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The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The editor of Columbia University's
humorous publication. Jester, says
that President Nicholas Murray But
Ter is unpatriotic because he recently
made a speech discussing the Belgian
situation. We quote:
ITO discuss the Belgian question at
time when he president WILSON,
was doing his utmost to avert war
was unpatriotic and un-American.
We >took a hack at the faculty of
Columbia ourself recently; but this
outburst on the part OF the student
editor makes us feel like apologizing
for IL. II DIR. Butler and the mem
bers of the faculty have much OF this
sort of thing to contend with we
wonder that they are not driven to
distraction.
UnpatriotIc and un-American to dis
cuss the Belgian question!
We shall hear next that il is un-
American 10 discuss the crucifxion of
Christ
We begin to perceive, for the first
time, wherein lies the claim-of Jester
to be a humorous publication.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Move the ships!

Move the ships, Not for a neeting
Should they obey the insolent be-
hest
OF perjured murderers, mad with lust
OF power,
Nor for an instant halt their lawful
quest.
Their peaceful errands on the seas
broad breast.
Not for a thoughts span should our
free flag cover
In fearful sanctuary here at home,
But, howsover dark the clouds may
lower,
Or angry waves may dash their
crested foam,
Let it flame forth beneath the sky's
wide dome.
Move the ships! Lo weeks have sped
away,
And still decision halts-the peo-
pie wait
And creeping doubt worms its in
sidious way
Into the hearts once fixed to chal-
Ienge fate.
And causes that high ardor to
abate.
II II takes every man and every gun
In all our navy-if each warship
strips
For action: oh, still let the right be
done,
Nor let our light fail in shame's
dark eclipse:
The nation waits-for Gods sake
move the ships,
ISABELLA CAMPBELL
Washington, February IS.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
SPORTS

It is reported that a motion has
been reported in the Dutch Parlia-
ment to censure Queen Wilhelmina
because she went skating at Leeu-
warden two days after Germany's
submarine war was proclaimed. This
seems about as silly a resolution as
could be imagined; the only excuse
is that all Holland is subject to
hysteria just now, and for the best
of reasons-mortal terror of inva-
sion. But probably the action is a
bit Of German spy work.
AS 70 the Queens seeking recrea-
tion by visit to the skating carni-
val. it is surely the Queens privi-
lege to make such a public gesture
of unconcern if she can; that she
has done SO may be taken as evidence
that she does not feel her country
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

new view of American patriotism
and its demands upon them. A Sem
ator and some of the Representa-
tives from Wisconsin might thereby
see a great light. A Senator and
some of the Representatives from
Missouri might also be shown. The
American people have been more
than patient with the conscientious
pacifists. But when pacifsm and
pro-Germanism are conjoined in the
Congressman from States with a
large German-American electorate,
patience is turned into wfathful dis
gust.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
SCHOOL PLANS NEW HOME
Washington College Of Law Finds
Quarters Inadequate.

Plans are being made by the facuI-
ty OF the Washington College of Law
for the construction here of a new
home for the institution. which will
cost in the neighborhood of $40. 900.
At recent meeting of the faculty.
II was suggested that a new building
be constructed. 4 committee was ap-
pointed. and Miss Emma IL Gillett,
dean OF the faculty OF the school.
stated today that as the result of
this committees work. there has been
several contributions already.
For several years. it is stated. the
present home Of the law school. on
New York avenue, has been made
quate.
This new building. 1t is stated, will
contain from eight to twelve class
rooms, a library. the offices OF the
teachers and officers OF the college.
besides study rooms for the men and
women students. II Is also planned.
IL possible. to have a separate society
room. in which the debating societies
may hold their meetings.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
ON WORD-TOUR OF CHINA
National Geographic Society Hears
Travel Lecture by Or. Beech.

p From San Francisco to Shanghai.
stopping at Nagasaki and up the
Yangtse TO Chung king. from there over
land to Chengtu. and thence up to the
border Of Tibet. The roof of the world"
where a view was had OF the Himelayas
and Mt. Everest. and than back home
again was the itinerary OF the National
Geographic audience at the New Ma
sonic auditorium yesterday. when those
attending took this trip with the lecturer.
DIR. Joseph Beech. president OF the West
China Union University.
Shanghai. DIR. Beech says. Is the
melting pot OF all the nations OF the
world and the New York Of Asia" Up
the Yangtse 1t Is l,5O0 miles to the head Of
navigation.
Chengtu. where Is located the univer-
sIty of which the lecturer Is chief ex-
ecutive. is 300 miles overland. II Is the
capital OF the State OF Szechuan, which
has a population of 6O0O0.0O0. but only
half the area OF Texas.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Don Marquis
Column
Ballad. of . sturdy Gentleman.

