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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

Honolulu Iron Works Of the Com
nercial League played errorless ball
last Sunday. They played the formid.
able Mutuals, losing to the telephone
boys by the score Of "A. II seems as
II Chilly has developed fast fielding
team. .-++eSzs , ''s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

Coombs OF the Commercial League
has the distinguished honor of defeat.
ing the electric team. Coombs de-
served victory for they outelassed
their opponents with the willow. The
automobile boys are quite eiated over
their recent victory. z z Z.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

Totals ....... IS II 3 % Is 4.
Hits and runs BY innings:
Electric $500. 3 % 900 o 1 o e. S
Base hits 80. D % 1 o o. 02I r. s
Coombsl 2 1000 10. o. 4
Base hits i ! 90 2 Bill
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

Walter Argabrite, who once visited
here with the stanford ball team as
center fielder. has gone to France TO
DO his bit for America. Walter was
popnlar with the local fans, as he.
used to cover the center garden for
the Punahou Athletic Club
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

The Aiohas are now leading the
Young Boys. League. Up to the pre-.
sent date the Alohas have won three
games and lost none. The lineup for
the leaders sis: Lemes, e: II. Along,
p: w. Petersen, ID; r. Fulton, 2b;
Henry W., 3b; Ernest b.. IS; Ralph,
IL; Howard. CT; Gordon, RI Keep 1t
up. youngsters. and you win be the
bright lights some day. ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-26

Hall of the Advertiser was the
bright star last Sunday. This young
ster secured two hits out Of five
times up. and handled five fielding
chances without a slip. In the after.
noon he also played wonderful game
for the Healanis.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
The Hodge-Podgc Tariff Board

lFr0m The Minneapolis Journal
The naming of the new Tariff Commission
presented the President with golden oppor-
tuni.v TO take the tariff out Of politics, or at
least to take a long step in that direction.
But Mr.. Wilson, as an ndurated partisan
could not resist the temptation 10 name =
commission that was not only all free trade,
but all Wilson.
The law provides that not more than three
Of the six commissioners shall be members OF
one party The President neatly eyaded TINS
provision by naming Wilson Democrats. VIII
son Indepcndcnts and Wilson Progrossives.
He could not summon the fairness 10 name
even one real Republican to the commission,
nor yet one man who believes in a protective
tariff
Something might be said for bringing to-
gcther n homogeneous commission united ln
support o. the tarif-for rrevenuc-only idea.
If Mr. Wilson had named none but tariff cX-
pcrts to the new body But the fact that he
made room for two lame ducks" who had
failed to get back into Congress, and for two
politicians Who had served in the last cam
paign as organizers in his own behalf, shows
that Mr. wilson regards the commission q,
fair game for the spoilsmen.
Even the fact that Professor Frank ".
Taussig, who Is 10 be chairman of the COM
mission, is a recognized tariff authority quite
fails TO alter the palpably partisan character
Of the Presidents nominations.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Finance War by Taxation
ct the Tax on All Big Incomes Be
Raised

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In his address to Congress the PresI-
don't recommended the financing Of the war
bv taxation. To quote the words OF his ad-
dress:
J OF wiII involve also. Of course, the grant
ING Of adequate credits to the government
sustained, hope so far as they can equltaoIy
be sustained by the present generation Dy
well conceived taxation
II ia evident that no money can be raised
outside of the United States for the prose
! cution Of this war We can spend nothing
more than the income produced by this coun-
try. All the other nations of the world are
paving their utmost into the war treasury.
The capital which produces the income OF
this country will receive as much protection
from, the war as the men who fight the war.
( ls il not fair. then. to demand that the SER
vices OF capital be contributed as freely and
with as little hope of return as the services
Of the men,. Let the whole expense OF the
carving on Of the war be covered by taxa
tion!
The income tax is the logical method for
raising the major part Of these funds ana
this method should be utilized rather by max
ing il higher on the larger incomes than by
lowering the exemption limit. The reason
for this is that the money cannot be raised
bv the latter method. The distribution OF
the wealth Of this country is so unequal that
Ilowerinc the exemption limit means but
small actual return to the government ana
comparatively greater hardship on those al
fectod By il. while with no real hardship
whatever on those taxed the whole amount
available could be raised by leyying the tax
upon those great incomes which receive the
greater protection from the war.
In further support OF this proposition 1t
NAV be urged that il will make for greater
efficiency on the part Of the government in
the administration of the war finance. with
the returns from such taxation the sole
source Of revenue for carrying on the war,
the government will know how much money
/ il will be able to expend some time ahead
and the expenditures and preparations by
means OF budget system can be admins
tered in a much more efficient manner than
+ bv the bond sale method The army and
navy will not be handicapped by long halts
Of action while Congress fights over bond
! issues. Labor will not be made discontented
by seeing wealth actually gain by the calam-
| ity OF the nation.
JOHN SCUDDER BOYD.
Yale University, April 5, 1917
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
The Eagle

