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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
The German American Press

orr programme for the destruction OF Cehu'
Furope we shall then either have % WIZ
draw this programme or actually night u O.
70 the bloody end. For historical and Ms"
rial reasons, we are still Of the conye'"'
that the American country and American "
stitutions have nothing in the least 10 ie'
from Central Europe, and that the viols''.
of American rights at sea was only ineden"
and not intentional on the part Of Cen'''
Europe in fighting the Entente.
In a belated discussion Of Mr.. Wilson'
Russian message the Seattle German
Press" says:
The message reminds one OF Demosthe'"
Kata Pilippou H. = and 3, the closing w.
fences being addressed to the American p,
pie rather than to the Russians. IN wv
stract. the Presidents sentiments are '''''
Of all liberal thinking men, but when we e0--,
down TO the application Of them we '"''-
the President has fallen into grievious CIV.
Alone. the question Of what small na''0D.
shall participate in the liberty Mr. ""''"
PROMISES offers enormous difficulties.
By trying to destroy the German goverhn''-.
Mr. Wilson will surely deliver fearful DIV
at the German people. which IS en'.s.
content under its present rule.
trouble with our President is that ne W.
not know conditions on the European Gun
nent. and he does not know that the 'e'"'. :,
since 1000 years have practically oe'Dp.,
the same lands. proof enough that eO"P'
is not their aim.
Other matters are discussed IN ="
German-language papers as follows
Colorado Herold':
The German-Americans have kept oa'
politics. and they reap their reward Se',
could the situation have become wns'
if they had used their power.
California Demokrat':
Admiral Peary may not be 30 far out o. III
way as some people think. We nave 4,
many surprises in the great war. ana :.
entirely possible that its end VIII n0'
fought on land or on the sea, but IN 'ns az.
and that the final decision rests WI"
nation having the largest air powsn -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

tragedy Of which we have been the spectators.
Venezios, willing tool, is the gravedigger
of Greek independence. The pit, however, is
also prepared for him, since the scope of his
power and influence has proved a disappont-
ment.
The "Vossische Zeitung" takes gloomy
view. 1t asks:
VIII Greece, in defiance Of her most impor-
tant immediate and future interest be forced
to send her sons TO the French and English
shambles? The answer must be forthcom-
ing within few days. However il may read
it will not have a decisive bearing on the final
result.
The sad contemplation with which we fol-
low the progress of this Hellenic tragedy is
unmixed with selfish thoughts or fears. 1t is
purely of an ethical nature il is the pain
which every righteous thinking man must
feel as he observes how hypocritical men
dacty unites with force to drag down a small
and valiant nation. Whatever may come. We
Germans will not forget the high moral cour-
age with which Constantine and his royal
people perstently refused to take up arms
against us
The "Mittag Zeitung" pays this tribute
to Constantine:
Whole armies and fleets were dispatched 20
the Mediterranean to bring about the down
fall of this one man who for fully two years
and half stood like rock amid the En-
tentc food that threatened to swallow every
thing.
A Balkan diplomat in Berlin made the
following interesting statement:
The French have been the main driving
I force behind the thumbscrews which the En-
tente has been applying in Greece during the
last two years in an attempt to rehabilitate
its shattered prestige in the Near East. The
Greek people hoped that their Macedonian cry
for help would find an echo at least in Wash
ington. where it was expected this intrusion
on the rights Of sovereign state would meet
with SWIFT rebuke, there the principle of
the right small nations TO shape their own
destnies was being constantly proclaimed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
,rsonalties That Stand Out in the Current New

