, roses and begonias.
In one or the main rooms an electric
fountain with colored light added to the
beauty of the decorations. Outside,
the fountain in the center of the broad
lawn was brilliantly illumiued in chang
ing colors by revolving lights specially
constructed for the occasion by Supt.
Wilfred Smith of the Woodstock Elec-
trio Co. In the soft light the grounds
with their luxuriant shrubbery and
wealth of bloom made a beautiful
scene. On the second floor above the
main stairway the Montpelier Orches-
ira was stationed near the open doors
to the upper verandah, and their de-
lightful music was enjoyed equally well
indoors and out. The catering was by
Cook of Boston. The fruit salad was
made of materials from the Mackenzie
greenhouses, including grapes, canta-
loupes, nectarines and figs, and the re-
suit was an epicurean treat, served
from the shells Of the cantaloupes and
accompanied by most attractive indivi- |
iual ices in form. of fruits and flowers.
The dining-room was decorated in pink
and snapdragons with sprays of lilies.
The occasion was most enjoyable ia all
Is features. Vermont Standard.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09

The friends of MIR. j. Z. Gan,
non who has been the efficient
bookkeeper at the Kaffie's Depart,
rnent Store for a great many
years, while regretting to learn OF
his resignation will be glad to
know that be has been appointed
manager for W. F. Taylor of
of Shreveport who recently bought
the Chopin place at Chopin and
will shortly move there to take
charge.
While only thirty two ladies and
gentlemen participated in the game
of progressive euchfe given at the
Comus Friday evening in honor of
DR.. and Mrs. Cockield and Mr..
and Mrs. Aymond, all had a most
enjoyable and jolly time.
The first prizes we're won by
Mrs. Raggio and Mr. Marcus. (the
latter dividing the box of silk socks
between the two grooms,) the sec
ond to Mrs Aymond and Mrs
ternand Lawton, and handsome
sets of cut glass, tumblers were
both of the honorees.
After the game, the tables and
chairs were removed and a number
of !he younger set Joined the card
players and enjoyed a couple of
hours In dancing,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09

Miss Roxie Iglehart left Sunday
morning for Bunkie La, to visit
relatives and friends, and to be
present at the marriage of Cecil
Hazel to TheIma lglehart which
will take place Aug. 10Th. The
groom is the senior member OF the
Bauknight 6 Hazel Grocery co.
of Jennings La. while the bride is
a gradu tie of the La. State Nor
NAL.
The Normal exodus began Sat-
urday night and continued thru
Sunday and by Monday noon, the
hundreds of students who had
peopled Normal hill all summer,
as we'll as the many who boarded
in town had left for their respec-
tive homes not only throughout
Louisiana but in adjoining States
to enjoy their we'll earned vaca-
ton.
AS is customary each year,
Judge and Mrs. w. L. Cunning
ham celebrated their 22nd wedding
anniversary with family dinner
and on Sunday the handsome ma
hogany board groaned beneath its
load of good things around which
covers for "a were placed. The
menu included aIl@the delicacies as
we'll as substantials of the season
and was served in the dainty way
for which the fair hostess is SO /
we'll noted and the editor can tes-
;ify to the quality, as literally
ilied tray was sent her.
By way of diversion during the
lay, three of the children fell in
he river and caused some excite
nent, but beyond this nothing hap
,ened to mar the perfect day.
The Enterprise in congratula-
ing the Judge and his estimable
wife hopes that they will live to
Celebrate a great many more such
Iappy anniversaries for years to {
ONE.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09

Mrs. Lester Hughes was hostess
to the Cinderellas on Wednesday
afternoon at her new home on 4th
street.
As the guests arrived they were
ushered into the dining room by
the hostess where Misses Julie
Prudhomme, Lucille DeBlleux and
Bedina Strange served delicious
fruit punch.
After sewing awhile, Mrs,
Hughes give each person a slip of
cloth and allowed fifteen minutes
in which length of time different
stitches had to be made.
Mrs. G. H. Person proved her.
self the most proficient and was
awarded a hand embroidered tow
ell as a prize. The hostess served
an ice topped with cherries and
cakes to the club members and
guests who were Mines. Blanchard
of Shreveport, Kelley of Dallas,
Breazeale, Himel and Aymond and
Misses S. DeBlieux, E. Bud
worth, N. Guardia and B. Strange.
The attractive home of Mrs,
Hughes came in for a tour of in
spaction and had most deraorali-
zing effect on some of the Gin
derellas.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09

Swimming has been quite the
fad this summer among the Match
itoches girls who enjoy the invig-
oratiEg salt water IN the Normal
pool, and the majority of them
have become quite accom-
plished in this sport and under
the splendid tutelage of Miss
Martindale have learned it as an
art and are skilled in the different
strokes, ard movements as we'll
as become fearless divers.
Tho the summer term is ended
President Roy kindly grants the
lovers of the sport the privilege
of enjoying the beautiful pool,
which is opened for their benefit
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from $50 to 1880 p, N. while the
children's hours are from s to 10
a. m.
Master Roy Schuman and sis
.ers Amy and Marie Louise EN-
tertained some thirty odd of their
little friends at a patriotic lawn
party on Tuesday afternoon when
the pretty lawn was gaily decora-
ted with Japanese lanterns. flags
and other patriotic devices.
The pinning on while blindfold-
ed of a button on President VIII
sons coat was the principal game
at which Miss Vonne Rogers and
Master Henry DeBlieux won the
prizes.
Cream, cakes and candies we're
served the little folks and after
their departure a number of older
people came in for tea and were
served tempting menu at
handsomely decorated table on the
AVN.
The Peoples Hardware Co., will
make quite an important change
within the next week. not only by
moving its place OF business but
charging its scope by taking in
mother Department. furniture.
The hardware department will
noye into the vacant store in the
levy building between the Levy
Drug Go. and Unter's. while the
I'D stand will be converted into the
urniture branch all under the
,eneral management of Mr.. Alf
)rtmeyer, who has had unusual
in that line, while at :
he head of the we'll known furni-
ure firm of Ortmeyer Bros. both
n New Iberia before coming to
stablish themselves here as we'll ,
s IN Natehitoches some years ago, |
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09
DR.. Reed Honored

The second class in First Aid
under the guidance of DR.. Reed
finished the course and stood the
examination on Friday afternoon,
and like the first, all passed very
satisfactorily. In appreciation of
the splendid training and patient
help given them by their capable
instructor, the members presented
DR.. Reed with handsome silver
monogram belt buckle and belt,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09
August 6, 1917.
To The Enterprise:

To The Enterprise:
1t was inexcusable in me last Monday
night when the White Way was pre-
sented to the city, to fail to state that
the Comus Club, that old and valued
organization which is always foremost
in movements for civic improvement.
was valued subscriber to the extent
of $4,000 for one post.
| hope this belated acknowledgment
will to same extent relieve me from
this oversight.
Yours truly,
PHANOR BREAZEALE.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-08-09
C1Nc1NNATI LINK co

Wholesale and Retail Buyers. High
est prices paid for Scrap Iron, Bones,
Rags and Metal.
Phone No. 416 Jefferson st.