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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Metals

The metal markets were practically
at standstill yesterday. Even the
small dealers who have been quoting
prices contrary to the practice of the
big producers were temporarily out of
the market. In the lead trade interest
was centred on the expected announce
mont from Washington Of the gov
errment's requirements.
Current spot prices for a few OF the
principal metals and metal products,
compared with those prevailing at the
corresponding time of last year, follow:
Current Agar
price. ago.
Pig iron, Mol foun-
dry, ton. ...... $500 S20.75
Steel billcts, Pitts
burgh, ton. 10000 41.0o
Copper,electrolytic,
ID. ............ 1850 500 1854
Tin, ID. $50 .38l4
Lead, Id. ........ ~ .06
Spelter est. LOUIS,
ID. ............. .os1s .os1a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
EDITOR
FROM THE GALLERY.

\ good MANY ptOp" went TO the oIH'ra House last
night prepared to disagree absolutely with the
PERFORMERS who were TO discuss the "redlight abate
ment bill" knowing comparatively little of the
bill they felt il TO be wild scheme OF "holier-
general opinion.
An observer of the Star Bulletin staff sat in the
gallery and this is what he saw:
The great majority Of men and women deeply i'm
pressed by the common arguments in favor Of
the abatement act
The women particularly applaudng the state
ment that the act aims TO get at the vice-landord
quite as much as at the unfortunate in life
of shame.
I Several groups Of men who capped their hands
and stamped their feet when the sole opponent of
the bill made his falkland most of these men few
minutes later appIauding much more heartily when
another speaker pointed out the Stiffness of the ex
cuses advanced for breaking the moral laws.
FOur-ffths of the audience, to judge by the ap-
plausc favored the passage Of the act; of the other
fifth, about half gave no indication way an
other; the other half had some approval for both
sides
Possibly the most significant indication of the en-
tire meeting that numbers of men in the gallery
who whispered or muttered jeers as the meeting be-
gan soon listened with closest attention and toward
the close began showing their approval of the argu
ment that Honolulu should have this abatement law
to help make it clean in every section it is in
some of its sections.
In other words, the meeting was effective in meet
ing opposition sentiment. 1t was convincing
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
MARCH ), 1917
AM5ERMAN's PLOT.

Dr. Alfred Ziihmerman German secretary Of for.
eign affairs has been regarded as friend Of Amer
ica-one Of the few men in Berlin oficaldom who
hoped and worked for continuance Of friendly re-
latiOns between the two nations.
So he was considered by American correspondents
In Berlin. by MANY other Americans who knew him,
and according TO hints by the American diplomatic
representatives in the Central Powers.
The exposure of his clumsy, brutal plot is there
fore the surprising and shocking because il re-
vcals him not as Il sincere friend Of the United
States but as an itriguer who did not hesitate, with
fair words and smiling face. TO scheme against the
peace OF Ilc American hemisphere.
Isut after all. Iimmcrmann proposals that Japan
should turn traitor to the Allies and that Mexico
should join this league of despoers is logical
quenee in the chain of shOrtsighted and discIrditcd
German diplomacy.
Iris part of the diplomacy which c0unscled the
violation of Belgium for military expediency; which
advised the program OF 'frghtfuness' on sea and
land; which attempted TO win the confidence of the
world by tearing up treaties and the sympathy of
the world by numbering helpless non-cOmbatants,
Ziilmerman's action is part and parcel of the
strangely obtuse reckoning of the Teuton official
mind. When he said on Saturday that he saw no
''unfriendness" in his course, it was probably with
no dDuble.peiled meaning; it probably no sardO-
mic comment The German foreign secretary doubt
less spoke the truth He saw no unfriendliness, he
could see no hostility, in such plot, ustifyng his
scehng on the ground that ii would only be carried
out IN event of war. His attitude is that now.
familiar attitude of the German official who justifes
anr bet if done in the name of his country and his
kaiser. That the weeonsidered opinion of the
world has outlawed such an attitude appears TO
make not fhe slightest difference inside the iron
ring" .... 49,. ... ...- I.
Nevertheless Zimmerman will probably be held
by his government TO have Observation-Disclosures his
plot was exposed. And for this exposure he is like
ly to pay the penalty that Jagow paid when that
4stute foreign secretary failed TO purchase Russia
few months ago. Won JagOw's plot to wean Russia
5 from the Entente group-ccrTupt the soul Of the
Cars governmeut-fafled and the Duma exposed
HIM He was allowed TO retire with a convenient
ailment and a couple of decorations. Not improb
ably Zmmernann's health will also begin TO suffer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
MARCHING ON.