The country Of our sires was great of soul ;
And, if she draws to battle, it must be
She baros her sword for peace with lib
erty,
Justice her standard pure, honor her goal.
She mails her hand TO write later scroll,
And share with all mankind her destiny;
Though God has Fashioned her with
either sea,
Freedom hath no frontiers. Where heaven
doth roll,
Fly forth, great Eagle, that of old didst
sit
At Joves right hand beside the wakeful
throne,
Gazing on vast horizons battle-lt,
With mightier pinions fly to nobler wars
Soar in the zenith, heavenly bird, alone.
And DER the storm bear in thy beak the
starsl
GEORGE +. WoODBERRY.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

beverage; circumstance in all probability
unforeseen by the legislators, but upon
which they are nevertheless JUSTIFIED IN
congratulating themselves, inasmuch AS II
nav tend still further to discourage whis-
key drinking.
According TO thc Lancet the dis
penscrs OF wartime whiskey have found
that, having been watered down to the es-
tahbshed standard, it becomes opalescent
after il has been allowed TO stand for a
while. because Of the precipitation OF GER
tain by-products Of fermentation and dis
tllation. It must therefore be filtered be-
fore IL can be bottled in a suitable condi-
ton. but the result is that much OF the
characteristic favor is lost. Accordingly
il appears that among connoisseurs WINS
kcv i. losing it's former popularity
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Let LOYAL Women Speak

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Can we not induce the loyal wO-e
Of America, either individually or throHP
their clubs and societies, to join In one eia
and emphatic reputation Of the treasons''
utterances Of the Emergency Peace tedsn'
ton? | am not hopeful Of producing :"
effect upon these people; they are opp'%
to patriotism and deaf to the cry Of outrag'
humanity. In their fear Of Germany !"
court her favor. and condone her stroeiHo
But some timid souls who are influences
this appeal TO the sordid and selnsn
stincts of our nature may be strengthens
and upheld BY the united call OF u''
womanhood higher courage, inner y
more farseeinG patriotism. j.
Let US tell them again that for the Ahe'
can people there can be no sacrifice o. W
erty for the sake of safety; no compFoHS
with evil for the sake of peace; no loss
the souls life for the sake OF the body
us tell them that American mothers N0'
risk their beloved sons rather than see wv
shielded shamefully behind the coufses
other women's sons; AMI American
would refuse to follow their mothers !"
ing to the brink of cowardice and dssr'
Let us tell them that We will not see
structure of liberty and civilization,
upon the heroism Of our fathers, oyersn,.,
20 suit their narrow and fanaticai 'n's
OF a peace that does not exist ana cas-
honorably exist to-day. -
There shall be no compromise oe'..
right and wrong the deepest and cruz, w,
wrong that the world has ever known
are Christians in any sense OF the VIZ.
freedom and Righteousness are dear
souls, let us defend with all our DOW
force the things without which liie Ns
not worth having. And with one g'eS
from the hearts Of those who are fesO' 40
the sacrifice, let US silence those voice.
would put American womanhood to .mTs sasrss
MARION COUTHoUY sNilN
Fast Orange. y. j., April 3, 1911
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Send Troops to France