BaIIade of a sturdy Gentleman.
These modern decadents. alas!
e Their langour fills us with dismay.
Insipid is this weary class,
Their passions find them easy prey.
Their simple cravings, shall we say,
Last but a second and then die.
But back in Camden town, N. J.,
Walt Whitman was a virile guy.
The female Camden folk en.masse
Fell for the hero of our play.
The heart OF every Jersey lass
Was old Walt Whitmsn's-his to
sway,
To hold a while and give away
Without a murmur or a sigh.
The character we here portray,
Walt whitman, was a virile guy.
Where once was gold we now fnd
brass.
The years have shown a marked
decay.
What decadehce has come to pass,
As Rice would say. across the fray!
Walt Whitman wrote the free verse
lay.
. And here's the wherefore, how and
why.
His stun will live and live for aye
Walt Whitman was a virile guy.
ENVOY. -..
Boss, whitman never worked a day.
Walt Whitman never passed EN- by.
This idol was not made OF clay.
Walt Whitman was q virile guy.
-Freckles.
-E. j. Nj.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
Interesting Events Of Importance
Scheduled Today

Dramatization of the Continental Congress
Casino Theater. street. near Seventh
northwest. y. m.
Exhibition Of motion pictures, American Uni
Initiation ana reception. Minnehaha Lodge,
Good Tsmplsrs, Perpetual Building Hall
Revival Salvation Army Hall. so Pennsyl-
vanla avenue northwest, evening.
Convention Of American Anti-War League.
Friends Meeting House, ISL street north
Annual dinner. Union College Alumni As
ISOLATION. Army and Navy Club. p. m.
founding OF Howard University.
Nesting Of Federation Of Citizens Associa-
tion Board room. District Building. p. m.
Building Hall, 1lo1 E street northwest, s-li
Reception by Maine State Association, wash-
ington Club. Seventeenth and X streets
Reunion smoker, Alumni Association Of Chi
Psi, University Club. p. m.
Aasonic-Benjam B. French Lodge, No. rs,
ODD Feilovs-DrilI of Canton washington,
No, /, Patriarchs Militant.
National Union-Joseph Henry Council. No.
207: Census Council, No. ], ,o2i.
Red Men-Osage Tribe.
Contest by Boy Scout Bands for Connie
Mack CUP ED.,.i 4 NJ N 6,i. C. IA m y,c,or.
siddons, Y. N. c. A.. s:ls p. m:
Reunion smoker of Chi Psi Fraternity, UNI
versity Club; ] p. m -
society for Philosophical Inquiry, Public
Library. As p. m.
Annual farmers dinner Of Riding ari Hunt
Club. Twenty-second and p streets north
Public reception and entertainment by
Knights Of Columbus, COS L street north
west, Pm. -t.
49, Amusemsuts l
BeIasco-"Alone at Last" 2:15 and SIS pm.
U.k, NF. n1a Tar pan.
dennis. 2:15 and Sis p. m.
PolIs-New Poll Players in Romance. z;iS
n Keith'.GVaudsville :, s. and SIS .. m
Observation-Disclosures. 1:45. s. and .. m.
Losv's Columbia-Photoplays, l0:So r. N. 10
Garden-Photoplays. II =. m. to II .. N.
Tomorrow.
Address, Fred B. Smith, Of New York city
Tea, National American Woman Suffrage
Is;:OS sSsSu. hsafasae SoTaS%.Tt
Lecture. The Rebirth OF Christianity.
Prof William +. Wunsch, Of Boston, New
Masonic Temple; a;SS O. p NJ n; r s,.v.n,
Y W. C. A.. $40 p. m.
Establishment OF New Jersey headquarters.
.SsTs,, Msw %llasd SH s W Leech before Hero Club,
Y. NJ. c. A, $50 p: m
Lecture on THE Jew In American Life. by
DR. Alexander Lyons. Washington Hebrew
Congregation. $50 p. m.
Musical program by Carlisle Indian school
Band Casino Theater. Seventh and +
streets northwest afternoon and evening.
PurIm exercises by Young Mems and Young
women's Hebrew Association. Y. W. II.
A. Home. $3.50 Tenth street northwest. $50
d. m.
Meeting of Wage Farmers Association. Iot
T street northwest p. nv,
Concert by United States Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra. Stanley Hall. $50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
The Last Journey.

