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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06
DEMOCRACY AT STAKE.

Do yourselves the justice of reading carefully
the presidents message to the extra session of
congress- the complete text of which is published
elsewhere in this issue. Do that not only to know
why he urged congress to declare state of war
existing, but chiefly to impress upon your own
minds the great issue into which the war has re-
solved itself an issue which has become more and
more prominent during the past six months and
more and more accepted as the real issue by stu
dents Of the great confict-the world-od issue off,
democracy against autocracy, of the people
against few.
That is the burden of the presidents message,
built upon the history of the past thirty-three
months, founded upon the facts as they have be-
come established in the heat of the conflict And
most carefully through it all does he distinguish
between the rulers of Germany and it's people and
emphasize again the friendship of the American
people for the German. Impassionedly does he
denounce those who rule over them and declare
that they, natural foe to liberty must be
brought to terms, for "only free peoples can hold
their purpose and their honor steady to COM
mon end and prefer the interests Of mankind to
any narrow interest of their own"
Germany's attacks upon the people and the
ships Of the United States during these recent
WcchS cAcupluy Tie issue SqudrcIy. 1JS uCflkucS
in this country, its plots carried out Eat the in
stigation, with the support and even under the
personal direction of official agents Of the i'm
perial government" as the president puts it, its
spies in every nook and corner of our land and
even in our governmental departments, it's high
handed and imperious way, all combine to make
the issue clear, and have compelled in us the re-
alization that this is question of affronts
to national honor, but the destiny of America
itself.
"The world must be made safe for democracy"
the president declares, and we shall make it so.
We shall prosecute war against corrupt and
corrupting autocracy that has bent great people
to its will. We shall fight for the noblest cause
Of all-"for democracy, for the right of those
who submit to authority to have voice in their
own governments, for the rights and liberties of
small nations, for universal dominion Of right
by such concert of free peoples as shall bring
peace and safety to all nations and make the
world itself at last free!'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06
REBUKING THE PACIFISTS.

There is one choice cannot make. we
are incapable of making. We will not
choose the path Of submission and suffer
the most sacred rights of our nation and
our people to be ignored violated. The
wrongs against which we array
selves are not common wrongs they cut
to the very roots of human life
And that to our minds, is sufficient answe
to all the "arguments" of the paciists-it is tn
rebuke given them by President Wilson in hi
to congress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06
THE UNITED STATES AT WAR.

That which has been expected by all close OBJ
servers since Secretary of State Lansing last De-
cember declared, ''The United States is on the
verge of war; is virtually formal fact now, as
it has been an actual condition since the ruthless
submarine war was instituted the first of Febru
ary last in defiance Of all international law, all
humanity, all decency, all respect for the rights
Of any person or any nation. The lower house
of congress was expected to adopt late Thursday
the resolution enacted by the senate Wednesday,
recognizing, upon the advice of President Will
SON, that the belligerent attacks of Germany
constitute q state Of war and authorizing the
president to take whatever measures may be nee
essary to carry on the conflict with the German
government. All the agencies of the govern
ment then will be busily engaged in carrying out
these directions
United States to preserve peace had been re-
pulsed, its every neutral right had been ridden
over rough shod, it had been deliberately af-
honted until patience became exhausted and de-
sire for peace had to be smothered. Only until
every other agency had failed, and every hope
Of converting the rulers Of the German nation to
decent regard for humanity and the laws which
society had laboriopsly built up, had been
shattered, did President Wilson call upon con-
gress to recognize formally that which had actual
" existed for some weeks.
No person in this nation sought and labored
or desired more than he that the United States
should remain at peace. Certainly" as the Sc
attic Times, perhaps as militant newspaper as
there is in the country, says, mo man in Ameri-
can history ever strove more valiantly for peace
under such disheartening circumstances. He has
been misunderstood on every hand, at home and
abroad The sacrifices he has made to
prevent American participation in the struggle
have been undervalued, even by those whose best
interests he sedulously sought to serve. The war
has come upon the nation in spite of
all he could do to prevent it. Looking back now
over the past tive years and more, one must be
particularly impressed by his unending patience
under continued affronts, directed both at the
nation and at himself"
So does the responsibility for the situation in
which the United States finds itself rest not upon
it, but upon Germany, the aggressor. So, too, do
circumstances demand that we exert every effort,
put into play every resource, and mobilize all our
activities and energies toward accomplishing that
which we have been compelled to do. We sought
to remain neutral, but could not we wanted to
stand aloof from the conflict but have been
forced into it must therefore now pitch in and
accomplish all that the occasion demands.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06
NO APOLOGIES.

