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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
PRESIDENT POWERFUL RULER
UNDER CONGRESS- ACTS

United States, owned wholly or in
part by any citizen, corporation or
subject of any nation at war with
the United States.
Public Law No. 12-Under pub
lie law No. IL the president was
given the right to raise, organize
and equip the regular army; to
draft the national guard into the
federal service, and to raise an
additional army by selective con-
scription, and to fill the national
guard to it's war strength. The
president was also given almost
absolte control of exemptions in
the selective draft.
Appropriations-In the matter
Of appropriations President Will
son was given $1OO,OOO,OOO to
spend in his own discretion and
without report to congress for the
prosecution of the war. The
naval appropriation bill, passed in
the closing minutes of the last ses-
sion of congress, appropriated
$115,000,000 for the speeding up of
construction. The aviation law re-
Gently passed by congress appro-
priated $64O,O00,OOO for an in
crease in the air forces. This
money is to be spent under the
direction of the president.
Trading with the Enemy-The
trading with the enemy act gives
the president almost absolute pow
ers in the matter of determining
what is trading with the enemy
and in the prevention of such
business.
At the outset, of course, congress
granted the president the power
use the armed forces of the Unite
States, both land and sea, as he deem
proper for the successful prosecutio
If the war.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
Sim Fein Mission To
America.

During the past fortnight about 20
Sim Fein Clubs have been established
throughout Ireland. They are intend
ed to take an active part in future
Irish elections.
The new Provisional Executive of
Sim Fein, consisting of the Mansion
House Assembly Committee and six
delegates from Sim Fein and Liberty
Clubs, decided at a recent meeting to
demand passports for three members
of the Executive to proceed to the
United States to oppose the objects
of the Parliamentary mission there
namely, the collection of funds to op-
pose Sim Fein candidates.
Rev. J. Scanlon, P. p, presiding at
Sim Fein meeting at Scariff, said
in De Valera they had made the right
selection for East Glare and he ap-
pealed to the people to vote for him.
He praised the past services of the
Irish Party but he looked on their
actions for the past three years with
horror and disgust. Mr.. H. OBJ. Mo-
ran said the Party candidates claim
to the constituency was that he was
a Crown prosecutor for the Govern
ment A Sim Fein Club was formed.
A club was also established at Ros-
common and officers elected.
There is to be a muster of Sim
Feiners in Mulligar on Sunday, at
which Mr.. Griffith and some liberated
prisoners are expected.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
SACRED HEART INTENTION FOR AUGUST.

In anticipation an early termination of the great
conflict Pope Benedict has recommended for August
general intention of the Of the Sacred Heart
speedy adjustment of industrial conditions after the
The Holy Father evidently foresees the confusion
and contention that apt to in the efforts
get conditions after the long period
of change and strife that has almost annhilated the
charts and for the of civilization and
That principal of this trouble is be in
the adjustment of fair and equitable relations between
labor and capital is evidently the conclusion drawn from
his comprehensive of world affairs from his high
watch tower at Rome. Pope Leo XIII, in historic
cycca defined the reciprocal rights of labor and capital
with such clarity and force that the economists of the
world used it's dica almost universally accepted
axioms of their science.
is hardly necessary that the church is in SYM
pathy with all the worthy projects of labor such fair
shorter hours of employment improved living and
working conditions and proper restrictions of child and
labor Labor organizations for the protection of
the rights and advancement of the legitimate claims of
employees to be commended and encouraged they
should be permitted to wander after the false
of the socalstic agitaors The socialist is actually
potentially antieverything that is established and ap
proved in the existing ORDER regardless of it's
human wisdom and experience.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11

the smaller nations and of the of democracy would
hopelessly destroyed In her declared policies before
the circle of nations she would be stutfed to most
embarrassing degree.
the Mclaughlin resolution whose author declared his
intention to become American citizen within twenty
four hours of his arrival in this country and who has
pledged the support the entire organization
which he is the headhe Ancient Order of Hbernians
to support of the President in the need.
Mr.. RYAN DISTRUSTS THE IRISH CONVENTION.
In article published in the Philadelphia North Ameri
Michael Ryan, president United Irish League
gives up hope of any good that be expected from
Dublin Coming from a who has for many years
never failed rally the support of Irelands cause
the declaration of Mr. Ryan will command attention both
in America and Europe Heretofore he has favored
amentary agitation conducted under the leadership
Parnel Redmond and the Nationalist party against
the radical protagonsts of the Irish movement
the failure of the British enforce
Rule bill already the statute books has proved the
last to break down his faith in English pledges and
promises. He states
"Three times the British House passed
Home Rule bill Over the of the House of Lords
it became the sovereign law and such it is the
books There it sumbers shorn of its Sovereign
tyfor the old Tories have supplaned the Liberals and
again power The Irish people feel themselves to
cheated and their centuresod experience of
English malevolence and reachery is accentuated and
emphasized Hence the triumph of Sim Fen in recent
elections"
Basing his claims for complete independence the
strong position taken by President Wilson in behalf of
the smaller nationates he proceeds
1.-The United States has entered into this great struggle
the rule and triumph of democracies and to
preserve the rights small nationalities Ireland is
larger in than Belgium, Portugal Greece, Serbia
Switzerland, Denmark Holland, and exceeds ap
proaches of them in population 1t is part of no
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11

