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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Saw Novelist Has
Changed His Mind

Some of Mr.. Wells's readers see IN
this statement a change of conviction
about the war on the part OF the no'eu
novelist. One, Lovat Fraser, makes the
charge definitely. And he uses the
roverst's own words, written soon
after the outbreak Of the war, to con-
found and confute him.
Here is Mr.. Weiss former position
and conviction, as produced by MI
Fraser in "The Daily Mall:
"Our hearts are heavy at the task
before Us. but our intention IS gFlm'
We mean TO conquer. We are pre-
nared for every disaster, for lntol-
srabIe stresses. for bankruptcy, for
hunger. for anything but defeat. Now
lthat we have begun to tight we Will
III FONT if needful until the children
die of famine in our homes; we Will
fight though every ship we have IS at
Inc bottom Of the sea. We mean to
fight this war 10 its very finish
As if this were not sufficient, Mr.
Fraser adds another statement writ
ten by.Mr. Wells three years ago. This
is it:
I've must fght on 10 extinction
rather than submit to dlshonorng
peace in defeat or to any premature
settlement.
"A war that will merely beat Ger
many a little and restore the hate
full tensions Of the last forty years
is not worth waging. As an end 10
all our effort IL Will be almost as
intolerable as defeat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Such Were His Views
AT Beginning of War

Such was the II. G.. Wells OF three
wears ago. lie has boxed the com
pass" says his opponent, because,
whereas. three years ago he was willing
the war should be fought "to It's very
finish" now he no longer wants TO beat
Germany. for he would go to the
Peace Conference while Germany Is
still in possession Of immense areas she
has conquered. while she holds mill
ions of frecmon enslaved.'
Mr.. Fraser continues:
81 believe Mr.. Wells has .. con,
siderable audience in the United
States and in Russia. Anything he
saws about the war should there
fore be set forth by him with pc
culiar care. When he declares that the
Peace Conference would be sitting
now were it not for the action Of
a small minority of people IN posi-
lions of trust and authority he IS
not only stating what is contrary 10
fact. but he is doing a grave dis
service TO this country and TO the
Allied cause. | repeat that the rea-
son why there is no conference IS
that Germany is not vet beaten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Admits kaiserism
Must Be Beaten

He admits the contention that the
German imperial government stands IN
the way; that its tradition is tradi-
ton of conquest and aggression, But
he asks. Why does the bulk Of the Ger
man people still cling to so incuraDly
bellirerent government? The answer
Mr.. Wells believes, is not difficult. lie
gives It:
"The German people sticks, to It's
r,ilitarist imperialism as MaZepp"
stuck TO his horse because 1t Is
hound to IL and the wolves pursue.
The attentive student of the nome
and foreign propaganda literature OF
.he German government VIII feailze
that the case made by German I'M
nsrislism. the main argument by
,yb;cb II sticks to power, is this: that
the Allied governments are also I'M
perialist; that they also aim at CON
Quest and aggression; that Tor Ger
many the choice is world empire
or downfall and utter ruin.
This is the argument that hoIus
the German people sufly uhl'eu.
For most men IN most countries IL
would be a convincing arguinSHy T.
strong enough TO override consider
atoms Of right and wrong, ,.
~ find that myself am OF TINS
way of thinking: that whether Eng
land has done right or wrong IN the
past-and | have sometimes critl-
cised my country very bitterly
will not endure the prospect OF see
ing her at the foot of some victorious
foreign nation. Neither Will any
German. Very few people would re-
spect 4 German who would.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Would Strike Kaiser
From Within Empire

Replying to the charge, Mr.. We,ls
saws that il is as necessary 10 over
throw German Imperialism to-day as it
was three years ago. II we make II
plain, he declares, that Germany
which is no longer imperialist. and ag-
sressive will have a fair prospect OF
national and economic existence, we
strike a blow at Imperialism within the
German Empire.
81 ask Mr.. Lovat fraser if II is not
his intention TO leave the German
people chastened. perhaps, but alive
INDEPENDENT and in the possession
OF economic resources. What is the
alternative? Are we out for a mas
sacre Of the entire German popula-
ton? Do we purpose TO end this
war with all Germany in a sort OF
prison cut of from all the rest Of
man kind?
~ the answer Is no. then why do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
The Virgin S Girdle
Is a Valued Asset