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Considering the many indications tnat
tbe war viii not last through another winter
is il not of the greatest Importance 10 the
honor of our country that we concentrate our
best endcavors. in addition TO naval activity
on sending TO France as large an army as
possible this summer?
Plans for our military condition year ana
two wears from now are wise for the future
welfare Of the United States, but of prime
inheritance morally is the doing of our Dit
right now in the suppression Of Prussian bru-
tal;t,. and 10 that end We should do our share
at tbc earliest moment. By system OF MY
inc me, who have had a few weeks training
i'm with seasoned men in the proportion OF
about two-hfths raw to three-hfths fuIly
trained men. every new man would march be
tween two experienced soldiers and the army
could be doubled in size without loss OF efI-
cheney. as any intelligent youth would soon
learn by example
The gradual training Of masses OF green re-
cruits without the advantage of the compan-
iouship of seasoned men IS unnecessarily
slow. and at time Of emergency should be
overcome by emergency methods. We should
put lighting force in France not later than
July l. ....,,.
ELIZABETH WALWORTH HAWLhf.
New York. April 6, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Our Fighting Colonel
Why an Admrer Hopes to See His
10000 in France
To The Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The news article in your yesterday S
issue outlining opposition to Colonel Roose-
vclt's proposed division ought TO arouse the
fighting blood of every real American. If
there is any political opposition, due to
the fear of the Colonel gaining political
advantage through serving his country as
he well knows how to do, such politicians
ought to hide their heads in shame when
they hold patriotism subseryient to politics.
The opposition Of the army is more tan
gible. but, if correctly reported. illogical
and open to inference that 1t may be
actuated by envious motives. The claim
is made that such volunteer force would
give rise to other similar bodies, and thus
embarrass universal service. Past eXpe-
rience with voluntary military service
should hardly occasion worry as to any
large detection of men from the ranks
available for universal service. Further
more, we want soldiers, and if there is
any difference as to whether they come in
of their own volition or are conscripted the
advantage would certainly seem to be on
the side of the volunteer
The inference is drawn that the Colonels
standing as an ex-Presdent would cause the
Allied commanders TO consult him on mill
tarv matters when otherwise they might be
disinclined TO do so. This, coupled with the
inference that he would lead "a civilian
force" to France, seems to complete the
armys argument against the raising Of
such a volunteer force.
First, the Colonel is sufficient of a dsci-
plinarian to know that he would be con-
suited just exactly as much as his rank,
experience and ability warranted and not a
have it otherwise. Second, the civilian
force" is civilian only at the present time.
Just as our FIRST five hundred thousand"
seem TO be.
And furthermore, OF the forty thousand
that have volunteered with Roosevelt ! am
led 10 believe that enough of them have
seen previous military experience to allow
the Colonel to select force well versed
in the fundamental and. most important
force that knows the vital Importance OF
that first essential, discipline.
Even the Colonels opponents admit that
Roosevelt attaches TO himself men Of red
blood. keen for the chance TO uphold Amer
lean honor in France, men who with such
intensive training as is proposed will give
20 America force 10 be proud Of II bet
ter material can be gathered for an eNpedl-
tonary force | should like TO hear Of it.
r. +. HALL0CK.
New York, April s, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
The Right Man in the Right Place