CONGRESSMAN McLAUGHLlNS RESOLUTION.
Congressman Joseph Mclaughlin, Congressman-at-large
of Pennsylvania introduced resolution in Congress
directing President and Secretary of State Ito make
Great Britain shall result in
establishment of government in Ireland similar to
that exists in Canada with full right
such legislation will promote the prosperity
country adequately develop it's and safe
guard the rights liberties interests of its
people,
Arguing in support of the resolution Mr. Mclaughlin
who is national president of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians points out not merely English question but
an International and the United States has much
right to share in it's settlement England has. Mr.
Mclaughlin contends with much force that nothing the
has in its power to do will consti
tute of help to the Allied cause than
the settlement of the question along the lines of
democracy and autonomy
1t be hoped that Congress will promptly take up
consideration of this important matter There can
improperly in its discussion for such expression
American opinion has been invited officially well as
unofcially by the British Lord Norhcfe
who may be regarded the special ambassador OF
his has repeatedly urged the American press
and people voice their suggestions the subject and
it is we'll that Lloyd George and his ministry
eagerly receptive to American counsel this difficult
situation The time is extremely opportune too for the
Irish convention" has begun it's sessions and is hardly
would fail of its purpose. If recommendation far
equitable democratic should be ignored in the
vention, then Engands good faith the champion OF
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
President Becomes Virtually Dictator
of the United States, With Load of
Authority Steadily Increasing, Law
Summary Shows.

Washington, Aug. 6.-War and con-
gress have made Woodrow Wilson the
virtual dictator of the United States
and the most powerful ruler in the
world.
Slowly and cumulatively congress
has been piling power and RESPONSE
bility on the chief executive since the
European war began, increasing the
speed and the load of authority in the
few months since the United States
entered the conflict.
The public has been too busy to
watch the development of this ire,
mendous growth Of executive power.
Even members of congress who par
ticipated in the grants were surprised
when Representative Medill McCor-
mick submitted today summary of
extraordinary authority which has
beer bestowed on President Wilson.
Congressman Mccormick made public
his summary of the more important
grants of power without comment:
Food Bill-Under the food bill
the president is given practically
absolute control over the transport
tation and distribution of food
stuffs; he is given power to fix
prices, to fix standards and grades
of certain fOodstuffs, to comman-
deer supplies and even to take
over plants, to license the importa-
ton, expectation, manufacture,
storage or distribution of neces.
saries, to prevent waste and so
prevent boarding, to purchase,
store, and sell necessaries at rea-
sonable prices, to prohibit the use
of food materials or feeds in the
production of distilled liquors, ex-
cept for governmental, industrial,
manufacturing, or medicinal pur-
poses; to control the making of
beer and wine and to prevent, if
he sees fit, during the period of
the war.
Bond Issue-Under the bond is
sue law Mr.. Wilson was given
power to issue $7,O0O,0OO,0OO in
bonds, and to loan not to exceed
$4,000, 100000 to the Allies. Con-
gress gave him absolutely free
hand in the distribution Of the
$3,OO0,0OO,OOO. The secretary of
the treasurery was given the i'm
mediate harding of the bond is
sue, but provision was made he
should exercise it only with the
approval of the president.
Espionage Act-Under the es-
pionage act, approved June Is, the
president was given broad embar
go powers, as we'll as absolute
powers over the clearance of
ships.
Urgent Deficiency Bill-Under
the urgent deficiency bill the
president was given power to
commander ships, and ship plants
and shipbuilding material needed
during the war, and to expend
$750,O00,O0O to carry out the pur-
pose of the act.
Public Laws No. 12-Under pub
lie law No. IL the president was
given the right to take over YES
sells within the jurisdiction of the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11