The wind swept sky. the wind swept
sea. and all the world before us.
CGod be with the golden dream that
lures us on again-)
With Romance at the tiller and the
screeching gulls in chorus
To welcome us, to welcome us, the
the rovers of the main.
The rovers Of the seven seas nor mind
full of the steering.
Only TO be out again upon the open
sea.
Nor wishful to be home at all. nor care
what shore we're nearing. 4
Exulting at the freedom with the free
dom OF the free.
But those Of US who dreamed our dream
and saw II swiftly winging
Down the road to anywhere. and
watched with brimming eyes:
We steal into the pilot house where
Romance. softly singing.
Tells us oh. so gently. that our port Is
paradise.
Edmund Leamy
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
LETTERS FROM READERS
impusns Patriotism Of Wisconsin
and Minnesota.

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
Is Wisconsin really patriotic
State. What is the matter with Wis
consin?
Also with Minnesota? 1t appears
that among the "UnIucky ID" who
voted against the ARMED Neutrality
BILL" that four are from Wisconsin
(which likewise possesses a Senator
of the same ilk), and two from. Min
nesota-
With this revelation comes the, per-
haps unfounded. but none the less
ugly, suspicion that certain German
American influences are at work In
Wisconsin, and particularly in Mil
waukee, that stronghold of the Kali
ser.
1t f. a pity that some OF the ma
tives OF that snugly-secure Western
State, do not come out in the open
and say what they are up to" any
way. Wisconsin Is reasonably safe
for an invading army on the East,
for instance. would have to march
over the Atlantic States, across the
Alleghanies and over the Mississippi
river to get within telephoning dis
NoH~c VI ANaAAA oAAy
consin Is not struck on its country's
defense. While some Wisconsin folk
are resting under the protection of
their country's flag, they are oppos-
ing the necessary measures to safe
guard II. Yet they are not sufficient
ly ardent in the cause OF ther"dear
Fatherland" to return to- its blood
thirsty soil and fight under the ban
ners OF that unhappy nation Such
tepid patriotism is open to suspicions
Baltimore is quite as German
American in Its population as Mil,
waukee, but the people OF Maryland
and its representatives are too loyaI
and patriotic to hamper our Presi-
dent in the pursuance of his official
duties.
The "Unlucky' IL" will do well to
bark back to the history OF the
Lucky Is" original States who blazed
the trail for freedom and justice, and
established the greatest republic
ever the asylum OF the oppressed
this earth has ever known.
ANTI-JINGO.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION OF
THE HOUSE

The death of Michael F. Conry,
Democratic Congressman from New
York, elected to succeed himself,
makes it more probable than ever
that the Republicans will organize
the next House, the votes now stand
ing, Republicans, 215; Democrats,
214; Independents, 5. Mr.. Conry's
successor may not be elected until
November. If a special election were
called it could not be held for thirty
days, and an extra session may be
called at any time. 1t is believed
that two Of the independents will
vote with the Democrats and two
with the Republicans, the Progress
sive-Protectionist from the Louisiana
sugar district being the doubtful one.
If the extra session is delayed, the
matter may be said to be in the
hands of Providence. The side with
the fewest deaths will win. The
House Republicans have cleared the
air to some extent by the agreement
to make Mann Speaker, but to take
from him the power of appointing
the committees. This will be done
by committee of fifteen, elected by
the Republican membership, Just as
the Democratic majority of the Ways
and Means Committee now makes
assignments. The election of Len
root as floor leader, and the appoint
ment Of a steering committee Of
seven to cooperate with the steer
ing committee of the Senate are
parts Of the same plan. This will
make Lenroot a far more powerful
figure than Mann. The "dehorned
Speakership" at which the Republi-
cans have jeered will be more well
come to them than they could have
imagined, considering the fact that
Mann is TO be elected. Undoubtedly
he will make a good parliamentary
presiding officer.
If the seniority rule is followed in
the appointment of the chairmen of
the important committees. there will
be the same degree of embarrassment
to the Republicans as the Democrats
have experienced, in cases where
length of service does not coincide
with superior ability. The best way
out of this difficulty would be the
plan of having the committees, when
appointed, elect their own chairmen.
That would give the needed combi-
nation of experience and capability.
1t is almost unthinkable that Cooper
of Wisconsin for example, with his
mushy pro-German pacifism, should
be made chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs. Other ranking
Republican members Of the commit
tees who would become chairmen
under the seniority rule would be
Haugen of Iowa, Agriculture; Hayes
of California, Banking and Currency;
Kinds of Maine. Census; Cary of
District of Columbia;
Caleb Powers of Kentucky, Educa-
ton; Esch of Wisconsin, Interstate
Commerce; Greene Of Massachusetts,,
Merchant Marine; Kahn of Califor-
MIA, Military Affairs; Butler Of Penn
sylvania, Naval Affairs; Steenerson
of Minnesota, Postoffice; Fordney of |
Michigan. Ways and Means, and Gil |
lett of Massachusetts, Appropria-
tions.
In a time Of war, it should make |
little difference who organizes the |
House. The only rivalry should be
that of patriotic endeavor to serve
ones country best.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
PATRIOTISM IN BUSINESS