have seen the ex-Premier have doubted has
Greek descent.
His blue eyes, his surprising GOODNESS, ms
absolute self-control, his ability TO overcome
and conceal his emotions, his extraordinary
will power. his steadfastness of purpose ana
his answering adherence TO the object to be
attained are not generally characteristic OF
the Greeks of to-day. Yet Venizelos is a
most genuine Greek. His is one Of the Oldest
families of Greece.
He had been brought up on an island accus-
toned 70 revolution for centuries. lie nao
taken active part in successive uprisings
against the hated Turk He was the leader OF
the Cretan revolution which precipitated the
disastrous war of 1897 between Greece and
Turkey. After the European powers, as
consequence of that revolution, had compelled
the Sultan to grant autonomy TO Crete andt
recognize Prince George of Greece as their
High Commissioner in the island, Nenizelos
led a second revolt, to force the powers to re-
alize that half measures in the interest OF
Crete were doomed to failure, and that the
only satisfactory solution must be the union
of Crete with the mother country.
In 1905 third revolution broke out in
Crete under the leadership of Venizelos, who
then proclaimed the union of the island 20
the kingdom of Greece. The powers again re-
fused to recognize this union. On his depart
ure for Athens, in 1910, Venizelos left his ma
i've island still struggling. for the realization
Of its unalterable desire to become part OF
Greece.
Mr.. Venizelos landed in Greece as mem
her of the National Assembly. having been
elected to it by the people of Athens.
The late King George, approaching TINS
service to the crown, ntrusted him with the
| formation of a new Cabinet. Before accept
;rg the mandate of the King, however, Ven
izelos demanded absolute freedom of action
for the purpose of purifying Greek politics
for the introduction of various reforms IN
the administration of the country, and for
the reorganization of the military and naval
forces of Greece. His conditions were ac-
cepted BY the King. and he began by chopplng
off the heads Of the Lernaan Hydra OF po-
litical corruption that was ravaging Greece
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helped TO found, the protecting powers de-
sired to show that the principles that in
spired them a century ago, when the heroes
Of the war of independence shed their blood
TO assure a place to Greece among the free
nations, have remained unaltered through the
vicissitudes of history.
Who could better appreciate the concern
with which the three protecting powers were
animated and their firm resolution TO assure
the destinies Of Greece in the traditional path
that led to her grandeur than the eminent
leader whose generous ardor and disinter-
ested courage no less than his political fore
sight, renewed the internal life of the Greek
people and realized most of their legitimate
desires for expansion?
Nothing could better respond to the deep
est sentiments Of the French people than to
be so intimately associated with the great
national movement which will be pursued
with the support of the protecting powers by
those who. in the difficult hours, never
doubted them and were able to prepare for
the triumph Of free institutions.
ne Italian pO|tIIHcllt, III al SeiHi-oiHNlo
statement, defined as follows its attitude
toward the Greek change:
SO far as Italy is concerned. it is emphat-
ically stated that nobody in Italy has ever de-
MED Greece the right to exist as COM
pletely and absolutely independent nation. II
there is a nation that is interested in having
Greece enjoy not formal, but a real and
effective independence, this nation Is Italy.
Italy hopes that the young King Alexander
will be able TO get rid Of the perturbing pro-
German elements which have been for so long
such serious dangers for the Allies. II is
hoped that through n policy Of loyalty toward
the Allies Greece will prepare for herself the
future 10 which she has the full right.
Under these conditions Greece can count
upon the disinterested and sincere friend
ship and collaboration Of Italy to enable her
10 avoid the serious consequences Of "A policy
not responsive TO the legitimate aspirations
Of the country
On the German side the effect Of the fall
Of Constantine was felt much more keenly
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those in the so-called thoroughly American
cities The number Of small subscribers u
the loan was actually in Cincinnati larger
than anywhere else We only regret
that our loyalty is so poorly appreciated, anG
that every attempt at keeping open the ave.
nues leading to an honorable peace is de-
nounced as treason.
The Flag Day speech has met much
harsh criticism. The illinois Stats
zeitung" says:
The Flag Day speech Of the President
has made it the patriotic duty OF Americans
to regard the war against Germany as war
for the protection of our territorial integrity
and of our democratic institutions Ihereoy'
il is hoped TO overcome the apathy OF the peo-
pie toward the war upon which the country
has now entered. From the very beginning
we assured Washington that the war was I'M
popular and that all the efforts OF the Ad-
ministration to arouse the masses from their
lethargy and aversion would be in vain, be-
cause il was being conducted in foreign IN
forests. Bv representing America now as be-
ing threatened not only in its rights. as Is
actually the case, but also in its honor and
security. Washington is trying to remedy the
apparent lack of enthusiasm with a popular
slogan, by calling the citizen 10 arms for the
defence of whatever is sacred and dear TO
him. and which alone can arouse his enthu-
siasm and guarantee success.
The Administration must, no doubt. be
aware of the fact that it is not so easy TO
make the danger threatening us by Germany
seem very credible. The next eight
months will contain the most desperate and
dangerous crisis for the Allies. The needs
which have to be supplied overseas are in
creasing, while the tonnage is constantly de-
creasing. As England says, one ship this year
outweighs six of next year, but they cannot be
had this year. What America may expect,
therefore, is the complete elimination of Rus
STA, the collapse OF Italy. and the complete
tieing up OF the English feet, which would
mean capitulation for the island empire and
force the Allies to conclude peace with Ger
many.
After publishing now to tho entire world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
TNHE overthrow Of King Constantine