The girdle is an asset OF no mean
proportions, for NJ stated intervals o.
when necessity urges, certain trustee
brethren reverently bear one Of ths
three portions through the countryside.
By aid Of their burden they perform
miracles and return with sagg,as
money bags. At the time tha' Ml,
Dwight visited the monasterles Two
monks had returned from a recent pH-
grimage with $4,000 francs.
Although they avoid the brszen
tongues of apostasy, hospitality hss
urged certain modern contriv1nees
upon the brethren. Every monster,
has its guest house. where travellers q
whatever degree are welcome to snel,
ter free of charge for as long aperioa
as they care TO stay. The furnlsnlhss
of these guest houses form an AMUSING
contrast Of old and new, and IN som.
Of the more pretentlous are eieeu's
bells, which may be used to eon!uss
viands from the kitchen. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

finish. it does not follow that / want
it fought to such beastly finish as
that"
Wells maintains that he never has
been Surrender pacifst." He argues
that there is no way out of the war
that can be more than truce except an
international solution:
can international limitation and con-
troll of ornaments and of all those
international matters that lead TO
wars, and particularly land and sea
transit, trade and the control of har-
baric raw material areas"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Deplorcs War
After the War

"The third great issue about which
there is nothing but fog and uncer-
tainty is the so-called War After
the War the idea of a permanent
economic alliance TO prevent the
economic recuperation of Germany.
Upon that idea German imperialism,
in its frantic efforts 10 keep its tor
mented people fighting, naturally puts
the utmost stress.
TIE threat Of war after the war
robs the reasonable German of his
last inducement 20 turn on his gov
eminent and insist upon peace. Shut
out from all trade, unable 10 buy
vulassriaIs, is evidently o game Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Would Disavow
British Imperialism

Mr.. Wells says in this answer to
Fraser that the British are suspected
by great numbers of people in the
United States and in neutral countries
of narrow imperialistic ambitions. He
declares:
1--WE are accused of wanting to crib
Mesopotamia and grab the German
colonies. which are properly forfeit
to mankind. for our own national eN-
uloltation. | want that diSavowed.
Because ! want now just as passion
atcly rs | wanted three vars ago to
see this war fought 20 a satisfactory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Communion Cup Is
Veritable Holy Grail

Natopethi, too, has its revered com
munion cup, this one carved from red
translucent stone. It's pedestal Is
formed by two dragons Of gold. Il was
the gift of the Emperor Manuel II Pa
leoiogus. and had ever knight Of the
Round Table come across il he doubt
less would have returned triumphant
with the Holy Grail.
Most valued and most valuable from
material point of view is the girdle
of the Virgin Mar., which now. Tor
safe keeping, is in three parts, each OF
them kept in separate vault OF inc
abbey. According TO local tradition
dCyoutly accepted by every brother me
girdlc was presented by It's originsl
owner TO that Thomas who was called
Didymus. Its present monksh guar
dams can trace it's history from the
moment OF that presentation 20 the DAY
the story is told 70 the visitor. GER
tain vagueness enyelops its early ms.
tory, but for about ZOO years the story
unquestionably follows fact.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

Element, and it is one upon which
these eloquent but unsatisfactory
mouthpieccs of ours turn their backs
with an equal resolution, and that is
the fate of the Ottoman Empire.
What il plain English are we up to
there: Whatever happens, that
Hump;y Dunpty cannot be put back
as il was before the war.
The idea of the German imperial
ist, the idea of our own little band
OF noisy but influential imperialist
world. but local self-development in
these regions under honestly con-
ceived international control OF police
and transit and trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Entire 1000 Are Of
The Brotherhoods

There are twenty of them. They are
situated on the wooded and mountain
Gus slopes of peninsula which is
forty miles in length and from four
TO seven miles in width. The total
population of the peninsula is about
1000. Three THOUSAND of the inhabi-
tants are monks and the rest are lay
brothers.
Besides the twenty monasteries there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Mr.. Briting Is Accused
OF Not Seeing 1t Through
H. G.. Wells. Arguing for United States
of the World as Alternative to Peri
odic Blood Bath, Declares Peace Con
ference Should Be in Session Now

We not tell them now what he mean
TO 40? At the present time we are
not giving the ordinary German citl-
zen any chance OF giving in; we are
not Offering the penitent German any
terms that he can possibly accept.
We are creating in him just that deS-
pcrate hopelessncss in anything but
lighting that ncrvcd our own people
TO supreme effort in the dark year OF
y lrn v.ar ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Mt. Athos Monks Wool eace
At Door Of World War
Monastery of Seven Thousand Souls on
Summit Overlooking Egean Sea Con-
tains Precious Jewelled Relics Dating
From Third Century-Women Barred

are villages or settlements, inhabited
mostly by artisans employed within the
abbeys. Only preciptous, winding
mule paths afford means Of communi.
cation. As many races are represented
in the population as might be expected
in that cosmopolitan section OF the
Levant. The monks Themselves are,
for the most part, Greeks. but the
Monastery OF Rossikon Is a stronghold
Of the Russians. and in others are
Serbs and Bulgars. Rumaniars are
also fairly numerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