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The writer is n dyed-in-the-wool FRO
crcssive Republican Of the Rooseveltian
school. and therefore hitherto regarded our
President as seriously wanting IN the sagac-
ity and virility characterizing a first class
statesman. His masterfully patriotic address
before Congress has occasloned MIN 10
change about in his impression OF the ma"
and to think and feel that. after all, freSl-
dent Wilson may prove to have been the right
man in the right place az the right time.
The calling at the White House of eN-
President Roosevelt to congratulate President
Wilson or the masterfulness OF ms patriotic
address should occasion the soul OF every gen
uine American elector to rejoice by reason or
his straightforward, open and aboveboard eX-
hibition Of on-partisanism, aa patriotic
American, United we staLd-divided we
fall" T. n. L.
Woodhayen. y. Y. April :, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
A Test Of the Open Door
Upon Cerman-Amcricans Depends
Our National Policy
To Tho EDITOR Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In war between Germany and oiner
European nations II was inevitable that the
sympathy OF men and women OF German STOCK
should be with Germany. Such Of US ms arc
Of English stock know well that our own sym
pathy would always be with England IN
quarrel with any other country except the
United States. We ought 10 be the last 70
criticize the attitude Of those whose rac'al
inheritance turns their sympathies IN another
direction.
sympathy is quality that may be quite
apart from judgment as to the rght ana
wrong OF n quarrel Had not Americans OF
German blood shown this sympathy. II "ould
lavc been most unnatural. Il would nave
meant a doplorable lack Of sensltiyeness ana
human feeling The expression OF sym
pa,hy may co-exist with the strongest az
verse Judgment as to the responsibility LOT
quarrel and the methods used ny those
with whom We sympathlEc.
But nov. when il IS war between Germany
and the United States, there ought not 10
be the slightest doubt as 20 the loyalty oi
this class Of citizens toward the country
chosen for their allegiance
Many of them retain close ties OF h'hSh'p
and friendship with their native iand: Inc
break will bring TO them unspcakable re
rrct and grief. We cannot THINK that IL
VIII cause treason or disioyalty.
The "opcn door" has always been one
o. the finest things i'm the policy OF our
couutry. We can we'll be proud not only
20 have offered 10 the oppressed peoples
of Southern Europe haven where they
could enjoy life. liberty and the pursuit
Of happiness, but TO have given CORDIAL
hand to ali those coming from the over
crowded countries C the Old World VINO
preferred American life and institutions.
Here they have had democratic freedom
and every opportunity possessed b. native
citizens.
b. far the most important as it is prob
ably the largest. of the Continental groups
Of citizens Of foreign stock IS that from
Germany.
In crisis such as tho present, If 1t
turned out that this great section OF our
population, or even a large part OF 1t,
pro, ed rccrcart to their oaths Of allegiance
vc would be forced to conclude that the
nolicv Of an "opcn door, had been fear
full mistake.
As always happens in great nation
there doubtless viii be traitors. but the llhe
between loyalty and treason will not be that
Of racial inheritance. It is unthnkablc 10
believe that any large number Of our citI-
zcns Of German stock arc going to be
false TO their allegiance in thought or act
II would mean that they had been guilty
Of deliberate perjury and that they had con
sidcred citizenship merely As a convenience
and benefit, without any corresponding
responsibility. This is putting far too low
an estimate on the character and honor
Of the millions who have taken so large
a part in the growth Of American democ-
iacy. so many Of whom have been among
our most honored and distinguished D'u-
,ore IRVING PUTNAM.
New York. April 6, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Another Original Podunk

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: A communication to The Tribune
published this morning states that the
original Poiunk has been located IN the
Adirondacks, but | believe that you will
ind that the name was first applied to a
tribe Of Connecticut Indians. Their seat
was on the cast bank OF the Connecticut
River, few miles north OF Hartford, and
the region is still known as Podunk, and
the finest tobacco of the State, so the local
farmers say, is grown in "Podunk sandy
loan" think that q small town or vii
lage. somewhere back from the main auto
road, is called Podunk, as well as the gen
cral region.
am sure that the characteristics OF the
mythical Podunk apply quite well 10 the
real one. GORDON FISH.
New York. April 8, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Defects of Wartime Whiskey

One of the simplest measures used by
the British government 20 reduce the con
sumption of intomcants in these strenuous
Gays is a regulation forbidding the sale
Of malt whiskey or other spirits at an al
coholic strength exceeding 80 degrees un-
der proof. This means about 40 per cent
Of alcohol by volume, whereas before the
war the average strength Of whiskey sup
piled 70 consumers was somewhere in the
neighborhood Of 4S per cent by volume.
The most obvious result Of this regula-
ton is that the habitual drnker Of whis-
key gets less for his money than he was
formerly accustomed 10 expect, the dilu-
ton provided for amounting approximate
is 10 the addition Of fifth part water.
/. seems, however, that the fastidious CON
sumer has something more 70 complain Of
than the mere weakness of the modern
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
An Ominous Anniversary