"HE overthrow Of King Constantine
was accompanied by comparatively
little comment on the part of the
Allied press and rather violent eulogies on
the part of the Teutonic journals. The
British press expressed dissatisfaction
with the succession of Prince Alexander to
Constantine's throne, warning the Allies
against the danger Of allowing the men,
bers of the pro-German clique in Athens to
remain at liberty. "The Daily Chronicle"
said:
II was they, no less than King Constan-
tine, who made difficulty for the Allies dur
ing the last one and half years, and will
continue to make it if left at large. The least
that we should do is to secure their expul-
sion from Greece. An alternative preferable
On many grounds would be 10 keep them in
custody for the duration Of the war.
"The Morning POST wrote in a similar
vein:
II is necessary 20 remember that as long "a
the clique which directed the Kings policy
remains, SO 4oiG "444 kAtiN DC Ni"NDAN' Inv
King may or may not have been hgurehead,
but it is certain he would have been impotent
for mischief without the men who surrounded
him; whereas, il they are left, no change Of
kings will make much difference. 1t would
be crime against the interests Of Greece
and The Allies if such men were left at lib
erty.
In the House Of Commons Andrew Bonar
Law, Chancellor Of the Exchequer, an
nounced the abdication Of the King Of
Greece. eve hope" he said, chat the
change may make for the restoration Of
the constitutional government Of that coun-
try"
The French Premier sent the following
message TO Venizelos, the leader or the
Greek democracy and head Of the Salonica
Provisional Government:
T, eonfding % France the mission 70 take
jnAheir name measures T. facilitate the re-
'fsya W the Greek reoDc to the unity they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
n ER. WILSON'S Flag Day speech
wi and the assertion of the Kol,
l. nische Zeitung" that "the Ger

ER. WILSON'S Flag Day speech
wi and the assertion of the kol.
- - nische Zeitung" that "the Ger
man-Americans are our most valued allies
, in America" have given the German
language press abundant matter for edi-
torial comment during the past week. The
view of the Cologne paper is Indignantly
Spurned and not few of the German
American organs call attention to the fact
that the Pan-Germans have never been
able to establish branches in the United
States, although the "Alldeutsche Verein'
is represented in all the Latin republics
as we'll as in other countries, and not in
frequently by several branches. There
was once a small branch society in New
York, but it died long ago. The big leaders
gave up the attempt to interest the Ger
mans in the United States for their
schemes, for these Germans are too
quickly assmilated," they said.
Typical for the utterances of German
American editors on the article of the
Cologne paper are the editorials in the
German Herold," New York, and the
"Volksblatt," Cincinnati. The former
says:
The view that the Americans are
the allies of Germany is entirely erroneous.
They are citizens Of the United States, and
all their activities in public life aim at
furtherng the we'll being of the country OF
their choice. That we opposed the entrance
of the country into the war was not due to
any particular consideration for Germany, but
to the conviction that such a step would
gravely prejudice the progress and the hap
piness of the United States.
The Cincinnati Volksblatt" says:
How entirely foolish the Cologne Gazette
is will be clear to everybody who scans the
figures given out regarding the recruiting
and the Liberty Loan subscriptions in Gin
cinnat, st. Louis and Milwaukee In all
three cities the enlistments for the volunteer
forces and the subscriptions for the war
loan are in proportion far above most Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
Fear Of the
Clergy