Here is a creed of patriotism
worthy to have rung through the
halls of Congress in its greatest
days, or to have been uttered in the
council that formed the Government
of the United States:
Patriotism, however, is not q
mere sentiment. 1t Is not wholly
of the heart; IL must be born of
the principle of sacrifice of self
for the good OF country.t .tof hu-
manity and of God Patriotism
must be "a controlling conviction,
and in this time of trouble IL the
soul and conscience of the Ameri-
can people do not realize that be-
hind the issues that confront us
there is a principle of human
rights, a principle upon which the
existence of free government de-
pends, upon whicn the future of
this great but untried democracy
also depends, then the American
people fail to realize the situation
at the moment.
It was not in the House of Repre-
sentatives or in the Senate that these
words were uttered. however. They
were spoken by Chairman William c.
Breed, of the members council of the
New York Merchants Association, at
a patriotic meeting held by that
body. But they would bear thought
full reading by the members Of
Congress in which it is much more
common to hear speeches upbraiding
the commercialism of business than
it is 70 hear ringing expressions OF
patriotism in the course of debate.
When the country is brought face
to face with an issue as grave as the
present the business man might turn
on the politician who has been bait
ing him and try to shoulder of all
the responsibility. But he does not,
no sane business man would
desire war if peace with honor and
justice were possible. 1t is one Of
the reassuring signs Of American vi
tality that the country's business
men, even those like Henry Ford,
who are extreme in their opposition
to war, stand ready to do their bit
IL war il must be. a
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

II the expenditure Of SlO.000.00O for
army aviation will produce only
40 aviators. ready at all times for
service. there is all the more reason
"go after the regular army with a sand
bag" as Major General Wood says. and
reorganize II whether or not Congress
votes universal military training.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Does Not Approve of What Don Mar
quis Received From q Contributor
to His Column.

To the Editor of THE TINES:
There appeared in the "Don Mar
quis Column" of your paper a diatribe
upon one OF our national songs
which is nothing less than q
fragrant insult to the Admin
istration, to Congress, and to every
patriotic American citizen.
As an officer of the army and as a
private citizen, resent this article
and think the perpetrator should be
designated and fttingly punished.
/ do not believe the management
of The Times would knowingly in
dorse or tolerate such an article and
ascribe II to canned news" OF the
syndicate variety, but l do think
and earnestly request = that The
Times publish an apology and dis
claimer
I think II is unnecessary to do more
than call your attention to this and
express my opinion OF the article, be-
lieving you will do the right thing
in the premises.
s. f. BoMAR,
Major U. S. r.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The vision OF Cooper Of Wisconsin
as chairman OF the Committee on
Foreign Affairs is one Of the things
that makes the President hesitate
about calling an extra session with
the Republicans organizing the
House. On the other hand, there is
Senator Stone.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

