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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Fighting the German People

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: There are many who do not agree
with the distinction which President Wilson
makes between the imperial German govern
ment and the German people. One of them
is Brigadier General F. G. Stone, c. NJ. G.,
who says in THE Nineteenth Century" for
August:
Let US clear our minds Of cant. We are
at war with the German people, from the
all highest to the lowliest of his subjects.
We reciprocGte the hatred of the whole ma
ton by an equally cordial detestation of
their repulsive methods in war and in peace:
we recognize in them a nation of spies, from
the Kaiser TO the Kellner, from Won Bohlen
to the barber who had eaten our salt while
planning our destruction; we abhor their sub
sttution OF expediency for honor in all their
dealings; we detest them for their repudia-
ton Of the moral code of civilization and the
ethics OF the Christian religion; we shudder
with unspeakable disgust at the behavior Of
their men, women and children toward our
prisoners; we loathe the ghoulish glee
with which they murder the victims of
their submarines, the horrible abuse of the
IS s. signal with which they lure the would
be saviors TO watery grave, the treachery
with which they turn on their captors in the
field after being accorded honorable and hu-
name treatment as prisoners of war, and we
regard with inexpressible horror the bestia
outrages which they have committed in Bel
GUM, in France and in East Africa. They
have dedicated to us hymn of hate So
be it. Let them continue to hate us with
"a lasting hate their diabolical hymn in
sistently screams TO them TO do. For our
own part, let US remember that We are at
war with the German people, and that so
long as this generation lives it will be an
objectionable insult to our gallant dead and
reckless treachery to the living ever to allow
another German 10 set foot on our shores"
Is there not good deal to be said for
General Stones point of view rather than
President Wilson'S? ANTEPRUSSIAN.
Now York Sent 4 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05

coed, at the least decided check TO their
ideas of the taking over Of business by the
workers. He himself warns that 1t must
not be considered panacea for INDUSTRIAL
troubles, since its efficacy must depend on
the brains and mutual good will of the two
elements. Moreover, ut furnishes no maj
principles for the distribution OF the wealth
produced by the cooperation OF capital and
labor.
Another result which Mr. Hobson fore
sees is the appearance of struggle be-
tween the national industries themselves
when competition among members OF those
industries had been wiped out. For IN
stance, with capital and labor in the coal
industry harmoniously agreed on getting
high prices in order to give good profits
and high wages, other industries would
have to be protected. For that condition
state interference or regulation would be
the natural remedy.
This scheme is intended to apply only
to highly organized industries. 1t is to be
supplemented by an extension of the trade
boards act for unorganized or feebly or
ganized industries, under which commit
tees representing capital and labor and
disinterested individuals, appointed by the
Board of Trade, would fix standard mini
mum wages, enforceable on the whole
trade. The suggestion has also been made
that they have power to deal with hours
and other labor conditions. Thus says
Mr.. Hobson, "the problem of building up a
rev industrial order on basis of pacific
settlement of the claims of capital and
labor is likely to be tackled both at the top
and at the bottom Of the industrial system
If these proposals are adopted by the gov
eminent and the business world"
All skeptics to the contrary notwlth-
standing there never has been so great
degree of democracy in this country as to-
Gay, and the tendency is TO increase it po-
litically and industrially. There are two
plain lines of advancement possible-the
one advocated by the Industrial Workers
of the World, with the taking over of in
dustres by the united workers in them,
and the one on which this country has
started, in its war work. That policy may
easily evolute into a system such as has
been recommended in Great Britain. 1t
would be the obvious and logical line Of de-
velopment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Sturner
and example