L is not difficult to account for the
proclamation forbiddng public meetings
and professions in Dublin this week. some
such precaution was earnestly desired by
MANY Of the inhabitants and though a
few Will doubtless represent 1t as a ne"
grievance. it VIII probably be accepted by
the majority with relief.
On the eve of st. Patrick's Day a re
port went abroad that a warning had been
issued 70 the people Of Dublin advising
them TO remain indoors. 1t was not 'rue'
but some apprehension had undoubtedly
been aroused by rumors Of projected dem
o,stratiors and disturbances. though, ac-
cording 10 Mr.. Bonar Law, these rumors
had probablv been circulated by wanton
mischief makers.
The danger this week is more manifest
for there was good reason to fear some
sort of celebration Of the first anniversary
Of the Sim Fem rising. The perfunctory
nrotests Of the Irish members Of Parlla-
,nent are i'll timcd. 1t is idle OF them 10
dono,,nce such measures as provocative,
for a wear ago they were apparently as
ignorant of the plans Of the rebels as any
member of the government Their com
nlcte failure to foresee that event, their
persistent cndeavor to make light OF all
signs of disaffection in Ireland. should
silence them now. The government can
rot be expected to run the risk of sec
end jnsurrection or to take the assurances
of the Irish partv seriously.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
No Separate Peace

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your firm stand for right is an encour-
agement TO every reader. What IS peace
worth unless based on right?
No peace offers from Germany can now be
accepted, for any draw is victory for her and
means trouble later on. Instead of Offering
peace the Kaiser should abdicate, as did the
Gar.
The sowing over Germany OF President
Wilson's magnificent declaration, backed by
prompt action Of Congress. may suggest 10 the
German Emperor that he and the Crown
Prince should take the first steps toward
peace by abdication.
CHARLES s. HARTWELL.
Asbury Park, y. j., April !, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-ior
II dissafisfaotion results in any case 1hE
TRIBUNE guarantees 10 pay your money back
upon request No red tape. No quibbling. We
make good promptly II the advertiser does not.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Even Birds Ignore Gunfre

When | asked the town major Of lpres
how he was able to sleep through the roar
Of the guns about him he sale:
"You soon grow accustomed 20 the guns
and they don't trouble you, but am
awakened Immediately by the sound OF
footsteps The moment any tne wanders
around here I hear him at or'ce. 1t may
surprise you to know that birds twitter and
sing here in the early morning. They have
become used TO the noise, AMI ! suppose
it is the same way with man. The things
that have annoyed US all our lives make
the most impression now
A Young British officer, removed from me
Ypres salient to the Somme last spring
told me he preferred the latter, though he
had been through most Of the big pushes.
including Fricourt. High Wood and
Combes. "The most nerve -racklng mo-
ment in soldiers life" he said, comes
when he has reached the enemy's trench
and is trying to consolidate 1t under arth-
lery fire. Stimulus of attack is over you
are tired to the point of exhaustion. ana
even mechanical work does not relieve the
tension of your nerves. In the lpre9
salient the Hun is always bombardng' and
when there is nothing to do you soon get
mighty we'll fed up with war; on the Somme
there is always something to do
At Ypres the Germans launched their hrst
gas attack Have they prepared some dla-
bolical preparation to use here this spring
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

sition would cease. He would probably
he willing then thar we should enter IN as
the ass in Esop's fable TO deliver final
kick al the dying lion.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
a Month for a Day

To the Editor Of The Tribune. ,,,
Sir: believe that the women " ,1e
and the allied European nations ca" -. .
present war by united effort along y 6,
lowing lines: Circulate eyerywhere son" q
pledge as the tentative one gwen W 4
let the German nation know OF our III ~
termination to keep it. think ihe! W.
the warning:
PLEDGE a,
81 solemnly swear by all ho'a s,es s y
for every day after June ], 1911 "., ~
the German government continuing s,,, sor .
Of savage and inhuman warfare ! W. .ss
month refrain from the purens'e .. .stsl
ticle, no matter how beauiiful 0' ndu,. :
Necessary it may be, if it be q y"
Germany, Austria. Bulgaria or u'ss s..r. d
Twelve days Of war will mean ssss,.i !
ing which such products will 0e In. VI
millions of women who bitterly - "a =
man insults TO womanhoOd by iessn. az, u
der and disciplinary rapins we|
mark,
Manchester, VI, April S, 1917
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
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