The cause of prohibition. now before Hawaii as
perhaps the most vital issue of the present legsla
ture, is ''marching on
In another column today correspondent refers
to effects seen in Oregon. Below are a number of
newspaper dispatches giving an Indication of the
sweep of prohibition sentiment the mainland:
SALEM (Or.)-Oregon's "bonc-dry," absolute
prohibition bill was passed by unanimous vote in
the state senate here today. This measure, has al
ready been passed by the house of representatives
IzaSALEM 4 u. \ Oregon is "bone dry"~toafght
tGovernor James Withycombc at p. NJ today sign
ed the absolute prohibition bill recently passed by
the legislature and Immediately it became law. No
more orders for liquor, permitted under the previous
law, can be sent. but mail-order houses in other
states have five days in which to Gil orders
hand.
WASHlNGTON.-Th Alaska "bonc dry pro
hibitiOn bill, already passed by the senate, WAS
passed today in tile house with "A roll call after
unsuccessful fight to prevent its consideration.
NASHVILLE Tenn -Iovernor Rye today
signed the bone dry" bill, which puts end to all
shipments of liquor as beverage into the state after
March l.
INDIANAPOLIS (Ind. THE state wide prOh
bition bill, which would make Indiana dry after
April ,, 1918 passed by the state senate today
3S to II. The bill already had passed the house.
CARSON CITY (Nev.)-By vote of 81 to 5 the
prohibition bill rejected in the assembly of Ne
vada. 1t was the opinion of nearly all who voted
against the measure that it should come directly be
fore the people, and it thought by them if the
bill passed the legislature that it would be signed
by Governor Boyle and the people would not get
chance 10 vote on it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
THE PATH TO PEACE.
FROM DAILY FrNANcIM AMERICA.

From DAILY FINANCIAL AMERICA.
Those who desire TO gain as clear an idea as pos
sible. under complex and confusing conditions, of
matters pertaining 10 the war, should bear in mind
that Germany Us today conducting on larger and
more vigorous Scale than ever before campaign Of
publicity deliberately intended TO distort and con
ceal her actual situation and purposes.
Not a single means is being neglected by Germany
10 induce the world to forget her crimes of the past
two and half years and 10 hide the fact OF her in
ability 10 sustain many further sacrifices for the
prosecution of the She realizes that if she can
but partly succeed in this effort she will have sub
stantialy fortified her power to deal with the Allies
and the world on selfish basis.
II is TO be remembered, in the patent effort of
Berlin TO blur the memory and vision Of the socallsd
neutral world. that Germany's performances of the
past two and half years towards Belgium, towards
noncombatants and neutrals, offer nothing TO indl-
cate the sincerity of any of her present moves. She
has violated tpaties, murdered innocents, broken
the recognized rules Of warfare. aoued promises to
nations not engaged in the war and in every con
ceirabe way revealed beyond all question her deep
SEATED intention 10 do nothing which will not serve
her own selfish and criminal purposes.
Now. when We speak thus of Germany, mean
the Kaiser and the mitaristic group which are re-
sponsible for the war and the manner in which il
has been conducted in the name of Germany. Not
for moment do We believe that the German public
herocaly united though it be in the prosecution of
TIRE conflict, would countenance the actions of its
leaders as indicated above if that public could but
gain adequate view of the truth of the past and
present situation. We believe that the German pub
lie, if aware of this, would insist that the German
government seek to redeem itself morally at least
60 the extent of such action would prove sincerity
in efforts for a just peace.
Germany no doubt can gain neutral support, con.
crted and powerful in behalf of peace if she proves
TO the world that she desires nothing other than a
just peace. The most effcacious means for proving
this sincerity is within her own hand
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
HOW PROHIBITION HAS HELPED
OREGON

