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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
ARMY NEEDS ARE URGENT

iTNHE announcement that intensive
training for reserve officers and
those desiring commissions will
start in the early part of May indi-
Gates that the first step has been taken
toward the upbuilding of an army
that can represent adequately the
United States in the great world
struggle. Three months at least must
elapse after the camps are under way
before the officers will be equipped
and instructed to handle the 500, 900
volunteers or draftees. Six months to
a year will then be required to whip
the 100000 into shape to hold up
their end with the regular army and
the militia. The announcement comes
none too soon.
Optimism and the exercise of fore
sight are not incompatible. We may
hope and believe that the war will be
over before the need arises for mo-
bilization of the full capacity of the
nation, but that need not prevent us
from avoiding the error of adopting
the short war fallacy which proved so
unfortunate for France and England.
This nation must prepare for a long
war, and if Congress ever can agree
1T would seem that such will be the
plans, and so emergency measures are
out of place. Universal military train
ing is to be desired, but the processes
involved in working out the scheme
that in five or ten years would give
every young man military training are
too intricate for the immediate need.
The Presidents plan of selective
conscription is the only feasible way
to get immediate results, and the SOON
er our representatives in Congress re-
act to a strongly united public opinion,
the more quickly will America truly
find herself"
| The moral and practical effect of
Americas entry into the war is good
in that it brings up financial and in
dustrial re-enforcements for the allied
entente. But that is not enough.
Armed participation is the next move
and any individual or group of indivi-
duals who place distractions in the
way of "a rapid development of the
country's latent military force for the
purpose of stepping into the fight, is
not made of the stuff of Valley Forge
and Gettysburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
FRIENDLY AND SYMPATHETIC

TNHERE is now pending in the
House Committee on Immi-
grafton at Washington a bill
the United States who are sub
jects of countries with which the
United States is at war to register
through the postoffice of their re-
spective places of residence for the
purpose of surveillance. This is
simply precaution against the alien
element of our population which re-
CARDS fealty to any belligerent as
paramount to decent consideration for
the country which has provided a
haven of liberty and opportunity to
the oppressed peoples of the world.
To the German subjects within our
gates there is given the assurance of
good will so long as they conduct
themselves in the proper way. The
American people," says a recent state
ment, look with the greatest friend
illness and sympathy on the German
subjects who face the trial of resi-
dence here while the United States is
at war with Germany. We are es-
pecially the friends of the German
people who have dwelt among us and
have shared our life. In this trying
time they may be assured that there
will be no disposition to harm them,
to interfere with their normal activi-
ties, or cause them any unpleasant
ness if they strictly perform the duty
imposed upon them by international
law of rendering faithful obedience to
the laws of this country and refrain
from any interference with the war or
any act prejudicial to the interests of
the United States Government.
AS has been frequently suggested.
the Federal Government at the pres
ent time is relying upon the friendly
devotion and loyal support of those
aliens of enemy nationality who have
found homes, livelihood and privileges
within the territory of the United
States. The government believes
there will be little need for an intern
ment program. 1t has confidence in
the friendship of Teutonic residents
who will receive protection and friend
ly treatment so long as they are de-
serving of it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
INCREASING THE FOOD SUPPLY

NOVERNOR BRUMBAUGH is stir
NJring the interest of the people all
over the State in the raising of
food products and the general cultiva-
ton of the soil. He has issued one
appeal after another calling upon all
classes of people to make use of the
land. He often refers to the "loafing
hillsides" and it is for the purpose of
making use of every available inch of
tillable ground that the Governor is
asking the people to get busy now.
He has called upon the trustees of
State institutions to plant at once
something that can be used as food;
to the State Highway Commissioner
he has said that the forces at work
upon the highways may be assigned
to cultivate the soil; and he is deter
mined that no red tape shall interfere
with the important service which hi
| has in mind.
This is precisely that should bC
done. While it is necessary to have
men on the fighting line it is just a:
necessary to have those on the farm!
and wherever there is vacant lo
| busy with the raising of things to eat
In this propaganda Governor Brum.
| baugh will have the united suppor
of the people, and as the time of seed.
ing is here every community and in.
| dividual must get busy. to the enc
that the best results shall be achieved
for the good of the nation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Germans, Awake