affairs of the British Parliament, and non-suppor of Eng
land in the great
Having view these basic principles of the Sim Fein
Dr. Coyle proceeds anayze its practicabty
wisdom points that the effect Of this posi-
ton is exclude renegades traitors the 10000
Irishmen who at the fighting front, and who
might seriously object such classification and whose
pride in their has been powerfully enhanced by
the that they also supporting the Stars and
Stripes of America.
Are the Sim Feners then expect help of America,
now an ally Great Britain, while they seeking
defeat of Great Britain and incidentally that of America
too? Will America in spirit of altrusm overlook the
sacrifice of thousands of lives and the expenditure of
fifteen billions of dollars Counting only the first of
war; to confer favors upon her avowed enemies?
What will the Sim Fein do to place Ireland in the
position among the small nations Belgium Poland
Serbia and Others which have made such tremendous
sacrifices their liberties? Are they fighting for the
democracy which they expect to get at the
ference?
These are few the pertinent questions that the
party 1t will be observed of that all the
defeat of the Teutonic and the victory of the
Allies. Should the defeat of the
Allies the matter would take different aspect It
WE'LL however, that these questions should be raised
answered. that the future of Ireland shall be
determined by haphazard chance but in the light
OF prudent foresight and calculation.
John D. Crimmons the New York contractor, did not
when he his check for thousand
of c. fund.- but wrote letter stating
will contribute five hundred dollars annually for
maintenance while the lasts Are there not some
other wealthy Catholics who will follow this excellent
example? Our in an intensely listening attitude
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
Dr.. Mahaffy Says ireland Is Prosperous
and Rich Farmers Reaping Great
Harvest-Food Prices Have
laAanaA>A R..S

Increased But incomes
Have Doubled.
The Provost of Trinity College, DR..
Mahaffy, says Ireland was never so
rich. The farmers never reaped so
large harvest of gold, nor have me-
chanics before received such high
wages. Food prices have increased,
but incomes have doubled or even
trebled. Meat is from four to eight
cents pound cheaper than in Lon
don, and bread, milk, vegetables and
eggs are also sold at lower prices.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-11
THE SOLDIERS AND THE BOYS.

The boys in khaki and the boys in blue becoming
ubiquitous On the Streets in the stores at the movies
theatres and churches trains boats streetcars and
automobiles we'll in their temporary and perma-
encampments they conspicuous feature of
everyday experience. AS time passes they will become
numerous and important in their asso-
relation with the non-military of the
population. For many months to come as Uncle Sam
successive drafts for service these young
distinct highly interesting section of
the population of cities and towns and like Hamlet
will be "the observed of all Observers They will at
tract especially the attention and observation of children
youths who of that plastic period of age when
their minds most susceptible to the conditions of
their environment. Boys eager to see and initiate
soldiers in their carriage discipline and social be-
havior They naturally alert to initiate the actions
and follow the examples of those whom they love and
admire, and the soldier will rank higher in their
than the ordinary policeman. Are the
cruts conscious of the powerful influence they will exert
upon boys who interested in them that they
soldiers doing? In they instructors to-
the whole community we'll their admirng young
friends Their behavior and etiquette in public places
will lasting impression the remainder Of
community, who will to certain extent follow their
guidance respect to matters of social conduct
especially reference to points relating to the flag, the
national anthem, patriotic emblems, pictures etc.
It hoped therefore, that during their short
journ cities and the soldier boys will bear
they typical of the best that Uncle Sam
Produces their bearing and discipline will be
such as to both their younger and older friends of
the general community Their gentlemanly conduct and
manly bearing in public life will effect wholesome re-
life of their fellow citizens among
those who are not too old to learn
Speaking of "what-has become ofs, where is the
satistican who furnished with the annual summary
results of the war? We well
into the fourth year Donnybrook but yet
we have observe the yearly of the
ceedng Have experts been conscrpted or has the
task become Herculean discourage them has
the censor put pedal this line of nformatfon
Let us take bearings again a preliminary to
concentration mighty effort bring humanity back
again to the paths of Christian civilization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16