Honolulu, March 2, 1917.
Editor. Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Dear Sir: Apropos of your editorial
on the Vets and Drys:
A few years ago Jacksonville, Ore,
found the county Jail too small to &C.
commodate the county DRINKS, vag-
rants and criminals, so they put up
a fine new Jail.
Then the state went dry. Last
summer a wild youth in garage stole
our camera, was caught and given
three weeks in the new Jail, and I
heard there that he was not only the
only prisoner there, but that for the
three months previous the new jail
held no occupant.
Doesn't this speak for itself? also
noticed that in Medford, Ore, all the
tramps and street buns had vanished
and at night the tawdry followers Of
the oldest profession had vanished
from their usual haunts.
Hotels, saloons and clubs naturally
fight to the last ditch against prohi.
bition for their profits of ESQ to 300
per cent vanish when the towns go
dry.
But family life. business and bank
accounts profit thereby, and higher
standard of decsncy is undoubtedly
established WHEREVER the god Booze
is driven out
am not a prohibitionist myself, and
/ have always been accustomed TO a
moderate amount Of wine. ETC., but |
voted dry at the last California cleo
ton and am quite willing to give up
my habits of a lifetime If thereby |
can advance the welfare of my state.
Yours truly,
A. MALIHINI
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
APPRECIATION

Honolulu. March 2. 1917.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: The members of the Mochi'
zuki Club: together with the commit
tee in charge of the Japan Night,
which was given at the clubs grounds
at Waikiki on the 23d Of February,
1917. hereby extend to you their sin
cere thanks for your kind assistance
in making the entertainment the sue
cess 1t was.
The committee is more than CRATE.
full for the kind support given them
by their friends, and can not but think
that such entertainments will help to
bring a closer and better feeling OF re-
laticnship between the different ma
tionalities.
Thanking you again for your kind
ness. and in which the Japanese resi-,
dents also join, we are.
Yours most 4obediently,
DIR. J. UCHlDA.
Chairman, Committee of the japan
Night"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
FAVoRs ANOTHER LIQUOR BILL

Honolulu. Hawaii. March 3, 1917
Editor, Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: The liquor question in the terri
tory of Hawaii is the most important
one at the present time. The legisla
ture is In session. The Republican
party is in control of the legislature.
Both the house and senate are COM
posed of senators and representatives
who are pronounced Republicans. On
them the responsibility rests. They
cannot shirk the issue. There are
nearly 1000 troops in the territory
Of Hawaii. Diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and a Euro
pean power have been severed. The
war clouds are hanging over the ma
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

which is now under way special atten-
ton will be given to inducing bust
nessmen to enter this branch of the
government It is said that the war
has shown 1t to be imperative In the
governments interest to have IN the
service more businessmen with spe-
cial knowledge Of the requirements Of
British traders In the foreign ports IN
which they may be accredited. A COM
mittee CT the foreign office Is. now
at work on the reorganization scheme.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
Le%eg9kFIl!MEE7 IoR!gyQ
TIE PRESIDENT ANo me FILIsUsrER" IN CONGRESS

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: What a aonGCrful phrase
maker is our President. True, some
of these, as too proud TO fight, have
been misinterpreted. but what a fine
saying ii Is that the twelve senators
who yesterday stood against his will
represent no opinion save their own.
and that blocking his will was "a con-
temptible trick" Perhaps SelatCr
Hitchcock put il Getter-that they rep
resent nobody except themselves.
What perfect characterization OF the
leader La Toilette, himself nobody.
He has forced himself against the
opinion of all the somebodies in Wis
consin-wealth, culture, intelligence.
political organiZation-intO his pre-
sent position, to which he has been
just reelected by an overwhelming
vote. 1t is true that culture and intel
ligence have swung to his side in Wis
consin, but yet in the main he repre-
SCENTS nobody-save the common peO-
pie. There is Cummins. Everybody
agrees that the wise Republican lead
ers of Iowa made a mistake in not
taking Cummins in; he is able. sim
cere. interchangeable He appealed TO
the nobodies Of Iowa and now repre-
sents them in the senate, much
against the opinion" of Iowa. He
represents nobody" but the common
people. And there is my friend
Works. whom | have known for more
than 80 years, always chasing an
ideal. He pursued one ideal in the
Unicn Army so years and more ago,
and when | saw him in August, 1910,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