Awake, o Germans! Hark! The bell
Intones for you the warning knell
OF kings and potentates who claim
To rule on earth in heavens name.
Thy duty, plainly written, lies
Across the clearing Russian skies,
To break the bonds that hold you fast,
And see the despot's day is past.
Where budding springtime now should
dwell.
Your tyrant sows the hate Of hell.
Intrenched in long and deadly rows
Are men who should be friends, not
foes.
Why should you fight? why should
you die?
Why heed commands, however high?
Why longer aid a blood-red scheme
To bring to pass your mad kings
dream?
The right to govern is divine.
But does not dwell in royal line;
The people only, in Gods sight,
Can truly claim that sovereign right.
Awake, then, Germans! You alone
Can wrest from vicious hands your
own;
And when to earth the crown you've
hurled,
You'll join the freemen of the world.
Howard Markle Hoke. +,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

the task of interesting the young peo-
pie in the planting and cultivation of
potatoes" The Department of Pub
lie Instruction is asked to cooperate.
Governor Sleeper. of Michigan, ex-
presses interest in the movement and
says that his WAR Preparedness
Board" has been asked to act.
Governor John ]. Cornwell, of West
Virginia, names Hon. c. r. Titlow,
Director of Agriculture Extension,
Morgantown, West Virginia. the State
official who will cooperate.
Governor Bicket, of North Caro-
lima, heartily approves "of the efforts
of your league to induce theT young
people in the country to cultivate po-
tatoes" and accepts place on the hon.
orary council.
Governor Earnest C. Harrington, of
Maryland, says that plans are on
foot in that State to cultivate every
available acre of land and that the
Agricultural Department will CO.
operate with the Woodcraft League.
Governor NJ. H. Holcomb, of Con-
necticut, is ''in hearty accord with
your plan for increasing the produc-
ton of potatoes" accepts place on
honorary council and names a repre-
sentative who will aid in promotion.
Governor j. G. Turner, Jr., of Della
ware writes: II think you are taking
the right step when you are providing
applicants with seed potatoes for
planting. You have my approval and
the privilege of using my name on the
council"
Governor w. l.. Harding, of Iowa,
advises that DR.. r. A. Pearson, presi-
dent of the Iowa State College at
Ames, Iowa, will be pleased to CO.
operate with you in the potato cause.
You also have my assurance of such
assistance that I can render in the
matter"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
JOIN IN "POTATO" PATRIOTISM

MINE Governors have added their
IN influence to the promotion OF
Ernest Thompson Setons Wood
craft Potato Clubs and have agreed
TO help or have named State officers
or commissions to enlist the aid of
boys and girls and adults who cannot
do other war service.
Postmaster Thomas Patten. of New
York City, has given the Woodcraft
Potato Clubs the use of his estate at
Seabright, n. J., for potato planting
and Mrs. Henry Seligman, of New
York, who has an adjacent estate at
Seabright, has offered to finance the
the Monmouth County Woodcraft Po-
tato Club.
Ex-Governor Slaton, of Georgia, has
Joined the Woodcraft Potato Club and
has planted a large part of his estate
in potatoes.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railways
Agricultural and Immigration Depart
ment has Joined on the movement and
has called for 500 pieces of literature
concerning the formation of potato
clubs for distribution to agents along
the line who will be asked for form
clubs.
Governor Whitman writes that he is
heartily In accord with the activities
of the Woodcraft League of America
in promoting the cultivation of po-
tatoes in places which have not here
tofore been under cultivation and
has asked the Commission of Agricul-
ture to cooperate.
Governor Walter Z. Edge, of New
Jersey, says: Il can. assure you that
the departments of the State of New
Jersey will be only too glad of an op-
portunity to call in the assistance of
the Woodcraft League of America in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
War Book For Schools
tKansas City StarJ

Why should not the Federal Gov
ernment issue a pamphlet for use in
all the public schools of the country,
giving an account of the causes of the
war, of the issues involved and the
reasons for the participation of the
United States?
1t is important that the boys and
girls who are to constitute the next
generation have a correct understand
ing of this tremendous episode in his
tory, that they do not develop rancor,
prejudice and one-sided views, and
that they see the conflict not as a fight
to show we "can lick" somebody, but
as part of the worldwide democratic
movement which will free the Ger
man people as we'll as the rest of the
world from the domination of a
wrong set of ideas-ideas that are
hostile to the real interests of civiliza-
tion.
A primer-like book prepared with
these ends in view would be of inn
merse service to teachers in present
ing the subject of the war judicially
and correctly.
The usefulness of such a publica-
ton would depend entirely. of course.
on the manner in which 1T was pre-
pared. 1t ought to be written by a
man of the highest standing, of known
sincerity of purpose, and with the
ability to write clearly and interest
ingly.
This newspaper knows mo- one so
we'll fitted for this task as ex-Presi-
dent Eliot, of Harvard University. 1t
believes there could be no finer ma
tional investment than put a pamph-
let on America in the War" by Presi-
dent Eliot in the hands of every
school teacher in the United States.
and in the hands of as many pupils as
might desire 1t enough to pay a NOM
inal price to possess 1t.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