(From The Saturday Evening Post.)
In the present situation the United States has
nothing to apologize for it's course during thirty
months of European war was right.
It was right in rejecting CONSUMPTION; right in
maintaining that compulsory army service should
not be adopted here, save under the pressure of
evident necessity. It wanted nothing in the
Balkans. It had no part in the web of clashing
ambitions and mutual jealousies out of which the
European war arose. It was right in going to
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06
Howell and Meath Now Shipbuilders

Howell and Meath Now Shipbuilders.
Secretary of State l. M. Howell and
former State Treasurer Edward
Meath are identified with large ship
building companies which formally
announced this week plans for es-
|tablishing wooden shipbuilding yards
along the Duwamish waterway. Seat
tie. Secretary Howell is secretary OF
the International Shipbuilders' Co.,
Ltd, capitalized at 100000, while
Mr.. Meath is treasurer of the Nation
al Shipbuilding company of Seattle
capitalized at 100000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06

Perhaps the statement is unnecessary, but, so
that our position may be made clear we want it
understood now that henceforth The Washington
Standard will print articles letters criticiz-
ing the policy of the United States. The presi-
dent Of the United States has declared state of
war exists between this country and Germany and
the first duty of all Americans is loyalty. Fur
thermore, "giving aid and encouragement to the
country's enemies" is defined by law as treason
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06

Nothing yet received from Petrograd is more
indicative of the genuineness of the Russian revo-
luton than the official statement that henceforth
Jews are to enjoy equality before the law. This
means full civil, military and educational as well
as religious independence. 1t was on this point
as affecting American citizens, that the United
States some years ago abrogated its treaty with
the ear. The renewal of that engagement in
proper form ought not now to be difficult.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-06

The outstanding feature of paci6st meeting is
that it usually ends in q row.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
Farm Tractors a War Necessity.

The War Industries Board will soon decide who
will have priority, after the government in the matter
of securing steel for industrial purposes and is PET
tnent to remark that in the judgment of those VINO
read as they rum the manufacturers of farm tractors
should have the call
England led the way for the adoption of the farm
tractor as war machine Threatened by isolation from
the producing countries of the Western hemisphere
by the submarine she took heroic to protect
herself from famine.
The minister of agriculture organized an army Of
farm tractors placed headlights them, and plowed
day and night for weeks and weeks in the spring of the
year. When the harvest was gathered and England
found she had enough food withstand any blockade
of submarines for another year, credit given the
tractor as the most effective weapon of warfare yet
discovered
France had the experience. The government
subsidized the manufacture of and organized
schools for their operation.
The United States the last great power to enter the
conflict find that the farm tractor is
sty of With the day approaching when the
tals will be separated from the nonessentia and the
given preference in the delivery of fuel and
materials, the priority committee of the War Industries
Board must recognize the farm tractor it recog
nzed in England and France, as the most effective
weapon Of the
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
Russian Was Easy.

Reference at a social session was made to lingual
dexterity when Congressman John NJ Evans, of Mon
tana, said he was reminded of little incident along
that line
Down at the cigar store one night the regulars were
talking about the and remarking how it gave one
something than face ache pronounce the Rus
sian names that appear in the news.
Those Russian names are nothing" remarked
man named Johnson, with an expansive smile you
just ought to hear what stack up against in my own
home every day of my life"
What's that" demanded one of the regulars amaz-
edly do you mean that you have somebody in your
family who put kink in those Russian syllable
twists?"
"Well should say that have" rejoined Johnson.
"You should around time and hear the baby
and the parrot when they get to talking together
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
A Conflict Easy Of Compromise.

Between food and fuel there is little choice Both
are necessary II is to be hoped that the director of
priority will not have to face fight between them.
The protest of the Food Administration against any
priority order being issued in favor of coal and coke
seems reasonable, in view of the that it presents.
1t is true that panicky feeling has been created by
the threat of fuel famine but it is equally true that
condition essentially would result If drastic
priority order should result in sidetracng and In
definite delay of food shipments which is feared by
Mr.. Hooyer's associates.
1t was thought that the Food Administrator and
the Fuel Administrator working in perfect har-
mony. They have been up to the present hour. Nor
is the cleavage between their separate interests ire
conclabe. A drastic priority order which gives ex-
elusive preference to either food fuel ought not to
be issued by Judge Lovett Both should be given
preference as far as is compatible with shipments
The question essentially to be handled according
to local needs In districts where there is real re-
serve supply of foodstufs, a full priority order for
coal and coke would work no damage. In other Sec
tons not so fortunately situated there must be skill
full balancing of interests.
What appears to be conflict may be only tenn
pest in teapot after ALL to be Strengthened out by
friendly conference between Mr. Hoover and Mr. Gar
field.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
The National Guard Abroad.