W. ]. Bryan, says that the moment
war Is declared he. will be as pafriotic
as anyone, and will die for his coun
try IL necessary. But right up to the
moment that war is declared, he says,
he will work against war.
We believe, ourself, in Bryan's love
for his country.
But his blind stubbornness in block
ing any attempt to put American af-
fairs on a proper footing Tin so far as
he Is able to obstruct the course Of
events) is doing the country more
harm than could ever be remedied by
anything he might do after war has
become an officially recognized fact.
He has allowed himself to be fooled
and used by the enemies of his coun-
try, who have skilfully played upon
his vanity and his obstinacy.
His continued opposition to any ade-
quate preparation for war, in the face
of assaults upon the lives of his fell
low-citizens and the honor of his coun-
try, has been a large factor in bring
ing us to The state of weakness and
division in which We now find our
selves.
He is sincere in his pacinsm. no
doubt. ss.
Blind men are sincerely blind; they
are not blind because they wish to
harm any one by being blind. 1t Is
only when they stubbornly insist on
being leaders, and are able actually
to lead a minority to the embarrass-
ment OF a whole people. that they be-
come dangerous One need not Ques-
tion the excellence OF their motive
nor yet the quality of their courage
to perceive that their leadership is
mischievous.
II Is the blind peace-atany-price
people, fosterers of the country's
weakness, who have brought. us to
the verge OF war.
II we had listened to the warnings
OF the men who have urged adequn te
naval and military preparation we
would never have been subjected to
the attacks against American lives
and honor and prosperity which. are,
In effect, war against. us. 1t Ia these
men who have warned us who are
the real pacifists. They have wanted
to save us from war.
1t is important. IL We go into war,
that the blame for going in shall be
placed squarely where II belongs-up-
on the heads of the peace-at-any-
price takers, who have succeeded in
keeping US so weak that our weak
ness has invited attack after attack
from a nation that boasts its fright
fulness and its contempt of law.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
SENATOR "MAkEs BREAK"

Senator Kirby, pacifist, OF Arkansas,
was so agitated when he rose to ad-
dress the Senate in a debate that he
made his appeal to my fellow-citi-
zens"
A roar of laughter followed, and ne
changed to gentlemen of the conven-
ton"
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Edmund Leamy.

Germany Detains Four U. s. Consuls
as ReprisaI Act.-Berlin's Incorrect Be-
lief That German OFFICIAL Is Held by
America Cause of Step.-HeddRHs
Who furnishes Germany with these in
correct reports? Certainly there are
enough German agents In this country
TO see that Berlin gets the truth.
DON MARQUIS.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
A Communication From Arehy.

well boss I have
been down to Washington to see
IL 1 could find out whether
we were going to war or
just going to hell anyhow I
was looking for statesmen to my
surprise 1 found quite a
number of cockroaches in
charge OF affairs cockroach mann
eockroach
kitchin need | specify further 1t
made me ashamed of the cockroach
tribe more anon
archy
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

If Mr.. Les Darcy, of Australia, can
not meet Dillon in New York city he
can still find plenty Of fighters in the
German trenches ready to take him
nn
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

One of the most painful spectacles OF
the present trying times is the anguish
of the pacIfist who is endeavoring to
wrIggle of the hot shovel before IL be-
comes too red hot.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

Some Congressman talk as IL the
present international situation was
designed for the sole purpose of en-
barrassing them politically.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The stupidity OF the Zimmerman
note was prima facie evidence OF its
authenticity.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

Jim Mann should study the coast
line Of France II he wants to know
where we shall land IL the country
goes into the war.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

Shall the skull and crossbones rule the
seas7
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The sinking of that Peruvian bark
will not relieve Germany OF the
chills.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-05
AMERICAN ARMY HAS
LANDED IN FRANCE

The expeditionary force of the
American army-a full division Of
forty thousand men from the United
States regular army with detachments
of marines-has successfully ran the
submarine blockade and landed in
France. The advance American army
is in charge of Major General GO
Get'er" Pershing, with General Sifert
as his aid. The American boys are
i'm fine mettle and anxious to be led
against the Germans. But for the
present the American troops will un-
dergo a period of stiff training
behind the battle lines in order to pre-
pare them for the ordeal of the
trenches.
A detachment of the American
troops participated in magnificent
parade in General Pershing's honor
thru the streets of the great city of
Paris yesterday, the immortal Fourth
of July. The French people turned
out in a great array to welcome the
Americans who came through the
perils Of the deep to fight side by side
the French soldiers in order that
America might in some measure re-
pay what she owes to France, for it
was French soldiers and sailors who
braved the Atlantic to aid the Amer
leans In gaining their independence
one hundred and forty-one years ago.
The American army will be con-
stantly reinforced, first by sending
over the balance Of the regular army,
1khaR the National Guard, and then
- Netton1l eszny.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-05
INSURANCE PLANS
TAKING ON SHAPE

Washington, July 2.-Issuance by
the government itself of the insur-
ance that is to be given to every man
in the country's fighting forces was
approved today by more than 100 pro-
minent insurance company officials in
conference at the treasury depart
ment. Legislation to carry such a
plan into effect will be asked of con-
gress at this session.
The plan recently advanced by As
sistant Secretary Sweet of the COM
merce department received consider
able discussion at the meeting. Un-
der this plan the government would
assume a death liability Of $4,000 and
also provide compensation for inju-
rieS.