in business in Russia would doubtless
find a government doing all it could
to encourage them, instead of con-
| tinually harassing them.
One or two large American con-
| Germs now have subsidiary plants in
Russia, and when representatives of
| these concerns appeared before the
Ways and Means Committee they made
the assertion that under the Demo-
cratic tariff policy it would be more
profitable for them to manufacture
their parts in Russia. paying the low
Russian wage scale, and ship the parts
to this country to be assembled, and
! that was just what they contemplated
doing before the war changed the sit
uation. OF course, that means that
Russian laborers would benefit at the
expense of American workmen. If we
can keep American capital at home it
will be used to employ American la
Dor, and it will stay at home under
the protective policy.
The American Russian Chamber of
Commerce is not altogether actuated
by philanthrophy. What that body
would like to see is a large increase
in the sale of Russian goods in the
American market, and they would not
confine it to raw materials by a long
shot. Even with the war on her hands,
Russia has undergone some wonderful
development in her steel industry, and
steps are being taken to increase her
forest output and export. While on a
visit here from Moscow few weeks
ago, Consul General Snodgrass was
quoted as saying: when she is es-
tablished on normal basis she will
adopt higher tariff. Russia is going
to be one of the greatest manufactur-
ing countries in the world"
Russia knows the value of protec-
tion because she has seen it work out
in Germany and in the United States.
But we will dodder along under near
free-trade till the country returns to
Republican control.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

ID EPORT of the death of Genera
IN Won Bissing, governor general OF
Belgium, reaches this country
The death of Won Kissing will be
hailed as a blessing by millions OF
Belgians and with rejoicing by friends
of humanity everywhere. He lived a
fit and servile henchmen of the
cruel Kaiser. and he dies "unwept,
unhonored and unsung." The world
could lose many such as he and be the
richer and the better for their
passing.
Won Bissing it was who was made
military governor of Belgium i'm
mediately after the invasion. 1t was
he who sat complacently by and saw
Belgian women grossly mistreated by
brutal soldiers, who saw Belgian
babies die of starvation and want
while he dined amid plenty and slept
at ease in a stolen bed; he it was who
lined innocent men before their own
garden walls to be shot, while their
Mortified families looked on; he it was
who signed the death warrant of Edith
Cavelle.
Won Bissing won for himself a high
place in the German government, but
what profiteth it man if he gain the
whole world and lose his soul?"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
RUSSIA PREPARING

TIME American-Russian Chamber
Commerce looks for a high de-
velopment of commerce between
the new Russia andsthe United States
following the war. declaring that Rus
sia will take our manufactured ar
ticles and will send us raw materials
Attention is called to our export trade
to Russia in 1916, a war year, as show
ing the possibilities in that field, and
the introduction of American capital
is earnestly solicited in connection
with the reconstruction and reorgani-
zation of Russian resources.
Under the present administration
such an appeal to American investors
might meet with favorable response.
In the first place, Russia will operate
under a protective tariff law. a policy
which the Democrats in this country
refuse to accept. In the second place,
American manufacturers who engage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

j. M. Frazier, prominent Phila-
delphia hotelman, is urging the big
hotels to cut down the number of
soups and other dishes served.
F. H. Barker, one of the Cambria
members of the Public Defense Com
mittee, is a former judge.
Col o. C. .Bosbyshell, Philadel-
phia, veteran, was a speaker at the
celebration of the Pottsville First De-
tenders.
Col. E. M. Gross, Greensburg
school official, has turned over whole
farm to children for gardens.
Judge Aaron Swartz, of Mont
gomery, will be given a dinner in
honor of thirty years on the bench.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
A Vanishing Trick

Two local friends of a noted ma
gician were the guests at dinner.
"You do some wonderful things on
the stage" one of his friends OBJ
served; "but / am inclined to think
you are handicapped when you are
away from your apparatus"
"To an extent, YES the magician
admitted: "but there are many things
I can do anywhere on a moments
notice."
LET me see you do something
now"
"All right. Take, for instance, this
steak, the Brussels sprouts and the
salad"
Yes"
"In a very few minutes we will
cause all of them to entirely disap-
pear" Telegram
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Cumulative Evidence

Headlines in an exchange tell OF
aliens in this country rushing in large
numbers to secure civilization" pa
pers. To be sure, the rush for the
papers shows the aliens to have been
civilized before, but the papers will
add to their satisfaction in it.-Pitts-
burgh Post.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Harrisburg's Planning Commission is
doing much for the proper development
of the city and its suburbs. AS we are
now on the verge of another era of ex-
pansion, the efforts of the commission
TO provide for open spaces and detached
houses will doubtless be exerted to the
limit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
OUR DAILY LAUGH
IMITATION.