The death of Boris Sturmer in Petro-
grad prison removes the second of the
figures which will in the future be con-
nected with the ruin of the Russian mon
archy. Rasputin was assassinated; Stur-
mer has died in a prison; Protopopoff re-
mains behind bars, the last of the three
great evil influences in the old Russian
Empire. Little by little the truth is be-
coming known how greatly Russia was
BETRAYED by those who ruled her in the
name of the Gar in the last two years
Of the empire.
We know now that Sturmer himself led
Rumania into the war by brutal ultima
tum sent to Bucharest on July l, 1916.
We know that when he had coerced Ru-
mania into the war he forthwith made
rlans and preparations to betray her. The
plans of Rumanian operations were in Ger
man hands before the German campaign
opened. The promise of the Russian army
that was TO support Rumanian divisions in
the Dobrudia was broken and the Ruma-
man DIVISIONS were lC1l W hCoIL hOIIOIl az
the hands of Mackensen.
After year we know now why the King
Of Rumana uttered that despairing cry
which filled the world with amazement at
the moment when Rumanian armies were
still advancing in Pennsylvania and Ru-
manian successes seemed assured. Already
the King knew that he had been betrayed /;
knew that Rumanian ruin was assured,
since the Russia46army had not come to
the DObrudja.
How much of the ammunition shortage
in 1915 was due to German agents like
Sturmer we do not yet know, but there
is small reason to doubt that when the
truth is at last revealed we shall per-
ceive that the Russian armies and the
Russian generals in the field were betrayed
from the very beginning and that Tannen-
berg had its faint Of treachery.
By the summer of 1916 the Sturmer
cabal was in complete control and the dis
organization Of Russia's military establish
nlent went forward rapidly. Even last
summer 1t was matter Of common report
that Brusioff made his great attack In
Volhynia without informing the Russian
Cabinet.
As for the Rasputin affair, it is wholly
Byzantine, defes credulity and remains in
Part at least unprintable. Never were the
destinies of so great a people in worse
hands, never was a nation more terribly
betrayed than was Russia by Sturmer,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Knocking Out Goliath

From The Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Goliath had the goods, but David had the
slingshot. The Kaiser could hurl projectiles
further than any competitor in Europe. He
had the goods with which to begin the war.
But in the days OF his preparation the Kaiser
did not consider that a David was shooting
IDEAS into crude American youths in the
historic shades of Princeton, and doing il
with such dexterity that he was becoming
past master in the art of putting light in
dark places and making truth recognizable
even by those who refused to recognize it
at all.
Mr.. Wilson has shot sentences into the
German psychosis that, in the results to be
achieved, make forty-two -centimetre shells
look like spitball,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Better Band Leaders Needed

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR: | was much interested in your e..
tcrial, entitled, "a Marching Song" Esq
c.ally in the part where you say I'VE 80
gest that more bands and better ea''f
more familiar tunes and better tunes. sho.i
set the time for their marching feet
We will never get better bands IN y
army until musicians get better pay, t''f"'
attracting a better grade Of PLAYERS. We 81
never have better bands until We get ot.N'
band leaders, who owe their appontnsf .
their ability, and not TO any other inrI''''
As far as | know, there is not one 20
mental band leader in any New loh |"
brooklyn regiment who can orcnestrsN I"
simplest march, or anything else in the ~
Of music. Much less do anything % .
way of musical composition.
If there is one, and VINO can demohs+'''
his ability along this line Of demsn+ 3
would certainly like TO know OF him -.
AS TO the grade OF marches played =
seldom hears a good, solid military mH'i
nowadays. Instead, nothing but ragtms =,
marches featuring the latest songs VS..
are given away by the publishers 'o' =
purpose of popularizng them; 'hereo! ,
creasing the sales for the piano and WV
arrangements.
I would say, in conclusion, that ! nave >
further interest in the subject, except -. =,
Yourself, a desire for better band: BANDS -
marches. IkIIV''"
Brooklyn, Aug. 81, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05

Protopopoff and Rasputin. But as mon
archy was ruined by treachery and in
German service, so democracy Is now being
corrupted by other agents, but to the same
end. Germany has found the way to
harness Russian radicals to her chariot as
she was able a year ago to harness Rus
sian reactionaries, and at the moment
when Boris Sturmer was dying in Petro-
grad prison he could still know that his
main object had been achieved. Russia
had been betrayed and had fallen before
German arms. The German capture OF
I.iga is a fitting accompaniment of Stur-
mer's death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Rush Hours on Nassau Street