he told me that he and Hiram John
son had been since April chasing an
other ideal in getting acquainted with
the nobOdies OF California who elected
him TO the United States senate. WHAT
an infamous ideal these men stood
for! Although willing 10 allow the
President to arm all merchantmen
carrying innocent goods, they took
the infamous stand that America
should not arm vessels carrying MUM
tons Of war. although those munitions
we're to be used for the praiseWorthy
purpose Ct furnishing the comb8tants
in this noble this holy. this righteous
and necessary war, with which to XIII.
not only each other. but women and
children infamous nen. representa-
tives OF the opinion Of nobody, certain
ly not the ml'Iuns of American peo-
pie who directly or indirectly. share
in the blood-stained profits Of the mu-
milton traffic.
Why not abolish the Senate and the
House OF Representatives? Why not
abolish the opportunity for free dis
CussiOn CT principles fundamental in
our government. and let the will OF
our uncrowned king, or rather his in.
depreciation of the public will for the
moment. in which 1t Is claimed he
excels even Roosevelt. be carried out
without opposition? Away with the
period for considerate thought, for
reflection. for a compa iSDn With the
experiences Of the past, and on with
the free play of impulse. What We
want is action. not thought, or even
thoughtful action!
DAVID l.. WITHINGTOE.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

self enough to write to the press con-
Germ ng matters which are vital. but
this question calls and calls loudly
upon those who are interested In the
welfare OF Hawaii for action.
Yours sincerely,
GEO. A. DAVIS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

Ii was fortunate that Ambassador Gerard's speech
at the Berlin banquet so enraged the Reventlow
press that the speech was called an insult. That
helps the situation in France and England-Spring
field Republican.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

The park superintendent announces that those
muchdiscussed irOnwOOd trees arc dying, anyway.
This ought to 20 far to console the cOnservaionsts
who demand that they be saved at the cost of engi-
neering efficiency.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

4 serious movement is on foot in the South to re-
duce the cotton acreage very radically. So the wise
man will do we'll to lay in this years stock of pure
imported olive oil before the prices goes up-Boston
Advertiser
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

Some folks actually appear disappointed because
the legislature hasn't stirred up a real row.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

One consolation if the congressional party does
not come is that will have $4,000 more to spend
on roads
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

Carranza is quoted as saying there amt no plot.
Unfortunately nobody north Of the Rio Grande will
believe him.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

The president refuses to give the inauguration
ball next March, so we suppose some of the frater
nifty boys in the Electoral College will just pull off
aquiet little dance somewhere.-Boston Advertiser
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

Austria is hesitatng whether not TO follow Ger
many's lead. Judging by the corner Austria is now
in, Vienna cant be blamed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

"tiermany Will Fight to the Finish" says Herr
Somebody -or-Other. Whose?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

DIR. Zimmerman must have gone to school with
DIR. Dumba,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
NEW CONSULAR SERVICE

rBy Associated PrsssI
LONDON, Eng.-In the reorganlza-
ticn of the British consular service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
APPOINTMENT OF
LEGAL AIDS MADE
Official Approval of Wen Recommend
ed for Advisory Beard is Re-
ceiFed Here.

Judge n. A. Larson. c. L. Walker
and Albert Huber have been officially
appointed, respectively, chairman and
members Of the Rock Island legal adj
visory board. Word of their appoint
ment by President Wilson was receiy-
ed by Judge Larson from Adiutant
General T. s. Dickson in a telegram
this morning
The message TO Judge Larson fol-
lows:
"You have been appointed chairman
of the Rock Island advisory board aud
&c. L. Walker and Albert Huber have
been appointed members You are at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

a Swiss traveller, following the great
battle of Sclferino in 1859 In honor
OF Switzerland. where the convention
vas held. and Of Dunant. a native OF
that country, the treaty convention
adopted the flag IL still hies. 1t is the
flag OF Switzerland with the c0iors re-
versed-a white flag with red Greek
cross In the center. The Swiss flag is
red with white cross.
Today the Red Cross flag is All EN-
blem OF humanity known and recog-
nized throughout the civilized world
II is an International flag, badge OF
worldwide cooperation in the relief OF
distress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
ATTENTION. MEMBERS.