Queen Elizabeth told OF shells that
spanned the peninsula of Gallipoli, the
monks behind their marble barrier in
toned the chants that were old when
Columbus embarked on his great adj
venture and paced in brocaded and
cloth of-gold vestments pavements
which were grooved by sandalled feet
when the Byzantine Empire fourished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

the African situation that while these
precious regions of raw material re-
main divided up between a number
of competitive European imperial
isms. each resolutely set upon the
exploitation or its possessions to its
own advantage and the disadvantage
of the others, there can be no per-
mancat peace IN the world. There
can be permanent peace IN the world
only when tropical and sub-tropical
Africa constitute a field free TO the
commercial enterprise Of every one.
irrespective of nationality; when this
is no longer an area of competition
between nations. This is possible
only und2r some supreme interna-
tional control. a control in which
each nation interested can exercise
a share corresponding to its original
possessions. IL requires no special
knowledge nor wisdom TO see that.
A schoolboy can see IT, Any one but
a statesman absolutely flaccid with
overStrain can see that. However
difficult il may prove TO work out IN
detail. such an international control
must therefore be worked out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
What Will We Do
With Africa?

"Do we know what the Allies mean
to DO with the problem of Central
Africa?
~. is the clear common sense OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
First Photographs Ever Taken
Of Mt. Athos's Famed Monasteries

These photographs, the first that the Apedrophos OF
the Mt Athos monasc colony has ever permitted,
show both the interiors and eXterors of some OF
the monasteries dating back to the tenth century.
They were secured through the good Offices of
high French officers at Salonica.
Above is shown the Monastery of Heiropotamos, one
of several situated the southern slope of the
mountain overlooking the Aegean Sea.
To the right is the Church of Geographic considered one
of the most perfect examples of Byzantine art
eXtant
To the left is the throne of Constantine, of the
coonys most treasured possessions.
Below is a courtyard in the Monastery of st.
Pantaleimon, the richest of the group, showing
the baptismal font in the centre. This monastery
belongs to Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16
Turkey Remains

Peril to Peace
"A second question is equally es-
ssntisl to any really permanent set.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-16

unquestionably follows
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

The vast majority Of German-Amer-
lean citizens are loyal to the country
Of their adoption when the choice at
last lies directly between loyalty to
America and loyalty to Germany, and
during the unfortunate war that now
exists they will be found true to the
flag OF this country. Native Americans
should treat their German born
neighbors with kindness and charita-
BILE consideration. They should not be
insulted nor in any wise imposed up
on because Of their foreign birth. In
every war in which America has been
involved German citizens have sacii-
feed their lives In the service OF the
country, and in the present war Ger
mans will be found standing in the
ranks Of the American army shoulder
to shoulder with the native born. do
ing his bit to uphold the honor Of this
country. We have several German
born residents in this community.
They have lived in America for years,
they have raised families here, all
their interests are here, and they are
public spirited, worthy and valuable
citizens. They are with us and OF VI
in everything pertaining to the best
interests and welfare Of town, county,
state and nation. Since the breaking
out OF the European war their sym
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

One Geo. Bowers. of Loonis, writes
Enclosed find money order for 800
for two years subscription, which eX-
pires inApril. Kindly discontinue your
British rat sheet" This reference TO
the Gazette should possibly be passed
over without notice on account OF the
dense stupidity and gross ignorance
OF the writer, but the act is in effect
an attempt al intimidation, as the Ga
zette has made il plain that it is for
America first, last and all the time as
against any nation On the face Of the
earth, and stamps Bowers as traitor
TO the country disgraced by his pres
ence. The name would give the i'm
preston that the writer at least had
native blood in his veins. II so, his dis
loyalty is far more despicable than if
he had the excuse Of being foreign
born His discontin uing the Gazette
because 1t stands true to this country
Is not going to break or silence the
publisher, or stop the regular issue
Of the paper Furthermore, We believe
that there are sufficient number Of
loyal citizens Of this county who will
cheerfully step up and subscribe for
the Gazette In order to fill the gap
in the mailing list made by the re-
moval Of the name Of this man Bowers.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

The United States is officially at
war with Germany at the present time.
War has not been sought by this coun-
try, it has been forced upon her. The
president has submitted patiently 10
aggression for two years, many be
lieving that he even went beyond
the limit OF national honor in his ef-
forts to remain at peace. Patience at
last ceased to be virtue, and upon
the strength of the representations
made by him the present congress has
acted In fact Germany has been max
ing war upon America since the unre-
stricted submarine campaign opened
two months ago and there was no
other course for congress to pursue.
Now that war has been officially de-
clared 1t rs the duty Of every citizen
to stand by his country. There can be
no shade OF loyalty. The man who is
not for America in the hour OF peril is
against America, and he should at
once be placed in duress, for secret
enemy is far more dangerous than an
open enemy Thank fortune there are
only a few Of them, and their immedi-
ate suppression will follow their dis
cnyery
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