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: |, being a daily reader Of your ~
paper, am taking the liberty Of writing w, :.
few lines to you to see II you will MOI -,
help me but thousands of other Peop.s ~
come down Nassau Street in the morning >.
20 up at night. Ny idea in writing " y.
is to try and get your cooperation - ~
ping all traffic say between and s'oo -,
and 4:3O and p. m. 1t is a mirse. 9,
nobody has been injured or killed oy N a.,
on Nassau Street. What have your N'.I.
to say for themselves mean the o','
use Nassau Street during the above n'''
New York, Aug. 81, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Four-F Dotted Slackers
Whether Dogs or Horses, They Have
No Place To-day
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR Before we start to kill the dogs of
this country let US first consider them from
truly economic standpoint. We have heard
much of the sentimental side Of the question;
indeed, there are some who are loath to re-
gard the situation from any other angle.
True, the dog is mans best friend" faithful
and trusty; but may we not take also the
practical view?
In Belgium, before the war, dogs pulled
the peasants laden cars to market Dogs are
invaluable in Red Cross service In suburban
communities many parents will not allow
their children to venture forth from home
unless accompanied by their vigiant pro-
tector, the dog. And such dogs as these eat
but the table scraps which would otherwise
be thrown away.
Those who have read Ollvant's Bob. Son
of Battle will never question the value Of
trained dogs in sheep raising; they are in
dispensable. But it is also true that COM
mon dogs, especially of the cur variety, which
is found in every rural district, are a menace
TO the industry. II dog chases flock of
thirty sheep and kills four of them, the in
jury to the remainder, the ewes and lambs,
far exceeds the loss of the four Severe dog
laws, with strict enforcement, are necessary
IN sheep raising regions.
But there are the dog slackers of the coun-
try, the kennel bred hounds and bird dogs
The members of this canine aristocracy con-
sumo food fit enough for humans, and render
nothing in return. They are kept simply TO
win prizes at shows and field meets and be-
cause no country home is complete without
kennels for a score or so of dogs
The same applies TO racehorses, with the
addition that racing involves betting, which
in itself is debasing and ruinous to public
welfare. And these blue-ribboned animals
not only devour huge quantities of grain
intended for human consumption, but also
employ the time of endless numbers Of
grooms and stablehands who might otherwise
be engaged in productive vacations
May we not make laws that apply TO both
dogs and horses? Require that both be reg
istered and licensed yearly Permit man
to own but one horse or dog not regularly
employed in some profitable work For fail
ure to comply with any of these laws impose
a fine on the offender, together with the
forfeiture of the animal, which would be sold
for public benefit-and leave the sheep rails
ing districts TO solve for themselves the
problem of the killer"
This nation is at war, and there is no place
for slackers-canine, equine or human.
ERIC GWYN.
Tolland Mass, Aug %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
One Enemy Less