MIS-. knagg-
Before we were
married y o u
said you'd go
through fire for
me.
Mr.. Knagg
And ever since
we've been mar
ried 20 " g
made 1t so hot
for me 1t feels
as though I'm
making good.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

What are you doing to encourage the
birds this year? A little birdhouse,
simple fountain or some food. will at
tract thousands of the songsters year
after year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
EDITORIAL COMMENT
By BRIGGS

Germany is fighting for the free
dom of the world" says the Cologne
Nolks Zeitung, whose editor is hereby
nominated for the presidency of the
International Humorists' Association.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Strange things have happened, but
nothing stranger than that the Ameri-
can flag should be flown by English
hands over the Kings palace in London.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

England is caring for it's women
munition workers in very practical
way. In most factories canteens sup
ply hit meals day and night, rest and
ambulance rooms have been set up.
and women doctors and nurses are in
constant attendance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

In several instances where British
munition factories have been built in
solitary waste complete village has
been built for the women, with
school, church and institute.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

If the enrolment for the parade con
tinues to grow, we may have to send
out of town for spectators
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
HISTORIC HARRIsBURG

This city was a dfstributing depot
of auartermasters supplies during
most of the Civil War.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

If Won Hindenburg continues to "re-
treat to victory" the Kaiser may have
a chance to celebrate it in Berlin. after
all.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Maybe the grain price Juggling will
have good effect; Government control
for instance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

You can't buy preparedness, says
an exchange; no, but full purse helps
e lot.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

The Legislature of Nova Scotia
passed the second reading of a meas
ure to grant the suffrage to women
and to allow them to practice law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Missouri's Labor Commissioner has
issued statement in support of a
bill intended to compel employers
to pay the wages Of employees when
discharged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

There's this advantage about food
preparedness; it will not come amiss,
no matter what the war situation may
be.-Marion Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg engines are
in use in Uncle Sans navy yards.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Wages in miners in Nova Scotia
have increased by approximately 25
per cent. since November /, 1916.
War bonuses have also been granted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Hamilton (Canada) Labor Council
indorsed the resolution of the Guelph
Trades Council, asking the Dominion
government to remove the sembargo
on oleomargarine and to admit ii
duty free.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
Labor Notes

Plumbers are among the highest
paid of workmen, the average wage
throughout the country for a day of
eight hours being more than NS5..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Notice issued by the British mill
tary authorities calling certain col
liery workmen in the South Wales
coal field to the colors have been
Cancelled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Women police for South Africa
are recommended by an authority on
law and order TO meet social prob
about by the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

AS a result of the special one-cent
assessment to organize women, ap-
proximately 10000 women workers
have Joined the trade union move
ments within a year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
COULDN'T
FOOL HIM.

N o, Willie,
dear. No more
cakes tonight.
Don't you know
you cannot sleep
on a full stom-
ach?
Well, I cam
sleep on my
back.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

About the time one has become i'm
pressed with the paper shortage ana
begins to fear the worst along comes
copy of The Congressional Record
as reminder of the great, if not sin
full, waste.-Toledo Blade.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

ruonshed evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING co.,
telegraph Building. Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

r. b'J.SFACkPOLE.P Prest and Editor.ir.C Chisf
+. X. OYSTER. Business Manager.
GUS M. STEINMETZ. Managing Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 20
GENERAL Won Kissing

ID OEPoRT of the death of General
IN Won Bissing, governor general of
Belgium, reaches this country
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

The fine weather has brought out
the first flowers of the Capitol Park
display and very appropriately tfey
are, red, white and blue. The bright
red of the tulips along the front of the
plaza is offset by the blue and white
hyacinths in the beds near the Hart
ranft statue. There will be thousands
of plants in bloom in Capitol park in
the next few weeks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

If Germany wishes to array any
more enemies against her, she soon
will be forced to send Zeppelins to
raid the folks on Mars.-Kansas City
Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-20

Old residents are recalling that it
was this week fifty-six years ago that
the First Defenders came to this city
on their way to Washington. The
Lewistown, Reading, Pottsville and
other companies of militia left their
MONIES on April Is and reached here
within few hours. Most of them
spent the night of their arrival here
on the floors of the State Capitol and
were hurried off to Washington next
morning with many fine lunches given
TO them by the Harrisburg people.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-12

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