All members OF Buford post No. 243,
G. A r., are requested to meet in Me-
mortal hall at the court house at 1880
p. m, Dec o. Nomination and cleo
ton Of officers for the ensuing year.
G. II. CHURCH, Commander.
W. H. Carpenter, Adjutant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
HUNDREDS GIVEN
SERVICE INSIGNIA
Flags Are In Great Demand by Men,
bcrs OF Red Gross, Chapter Re-
port Announces.
POSTERS APPEAR IN WINDOWS
Those Who Have Them Are Urged TO
Place Electric Bulb Back OF
Them for Eject.

The Office Of the local chapter Of the
American Red Cross in the State Bank
building has been the mecca for hum
dreds OF Rock Island members who
have Needed the call Of the national
organization 70 post the Red Cross
service flag az one OF the helpful
tBings they may do in connection with
campaign for .000 900 new members
by Christmas. Tho flags are printed on
thin paper so they can be easily past
ed 10 the windows Of homes, stores or
offices and II Red Cross seals are
ased for this purpose, $50 muck the bet
Tor. These seals are sold i'm order to
provide funds for the Red Cross anti
tuberculosis campaign in Illinois.
While the seals have TO be paid for,
the service flags, with extra crosses
for the various members of the fam
Nv who may be enrolled as members.
are furnished absolutely free OF
charge. All % member has to do is 70
call al local headquarters and get his
Tag.
In case every member Of a family is
y member of the Red Cross. tn addi-
ton 20 the small crosses attached to
the Gag as evidence of that fact. the
family is entitled TO a separate sticker
bearing the insignia "lQ0'o' in large
rel figures. which should be posted in
ihe window Just above the flag.
Mention has been made Of the sus-
gestion Of the national Christmas
campaign committee that all Red
Cross service flags be illuminated on
Christmas eve by placing lighted can
dies behind them, but the local COM
mittee Is not inclined to favor that
idea. owing to the imminent danger Of
fires. Usually, lace curtains and
Grapes hang so close TO the poiCt
where the candle would have to be
placed that % is deemed wisest not to
run the risk OF q disastrous blaze by
following the candle-light suggestion,
In many cases. however, 1t may be
possible % place an electric fash
light or a small bulb connected with
the city lighting service, directly be-
hind the dag and where this can be
done, the transparency effect will be
very pretty
Only q few days remains In which
TO secure service flags for Christmas
display. so all members of the REQ
Cross society are urged TO call fol-
them at once. On next Sunday, wher
the canvassing committee are out
they Will not need to stop at any
rome where the 1900" sign is vlsi
bic,
Origin Of Red Gross Flag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Already at Nark.


Despite the fact the official appoint
ments we're Not received until this
morning, the advisory board has been
on duty since o'clock yesterday
morning, assisting regisuants in max
ing out their questionnaires This is
the result Of Judge Larson taking the
initiative Monday and calling a meet
ing OF the men recommended as menu
bers Of the advisory board and out
lining and completing the work OF or
ganization. Therefore, when official
sord Of the appointment came this
morning confirming the Recommended
tons recently made TO the governor
by the bar association, there was moth
ing TO be done but to 90 ahead with
the work on the missionaries q pos
sible delay Of several days having
been thus prevented.
ALL the news all the time-Tshe Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
0rlgin nf Rad Crnss Flne.

The origin OF the Red Cross flag
NAV We unknown to many who are
familiar with the flaming cross on the
field of white The first Red Cross
treaty was signed at Geneva, Switzer-
p land, in 1864. as a result Of q famous
article written BY Jean Henri DunaDt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

liberty, til carrying on your duties, TO
appoint as many associate members to |
serve On the board as you may desire /
s.F<S. DICKSON,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

]. THE ]. TO J.'S.
Join the jostle to Josephson's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

All the news all the time-The Argus