There spoke sound sense, good law and
wise patriotism in Judge Speer's de-
cson upholding the action of the postal
authorities in barring Tom Watson's
PAPER, THE Jeffersonian," from the mails.
II was precisely the anarchy of Russia
toward which that reckless sheet was seek
ing to head this country; and, limited as
was its appeal and power, there was no
possible reason for tolerating its scurrility.
The court did we'll to refuse the protec-
ton of the law to such a fouter of all law
and right.
We do not pretend that the line is al
ways easy to draw or that injustice may
not at times be done. Our national tradi-
ton and habit look toward free speech
as the natural outlet Of discomfort. In
times Of peace the safe and sensible course
is to let tongues wag freely and permit
liberty to err on the side Of license. In
time of war no such looseness can be JUS
tfed When all the energies of the coun-
try are bent upon a single goal and every
,oice that delays or obstructs has a price
in blood, it is our right and duty to re-
strict speech to the lawful necessities Of
democratic government.
Those necessities do not include black
guarding the government or fomenting
ignorant passions. The sooner the Tom
Watsons of the country realize this truth
the safer for them and the better for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Honor to Lafayette!
.itor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: On September 6, Lafayette Day, we
will recall with gratitude what that great
Frenchman did for us in the Revolution. Also,
it is the third anniversary of the decisive bat
tie of the Marine, when (as your editorial Of
the I'd puts it, we became Indebted to France
for our permanent delverance from German
barbarsm."
As we reread history we note how Lafay-
cites remarkable carer symbolizes the ma
tional and international union of America
with France in a way not granted to the
career of any other leader of men. and that
now again. as in the Revolution these two
nations are faithful allies, fighting for an
equally righteous cause Also, we recall with
unique interest how General Lafayette,
when in Boston, in 1926, after he had laid the
cornerstone of Bunker Hill Monument at
a banquet gave this remarkable toast: ITO
the 18th of June, 1875. II shall see the foun-
dation of the United States Of Europe" Was
he a true prophet?
We know that IN the Revolution, although
he was our youngest general. no officer except
Washington equslled Lafayette in vigilance,
in perception, in promptitude of expedient
and self-possession in difficult crises. In &C .
tion Re was tireess, in council wise, uphold
ing even the dauntless spirit of Washing
ton by his enthusiastic admiration and ever
ready sympathy.
If Lafayette were with our American boys
now at the front, he would ndorse, as have
Lloyd George and President Wilson. those SOL
emn words of Lincoln in 1863: eve accepted
the war for an object. The war will end when
that object is attained. Under God, hope it
will never end until that time"
J. C. PUMPELLY.
New York, Sept. 2, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Great God of Battle

Great God Of Battle-hear
The immortal cry Of us who hive
For all that life shall give
OF Honor!
O God of Battle-hear,
Great God Of Battle-hear
The immortal cry of us who die
For all that Death calls high
And holy!
0 God of Battle-hear
Great God Of Battle-hear
The immortal cry Of US who love
This land--hold her above
Defeat
O God of Battle-hear.
Great God of Battle-hear.
Strengthen 10 steel and fire
The heart of our desire!
Honor-Death-and Victory inspire
o God of Battle-hear!
EMORY POTTLE.
Naples, y. y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
WHY Not Yankeesp

To the Editor of The Tribune. -.
Sir: | have read your editoris! o. -,
TENDER 2, headed why Not YANKEES
considerable interest. -,
An appropriate name for the Ame',s a,
soldier and one that carries with H. =.
present campaign abroad, all that we ~. ~,
ipate Of him. spiritually, mentally ana -, -
icallv. is the Husky" Your photogFapn "a.
produced), Part 8, page !, Of the same ID.
showing q battleship with its ere" OF ia
iesp enjoying the water, rightly lni Iscg
my meaning. =, ~ =.
Fort Terry, n. Y, Sept. 3, 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
Misplaced Missionary Work