1t is simply fear Of the clergy which keeps
the mass of the Spanish people under their
influence. | heard in one cathedral town Of
the Bishops unpopularity. In the disastrous
foods which devastated Andalusia this spring
whole district near his palace was under
water. The tradition of the place was that
in such conditions shelter should be found
by the homeless in the vast halls and saloons
which the Bishop did not use. He declined
to take in the unfortunate refugees. | was
not surprised when ! saw him. Yet on a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

the front pages Of American newspapers
He was born in San Francisco in III
went to the University Of California az:
to Harvard Law School, and, aside fr@
his legal activities in connection VII
maritime matters, has taken an actIH
interest in the civic affairs Of San Fran
cisco. In 1910 Mr.. Denman, as chalrmai
Ct the Mayors Committee on Munlclps
Corruption in San Francisco, drafted
report on graft in the Pacific Coast city.
The Denman appointment was one OF
the surprises Of the early stages OF the
war. Before his appointment he had rep
resented a number of shipping hrms
whose names were on the British blackiIs''
and had complained bitterly OF wha' hs
had termed British aggression" IN n'
present position, at the head OF the ShF
ping Board, he has held urgently tha' VIZ
submarine question can be solved only !"
the use of wooden ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

any uprising against those responsible. ..
the continuation of neutrality.
Then Rumania entered the war and D.,
garia invaded Macedonia. Venizeo. =
pected Greece to follow Rumania D
Constantine remained under the swan :.
Prussianism. A revolt broke out in c..
spreading rapidly throughout C,....
Venizelos took charge of the mov.r.,.
became the head of the Salonica D..
visional Government, and led a coos...
able force of Greeks against the Bu,,,..
and Teutons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

enmity against privilege and parasitism. In
railway carriage the other day Spanish
gentleman sat silent while two Of his country
men discussed the war with an Englishman.
One of the Spaniards at last pressed him for
his opinion. II feel" he said, that my
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

prominence and of learning, and is reputed 10
be the wisest lawmaker that has come out OF
Crete since the time of Minos and Rada-
manthys.
An English correspondent in Greece few
weeks ago said that Venizelos looks more like
an Italian of Piedmont than a Greek islander.
In fact, a great many foreign journalists who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
William II. Denman

w WILLIAM II. DENMAN, head 4,
w the Federal Shipping Boar
W was San Francisco expert !,
admiralty law before his defiance Of &C.,
eral Goethals over the wood-steel sbi,
question put his name in large letters a,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
King Alfonso
MULTITUDE of forces are behind

4 MULTITUDE Oh forces are pehiiiu
~ the movement of unrest which
n gripped Spain last week. The
economic stagnation of the country, the
activities of the German agents colliding
with the pro-Ally sentiments of the masses,
the propaganda of the extreme radicals
are some of the leading factors responsible
for the Spanish eruption. But the chief
cause of the discomfort is the Church. The
Spanish people are rising against their
medieval clergy, who still hold the nation
in their iron grip.
This is why the wrath Of the people is
not directed against the young King AL
fonso. He is liberal himself, and is pop
ular. He has always professed republican
sentiments, and recently caused a sensa-
ton by declaring that he was ready to
abdicate and run for the office of the first
President of the Spanish republic. There
is no doubt that he would be elected, too
as it is the basic system of life that needs
reorganization in Spain, and not the ma
tional leadership.
Weight of
Oppression
If you ask Spaniard what he is aiming
at, you will receive a vague answer. One
will tell you that Spain should join the
Allies. another will see his countrys sal
walton in neutrality, third will talk Of
economic conditions and remedies. But all
enlightened Spaniards feel that the Span
ish atmosphere needs airing, that Spain
has been petrifed for centuries under the
weight of an oppressive order of life.
What exactly this oppression is has been
described recently by Hamilton Fyfe, cor
respondent of 1.-THE London Daily Mail" in
the following article:
To call Spain pro-German would be a
Islander on the Spanish nation. In no neutral
country can be found a clearer view of the
results which would follow German success
or warmer feelings toward the Allies. The
sane and active elements in the national life
are with US. We must not forget this. But
there are other elements which. partly from
self-nterest and partly from an ingrained
preference for might against right, have
been working against us. Chief among the
agencies for the spread of sympathy with the
/ Germans is the Church.
We find the Spanish clergy teaching openly
through the hirelng newspapers which they
control, and privately, that the Germans are
! the defenders of order and property; while
France and England are always making
dangerous experiments" and showing their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
Maxim GOrky

