New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
Dreyfuss Says
Germany Will
Lose the War
Pittsburgh Magnatc Disposes
of World Struggle-Ebbets
Talks Baseball
By Louis Lee Arms

burgh, yesterday. Outside of that. not
very much happened. To be sure,
Charles Holiday Ebbcts spoke at
length OF the advantage Of the cigh-
teen-playcr limit, but the feature Of
the annual gathering Of the diamond
clan at the Waldorf was Barney Drcy-
fuss's summary disposal Of the leu
tonic war hordcs OF "Mittel-Europia."
81 was born in Friebure, in Baden"
said Mr.. Dreyfuss, with a Pittsburgh
accent, "but ] have lived in this coun-
try for thirty-six years. Ny brother
Welty is fighting in Germany, but he
is on the losing side.
Germany is misguided nation.
They are hypnotizcd by the chimera Of
the Hohenzollerns. 1t is taught in the
schools. We were all Prussianized
am glad ! am in the United States"
Mr.. Drcyfuss paused TO quar his
mineral water
"Thc Russians have released 100000
prisoners who have partaken of the ad-
vantagcs Of democracy. The Russians
who have been released from Germany
have felt the yoke Of autocracy. There
is no doubt in my mind but that all OF
the prisoners will be definitely against
the imperial German government. It
looks as though 1918 will be a banner
baseball year.
Thus Mr.. Drayfuss disposed OF the
advanced pulse of a throbbing mum
dane sphcriod and passed on easily 10
the important business of baseball.
Questions To BE Settled
"lf the American League had de-
clarcd for "A joint meeting at Chicago
we should by all means subscribe to
it, We arc not children. There are
many questions that need to be
thrashed out. and there should be no
haggling over the date or the place OF
the meeting
This was an opinion which met with
the entire approval Of Charles Holiday
Ebbets, of Brooklyn. though he was
optimistic 10 the extent Of believing
that the National League could con
clude the routine business Of its meet
ing in time TO attend the joint con-
ycntion of the two leagues.
Eighteen players are as much as
any team needs began Mr.. Ebbets.
"When the Allies take Lens and move
on to Lille" added Magnate Dreyfuss.
"With eighteen players there will be
TO bench warmers, no critics OF mac
ton said Mr.. Ebbets.
"The great trouble with the Allies
offence is that il has not been able tn
retain the ground it had gained con
tinued Mr.. Dreyfuss. II, for instance,
the British and the Canadian line were
to press on to Ostend"--
"Why do we need "A substitute runner
on bases who does that and nothing
more" said Mr. Ebbets.
"Conceding that the surrender OF the
Russians releases perhaps million OF
the German troops 20 the Western
front il is still reasonable 10 believe
tnat the additional strength o. the
American army will so'--- declared
Ir. Dreyfuss.
Should Not Sit Idly
"Furthermore.' said Mr. Ebbets. 1--WE
should not for moment SIT idly by
/ while the international League is dy-
ing. We should contribute to the sup
, port of this league, inasmuch as the
success of minor league baseball is
! vital"--
ain the last British offensive it was
proved that the need OF heavy ar
/ tillery barrage could be supplanted by
+ the judicious use of armored tanks
and"--said Mr.. Dreyfuss.
"If there are any matters pertaining
to the length OF the 1918 bsse6sl
schedule that should be settled, they
should be passed upon now" said Mr.
Ebbets.
Furthermore" declared the patriotic
Mr.. Dreyfuss, Il am not sure that the
French. English and Canadian prison.
ers have been treated with any regard
/ for the precepts OF international law
and
"There should be less double-head-
ers, as they cheaper baseball and make
tt continued Mr.. Ebbets.
at is possible that in the course Of
events the neutrality of Switzerland
will be violated" said Mr.. Dreyfuss.
but it is already a well established
fact that so per cent of the Swiss peo-
pie have declared definitely in favor
of the Entente, and"---
"But while am against double head
ers, there is nothing to be said against
the special holiday attractions" con-
tinued Mr.. Ebbets. to a large and ap-
preciative audience.
Fall of Russia
"The fall of the Russian government
was due more 20 the illiteracy that gem
orally prevails in that country than TO
any genuine desire 20 be subsidized by
the Ger,"--- said Mr.. Dreyfuss.
"The Dodgers will play as many
game, as the schedule calls for
said Mr.. Ebbets.
Take the submarine campaign" said
Nr. Dreyfuss. "lt has not yet been
proved that England cannot build ton
rage faster than Germany can
sink
Baseball has always stood ready TO
contribute 10 this country anything
that the country wishes it TO con-
tribute" said Mr.. Ebbets, impressively.
"lf the American pupil Of the prim
ary schools was taught the same rever-
ence o. mlitarism that obtains to-day
in the provinces Of Germany
Iii the daylight bill is introduced all
games will be begun at 1880 O'Clock,
and that will giye"--said Mr. Ebbets.
"The English feet has been roundly
criticised by the London Daily Mali for
rot attacking the German naval bases,
but il is well-known fact that Eng
land has kept the sea lanes
THE workingman Will have chance
10 see the games that start at $780,"
said Mr.. Ebbets, particularly when
there is q double-header. Now take"--
"More than 1900, 900 men have been
transported efficaciously 20 the froE;
because Of the British navy said
Mr.. Dreyfuss.
"And, above all. We should pro-
tect the international League, for II
means"----
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