The Rainbow Division has arrived in France.
About that fact a whole romance might be woven,
without wandering far from the facts but that story
will be for Americans to read and think about
after the war is fought and won,
; Less than two years ago our National Guard was
ejoke 1t was openly derided by officers of the regu
lar army Some of the State Guards were in deplor-
ably low of efficiency others were not so badly
off, Some .were paralyzed by politics. Some had Off
GERS so physically impossible from the military point
of view that it would have been ridiculous to put them
IN the field When the continental army plan of former
Secretary Of War Garrison defeated in Congress
because of National Guard influence in politics.
then commonly asserted, the War Department almost
attributed dsloyaty the of preparedness to
the militia.
3 Then came the Mexico imbroglio on the border.
President Wilson sprung real coup detat when he
called the Guard to the colors The nation rubbed its
eyes in astonishment when saw thousands of young
rnen-many OF whom had enlisted in the Guard be-
cause they wanted the exercise and training and be-
cause of the two weeks summer camp-actualy forced
to abandon their regular employment and do real SOL
der work guarding the Rio Grande from "Greaser'
ncursions 1t was such unheard-of thing that
newspapers were bitter in their criticism of the admin
stration because it had dared to inconvenience the
Guard on such a fools errand, where there was no
glory and deal of hard work.
Since that time much water has passed under the
bridge. The Guard has into its 1t has been
transformed into efficient fighting force. 1t is not
far behind the regular army in efficiency. The best
proof of that is its presence French SOIL where it
will be thrust into the trenches facing the Boche
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
"PROVINCIALISM." !"
Charles Carol Brooks Comments or
Editorial.

Editor The Washington Herald-I
was very much gratiied this morn
ing to see under the caption Of Pro
vincialism'' your comment on the re-
cent decision Of the Representatives Of
the. United States government de-
Gliding that It was not wholly in good
form for the American soldier and
patriot to accept a decoration from a
foreign government.
1 am happy to tell you that was
turned out a good soldier and pa
triot by the English government, al
though was born in a log cabin in
the mountains of my native State OF
West Virginia, but then how vastly
different was the setting. and how
gratefully was the British govern
ment to even a single American in a
foot regiment, who did his duty in
helping to preserve the British crown.
but perpetuate the freedom that is
embodied in the Magma Charter of
the English speaking peoples.
The honors which the Sammies have
rightfully and gloriously won by acts
of valor will be brought home with
them. Why? Because public senti-
ment is in favor of the man who does
his duty receiving recognition. for
that perpetuates the freedom of the
whole, and that is the reason that
the Sammies will return to their ma
tive shores decorated for the en-
Couragement of our youth OF the
American commonweal
This government is too large heart
ed to allow it's sons to be denied the
honors OF war by any provincialisn
that may prevail in the minds Of any
leader or representative of the great
American republic, and for one be-
lieve that the coalition Of America
and England is the greatest piece of
good fortune that could ever have
befell my native land, the land OF
the free and the home Of the brave.
All honor to the Sammies who with
pluck and valor earn the honors due
to war, and long may they and their
offspring live and remember that no
nation is any greater than the whole
combined patriotism. pooled into one
mighty combination to preserve de-
mocracy to the unborn millions that
must follow in the wake Of the pres
ent conflict.
Sammies to the right Of them.
Sammies to the left OF them, how
they in future months volley and
thunder forth the freedom OF a new
democracy that shall rule the earth
forever and ever.
CHARLES CARROLL BROOKS.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
The Maple Leaf Forever