government at this ,convcn ion will
be: national and military highways;
Federal and State aid: maintenance
convict labor: road financing: concrete,
brick and bituminous roads; closer CO.
operation between States in highway
plans, and standardization of highway
work.
Among the speakers will be John
Craft of Mobile. president of the Ala
bama Good Roads Association, whose
subject will be National Military
Highways: a. p. Williams. of Charles
ton. chairman of State Road Commits
sion of West Virginia, who will dis
cuss "Co-Operation and Standardized
ton" Other speakers on the various
subjects will be c. B. Scott, OF Rich
mond, assistant highway commissioner
OF Virginia: w. S. Keller. of Mont
Gomery, State highway engineer of
Alabama; H. y. Kramer, of jackson,
State highway commissioner of Mis-
sissippi; j. G. Batchelder. OF the Amer
lean Automobile Association, Washing
ton; Rodman Wiley, of Frankfort,
State commissioner of public roads in
Kentucky; A. NJ. Nelson, State highway
engineer of Tennessee; j. j. Murray,
secretary of State Highway Depart
mcnt Of Tennessee; Judge Arthur
Crownover. OF Winchester. chairman
OF the Tennessee Highway Commission,
and Tom Rye. Governor of Tennessee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16

dealer who sells tho car best adapted
for your needs. you can then look
around for tho most satisfactory offer
for your old car. Any reliable dealer
may BIO expected to give you reason
able and satisfactory price.
"Tf you are buying a used car, by no
means purchase on appearance alone.
Again, the most important suggestion
to bear in mind is that you do busl-
ness with trustworthy dealer. BY so
doing you avoid the possibility OF find
ing yourself in possession OF a stolen
car. which may DO taken away from you
Mt any moment.
THE history of the used car. which
you contemplate purchasing. should bo
gone Into most carefully. You should
know how long tho dealer has had It
on hand. how many miles 1t has been
run. and whether the dealer bought 1t
new or second hand.
When you have gained this infor-
nation. you should thoroughly examine
all OF its mechanical parts. Pay spe:
cial attention to tho compression. the
cooling system. the transmission, car
buretor and brakes. Defects In any
OF those parts may cause trouble and
annoyance In the future"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16
USED-CAR BUSINESS
AN IMPORTANT FACTOR
Suggestions which Should Prove Of
Value Both From Service and
Economical Standpoints.

To those motorists who anticipate
selling used car or buying one, John
n. WHY'S. head OF tho WHY'S Overland
Company, OF Toledo, Ohio. offers sew
sral suggestions which should provo
valuable both from service and econo-
mical standpoints.
At this season OF the year the used
car business is one OF tho most i'm
portant factors in the motor trade.
Find the new car which best an
swers your requirements and gives you
the best value for its list price before
you attempt to market the old car" is
the first suggestion Mr.. WHY'S makes.
Dealers have been known to offer
from $500 to $1,000 for tho Same used
car on trade deal. and the extreme
range OF offer simply means that the
dealer offering a thousand dollars Is
probably exchanging for it new car
listed for much moro than it's actual
value. The $500 offer may have been a
better bargain. from the standpoint OF
value received.
After YOU have found reliable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16

already been sent.
Ambulanccs arc needed with the
Russian armies almost more than any
other form OF relief. On the eastern
front there are now only 5000 vehicles
for the transportation Of the wounded,
while on the French front. only a third
IN length, there are $4,000 ambulances.
The automobiles now being shipped
by the Red Cross will equip one Rus
sian army corps with five complete
ambulance sections.
Each section will include fifteen
motor ambulances, one auto bus for
transporting slightly wounded, one
Kitchen trailer, and one dressing sta
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16
The Hudson Super-Siix
AS: 1t Is Affected By New Prices
Suppose We Look at it This Way---

You are offered your choice of great
variety of automobiles
All you are asked to pay for the car of
your choice is the difference between
what the car sells for and the price of
Hudson Super-SiX
Here are cars which sell at $500 70
Slooo Until recently they were priced
at between $1,000 and 81 400
But now they sell for more because re-
cent increases in material costs has forced
selllng prices up to their present levels.
80 the only difference you must paw for a
hudson SuperSX is less than 500.
Could you, under such circumstances.
give even second thought to such q
ear Wouldn't you be like the more than
forty thousand who have already bought
Super-SiXes? Hudson was their first
choice
or let us suppose you already own one
Oh those cars that has recently advanced
us prices. And to emphasize the point
suppose before you had even taken de-
livery OF the car some one offered Won 2
Drahd new Hudson Super-Si for your car
IL you would give him not more than 500
10 Doot. There wouldn't be any hosjtancv
on your part in that case, now would
there?, INV "ou'o
THAT'S the situation as it stands TODAY
ne o'a1er cars have had to advance their
Urges 70 much that it has entirely read
;us9edi the OASIS Of values as they were
khn"H only A few weeks ago. II has
orpgsh1 former cheaper cars up to about