"NH h worl q o u be ruled by
scientists. Professional politicians
and impassioned humanitarans
are not fit TO govern humanity. Govern
fnent is science, and just as the health
of mankind is controlled by scientific ex-
perts so politics should become the ex-
elusive domain of intclectuals. The great
minds of the world should combine into a
supreme tribunal to run the affairs of the
human race.
This is the creed Of Maxim Gorky. 1t
is not an original idea of his. He had
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-09-10

voice. They could not see Gerry's face
covered by her hands. They only heard
Shane O'MOore's voice.
"'Tis trouble I'd be sharing with
you, if dared" he said softly.
"Oh, it's nothing" the girls tone was
filled with weary bitterness. 1--WE
been expecting it for long while
Jack isomy younger brother. l expect
he's got into some sort of mess, as
Let me go for you," urged Shane.
"'Tis no place for woman when
there's trouble afoot. Let me go find
the boy and keep things hushed up.
What's he been doing?"
"Just sinking every dollar we both
owned into wildcat stocks. For all l
know, may be penniless this minute"
pray God you are" responded
Shane happily. ''If it were only true,
I'd be at your feet this minute telling
you how l loved YOU
Il WONDER" she said dreamily, 81
wonder if"
Shane laughed reckIessly, his head
appraised to the blue sky. eff 1 were
king, an! love, if 1 were king" he
laughed. "Will you meet me two days
hence in New York-wherever you
say? I'll promise to have the boy in
hand for you.''
Thursday morning Jack Rogers
stood in O'Moores studio down on the
square. He was clear-headed and So
Der for the first time in week. Shane
turned from the telephone with slip
of paper and some figures.
IF you pay everybody he said,
you'll have nothing left but honor, me
boy. I've just been talking to your
sister. She'll be here in five minutes,
so you'd better make up your mind
which way you're going to jump"
Jack grinned bit unsteadily.
Better pay it, he said. I'm going
to work. l don't know what Gerry can
do. She can't keep up that big house,
but I'll take care of her"
Shane put his arm around the stoop-
ing shoulders in brotherly fashion.
"She'll be stopping here for WHILE"
he said, pleasantly, until we can make
other arrangements. We're going to
be married just as soon as / can coax
her to name the very minute"
1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-09-10
FEED WASTE TO HOGS

One of the most serious difficulties Germany
is the scarcity of fats. This shortage has i'm
paired the health and efficiency of the people We
suffering shortage of and shall quite likely
feel special scarcity of fats though not to any such
felt in Germany Nevertheless the situation
emphasize the fact that the hog furnishes
cheapest and practicable of producing
fat Many products otherwise wasted can be fed to
swine and, with their well-known multiplying charac
teristics hogs offer promising opportunity for
rapidly making up meat shortage. Every rural resi-
dent should keep sufficient number of hogs
consume all waste products.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-09-10
GREAT GENERALS USED LIQUOR

The old guard in the battle for booze has reached
its last line of entrenchements From it's citadel in Gin
cinnati sending out to the of the country
a broadside headed "Great Generals Who Used Liquor
The sub-hoading says: Napoleon, Grant, Washing
ton and Jackson, all Drank Are You Listening Pa
triots? And so Did Thomas Jefferson Who Wrote the
Declaration of independence"
Therefore if you would be Napoleon, Grant, WASH
ingon Jackson, guzzle BOOZE That's the logic OF it.
If you would Declaration of independence guzze
booze!
These men were great simply because they could
guzzle more booze than other
Can this argument be beaten for asininity? Can 1t
be beaten for infamy? Whom the gods would de-
stroy they first mad" and surely these hackers
of booze have gone mad.
The vicious article referred to above is copied from
The State of Columbia, C. To show how far behind
the time benghted the writer is, it is only nee