In days Of yore from Briton's shore
Wolfe, the dauntless hero came,
And planted firm Brittannia's flag
On Canada's fair domain.
Here may it wave, our boast our pride,
And joined in love together,
The Lily, Thistle, Shamrock, Rose,
And Maple Leaf forever! =
The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,
The Maple Leaf foreveri
God save Our King, and heaven bless
The Maple Leaf foreyeri
At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane
Our brave fathers, side by side,
For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,
Firmly stood and nobly died; .
And those dear rights which they maintained
We swear to yield them never!
Our watchword evermore shall be,
The Maple Leaf foreverl
The Maple, Leaf, our emblem dear,
The Maple Leaf forever!
God save our King, and heaven bless
The Maple Leaf foreverl
On merry England's far-famed land
May kind heaven sweetly smile;
God bless old Scotland evermore,
And Irelandis Emerald Islet
Then swell the song both loud and long.
I'LL rocks and forests CULVER,
God save our King, and heaven bless
The Maple Leaf foreverl
The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,
The Maple Leaf foreyerl
God save our King, and heaven bless
The M1rIa Leaf foraxsrl 4ss+s
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
DON Juans of the Day.

Rumor has it, that actor of note is about to be
divorced by his fifth or sixth wife This particular
Don Juan has enjoyed public favor for many years,
and in truth, on his ability he has gained it. but
growing weary of the jokes that accompany his matr
monia ventures and failures. As items salacous they
may appeal to few, but homy on what ought to
be considered sacred relation they becoming tire
some.
To our everlasting shame men and women marry and
divorce with too much To vitiate contract made
sacredy by the whim of the other is the vogue
We are becoming loose in mental morals. Too
many seeF to have thrown away the anchor of sancti
and are asrift on the ocean of passion = I
Need we wonder At thiss Are there not lawyers
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
At the Helm.

A happy of the times lies in the fact that we
have in the White House another Lincoln. Mistakes
will be made they made in the early sixties
and malevolence will show its venom as it did in the
early sixties-but the fact remains that the helm is
the pilot unafraid
Surely the man who could stand the ribaldry of the
mob when he was "watchfully waiting'-the man who
smiled grimly when the crowd misread his too proud
fight" utterance-was the bravest of his time,
and how clearly events have justified his acts.
We him at the theateE the other night, seeking
surcease from a burden such as no other man in his
tory has carried and marveled at the witchery of
that wonderful face. 1t treat to note his
evident enjoyment-and to feel that the fate of our
children rested with such entire confidence in his wise
keeping.
And how splendidy the great mass of the people is
upholding him. 1t hearten him to know that the
trne sentiment of the country is undoubtedly back of
him.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
A GLIMPSE OF BURNS.
L. S. Mary Recalls Walter Scott S
Meeting with Poet.

Editor The Washington Herald: Sir
Walter Scott gives an interesting ac-
count Of the first and only time he
ever saw Robert Burns, the poet.
It was the occasion on which Burns
came I'D to Edinburgh to have the first
edition Of his poems published. The
meeting was at the residence Of Will
lam Balfour. There was hanging on
walls Of Mr.. Balfour's residence the
picture Of a young woman with babe
in her arms, and beneath the picture
were the following lines:
On Minden heights or cold Canadian
plain
Perhaps this mother wept her soldier
slain.
Bent DER her babe. her eyes dissolved
in dew,
The warm drops mingling with the
milk it drew
Gave the sad presage Of its future
years 49,
The child of misery baptized in tears.
AS Burns looked at the picture
and read the lines he was much af-
fected, and a tear glistened In his
dark eye. He asked who was the
author Of the lines. Scott. then a
boy of u years, said they were from
the poet Langhorne. Burns turned
on the boy a look Of thanks for
the information.
Scott says that such large beauti-
full eyes as Burns had he never saw
set in the human head.
Scott says that this glimpse of
Burns was the only time he ever
saw the poet. He never saw him
again. but the impression made upon
him on this occasion was never ef-
faced.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
Times and Maidens Change.

Remember that time when Bill Taft, with his mighty
bosom swelling with tariff reciprocity, sparkled Miss
Canada, and got the mitten SOS that all the world
saw it?
Well, the naughty maid has relented There's soft
glad hand at her front door and room the parlor
sofa for Uncle Sam, with the lights turned low.
Since April last Miss Canada has sent into the
United States over fourteen million bushels of wheat
duty free. On April 16 she removed her import duty
on wheat and this act automatically broke down the
tariff walls.
A common distress makes neighbors akin. After
Uncle Sam doffs his khaki, gets bath and shave and
dons his old reliable boiled shirt watch him perk up
to Miss Canada once morel
The Washington herald., 1917-12-02
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