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Please accept my admiration and
thanks for the excellent cartoon in this
mornings Tribune. Not only does it explain
why we are at war, but it also shows the in.
consistency and folly of the pacifsts de-
mands. Indeed it is true that only when
They Shall Have Learned How TO Say Resto.
ration, Then Peace by Negotiation Will Be
Morally Possible" A. R. BRYON.
Rdgefed, Conn, Sept. 3, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-05
"A. B 8.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Since Sammy" or "Sammies" a, a
nickname for our troops abroad has proven
Objectionable to them, would suggest that
they be necknamed the "A BIS" american
Boys.
This would be distinctive, expressive, pro-
nounceable by every tongue, short. unforget-
table and lacking any Objectionable feature
either from its significance, tendency 10 fri
volty or boastfulness. j. BRODIGAN.
New York, Sept 8, 1917,
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10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Both the official and the popular
manifestations of frendliness which have
greeted the japanese Mission spring from
a deep and unfeigned good will As to that
Japan need have no misgivings. Yet In
full account Of all relevant facts we can
not fail TO realize with regret and some
concern one obstacle to the thorough har-
mony which both sides so earnestly desire
The whole conception Of government as
an agency for gaining commercial advantage
which finds acceptance with the dominant
political elements in Japan is one which we
are forced to regard as in the highest de-
gree misjudged. In numerous instances IL
has been evident that Japan hopes to widen
the market for her manufacturers and
traders, to gain new opportunities for her
capitalists and technical experts, not
through the unsurpassed energy and pa
thence and intelligence of Japanese artisans
and men of affairs but by forciby thrust
ing aside competitors whom the japanese
might not be able, even by their own great
merits in fair competition, to overcome; by
securing exclusive opportunities, conces-
sions, markets; by diplomatic finesse or
diplomatic pressure, which is, in essence,
with only the thinnest disguise, CONNER
cal acquisition by the sword. This is no
unfair Characterization of Japan's CONNER
cal policy in China. She has secured tho
market Of Manchuria by methods which IN
cude discriminating duties in favor OF her
own goods. By the treaty with China two
years ago she extended for long period
her control of one railroad, seized control
of another railroad, acquired exclusive
rights Of investment and exploitation in
vast extent Of Chinese territory and seized
a share which may we'll become dominat-
ing interest in the chief ironproducing en-
terprise of China-al this virtually at the
mouth Of the cannon.
Ancient Colonial Tactics
It is not asserted that this policy is peculiar
ly Japanese. Germany, Russia and others have
at times followed like policy in the past.
II is, indeed, a relic Of the ancient colonial
policy that, formerly followed, has been
now generally discarded among advanced
nations. II is mentioned here not in any
unfriendly spirit or with any desire to mar
the present interchange Of courtesies and
lmentS-courteSleS ana compliments
are wasted if refuse TO recognize and
thus remove any obstacle to general conf
dence. In order that this obstacle may be
removed it is necessary that Japan recog-
nize and seek to establish for the Chinese
government and people an entire freedom
Of contract with all the outside powers, so
that the "open door"-the free entry Of
goods and capital-may be reality, as it
now is not.
Such change in Japan's policy would be
facilitated by the influence and support Of
the United States, by the growth Of liberal
opinion in many countries especially Rus
sia) during the war, by the existence al
ready in Japan of body of opinion favor
able to liberal policy, and, finally, by the
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New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
SOLDIERS ARREST YOUTHS

lloyd and Edward Mcrion, Giving
 This City As Home, Found Under
 Suspicious Circumstances on Bridge.
 Held up last night under seeming ly suspicious circumstances by sol- ciers guarding the Air Line bridge of the 'New Haven road at Mfddletown Lloyd Merton, aged IS years, and Ed ward Merton, aged IT, giving this city as their home address. are hay ing their conduct investigated by the Middletown authorities.
 The soldiers reported that the boys were trying to cross the bridge. when arrested, Edward having handker- chief tied over his mouth. and wear ing goggles and an eye shade. They claimed, according to their captors that they had a boat tied up at Mark hams boathouse in Portland and were on their way there when held up. The soldiers turned them over to Po- liceman Joseph Dunn, who took them to headquarters pending an investi- gation.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
CONN. Y. N. C. AIS SHARE
This State Agrees to Raise $l0,OOO Toward s, 900, ,OOO Fund to Be SDcl,t For War Work. 2

Hartford, April 20.-Plans for rais- ing connecticut's share of the Young Mems Christion association's $3,OOO,- 900 war work fund were discussed at a meeting of secretaries from prac- tically all the organizations in this state here this afternoon.
 A. H. whitford of Buffalo, who agreed to direct the national bureau of finance department of the work. was present and outlined the proposed methods of raising the money. MT. Whitford is general secretary of the Buffalo association. Connecticut's share in the fund would be $15,O0O MT, whitford announced. The repre- sentatives who attended the meeting today agreed to raise this amount.