President Wilson's address 70 con
gress Monday, was a masterpiece III
the way of state paper. He calmly
and without forensic exaggeration
pointed out the causes that have leo
up to the attitude he has been forced
to assume in our relations with Ger
many. His declarations are dignified
and firm, manly and without sign
OF gross buster and buncombe. He
emphasizes the point that America
is not entering this war with the OBJ
ject Of subiugating the German people.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

Of annexing territory, or expecting in
demnity or reimbursement at the ex-
pense OF any other nation. Simply and
solely TO protect the lives. the honor
and the property OF American citizens.
4 more rational address. absolutely
free of all bombast, has never been de-
livered by one in high authority upon
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06
LADIES' SKIRTS

pathies naturally have been with their
native land. For that, no fault can r.
found, but now, that circumstances
have dragged America into the red
vortex, they put aside old likes and
associations and stand true to the
country they have selected for home
All honor to the German American
no longer hyphenated. but just plain
American, and let everybody extend
the hand OF fellowship, congratula-
ton and encouragement TO them.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

ident fully realizes the gravity OF the
situation. but assumes the response
bility OF his grave duty manfully, cour-
ageously and without malace. The
president is a wizard in the Use OF
words, and his address is scholarly as
we'll as forceful and convincing
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-04-06

From the tone Of the dispatches
there IL a chance that Mexican fac
lions will unite and make war On tb'
United States. German influences have
been busy in Mexico, 1t is openly de
ciared that Germans have Joined the
Mexican army, and an effort will be
made by that war mad country TO in
duce Mexico to declare war against
the United States. II Mexico takes
that fatal step 1t will only emphasize
the fearful mistake the administra-
ton made in not pushing hostilities
to a final conclusion when II had a
naval force and an army at Vera
Crniz
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-19

palnlessly-yet he shrank from that
anticipated crash.
His thoughts. working IN flashes Of
lightning, suggested every possible
trick OF escape, and as rapidly rejected
each. There was nothing for II but
to play the part, TO take the blow with
no more than a culver when IL came.
He had oace seen a man shot In Just
that way. Braced to such a determina-
don, DE Spain bent slowly downward.
and, with eyes staring into the water
for n reflection that might afford a
glimpse Of his enemy, he began TO
drink. Each mouthful Of water was a
struggle. The sense Of impending death
had robbed even the llfe-giving drafts
OF their tonic; each instant carried Its
acute sensation OF being the last. At
length, his nerves weakened by hunger
and exposure. revolted under the
strain. Suppose 1t should be. after all.
fantasy Of his fever that pictured so
wildly an enemy behind. With an ef-
fort that cost more mental torture than
he ever had known. he drew back on
his elbow from the pool. steadied him.
self, turned his head TO face his execu.
toner, and confronted Nan Morgan.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-19
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEvER|SA, SICK
Look, Mother! II tongue %
coated, give california
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result In
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish. stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish. don't eat
sleep or act naturally. breath Is bad,
system full Of cold. has sore throat
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen,
Motherl See II tongue is coated. then
give a teaspoonful Of California
Syrup Of Figs" and In few hours all
the eonstipated waste, sour bile and
undigcsted food passes out Of the sys-
TEN, and you have a well child again.
Millions Of mothers give 'California
Syrup Of Figs" because It is perfectly
harmless; children love It. and It new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
Of california Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, childreA
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainlN
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-19

way he perked nr when I told him
you were coming In on the stage that
afternoon When he heard you'd been
sick. he was for going down TO the
hotel TO get cup Of coffee-for you J"
MeAlpin. like any good story-teller.
was already on his feet again. HE
did it he exclaimed, "and you know
what be got when he stepped into the
barrCom. lie took hold .: De SPANS
coat and held IL aside to enter his
exhibit. There he concluded, lis
his cartridge belt, hanging there yet.
The boy is dead-why shouldn't tell
youT"
Nan rode home much more excited,
more bewlldered than when she had
ridden over. Strangest shock Of all
that this man Of all other men should
profess TO care for her. She had
shown anger when McAlpin dared
speak Of ii; at least. she thought she
had. And she still did not know how
sufficiently to resent the thought of
such uudacity on De Spain's part.
This was, to say the least. a further
awkward complication for her feelings.
She already had enough 20 confuse
them.