The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
What Leading Newspapers
Say on the War Situation
lirmen Under Our Flag.
Pbiladslphia Public Ledgtt.I


philadelphia Public Ledrefl
1t is a great satisfaction to our aviators
who have been fighting for France to
go into battle wearing the American uni
form and flying the American nag. Our
aviation unit until now has been part
OF the French army, under command of
French captain With brief experience.
the Initiative and pluck of the Americans
nave won the respect and unstinted trust
OF their colleagues. Kitten Rockwell.
Norman Prince. Victor Chapman, and
James Mcconnell have given their lives.
Ihirty German aeroplanes have been
brought down by our airmen, and they
have been in the thick OF the fighting at
Yerdun, on the Somme. and elsewhere.
Hitherto the Americans have known that
upon a comparative handful of Ameri-
cans at the front in the Lafayette fly
ing squadron, in the Foreign Legion, in
the Canadian regiments, and in the noble
ambulance service. rested the RESPONSE
oility for Americas part in the world
struggle. Now they have the inspiration
OF knowing that multitude of their
countrymen stand ready to heed the call
: ana TO proceed to the reinforcement.
The knowledge must prove q stirring in
centive TO further accomplishment that
shall bring glow of pride to the hearts
OF those who rejoice that our country
has emerged from the valley Of decision
and has ranged herself with those who
night for the survival Of the imperishabIe
principles for which she stands.
Americas AEEosIes.
Buffalo Erening NeEsJ
The boasted blockade OF Britain by the
German C-boats is to be smashed by
Uncle Sans wooden mallet.
An enormous feet of Made in Amer
lea merchantmen-argosies carrying
l and ~
the entente allies-is rapidly being con-
| structed.
/ wooden ships they are, made OF pine
and fir that has had its roots in the soil
OF freedom and lifted its branches TO
the breezeseof liberty.
AT the rate Of three a day these ships
are to be built
| And before long they will be stretched
! IN one long lane across the Atlantic, a
witness to Uncle Sans determination,
power and helpfuness.
The little merchantmen-they will be
but from 1000 to 1900 tons burden-are
less liable to become victims to the tor
pedo than the bigger vessels
1t has been computed that the expen-
diture of torpedoes would soon exhaust
the German supply. or. at any rate, con-
hne the U-boats to narrower limits
The cost and the risk would be out
or proportion to any small gain desultory
sinkings might bring. As a matter of
| fact the under-sea campaign would be
a rank failure because Of the continuous
supply Of food carriers that would sue
cessfully run the blockade.
II Is colossal undertaking-quite
American in conception and undertaking
which may well cause Germany to throw
up her hands in dismay and admit that,
as on land. now on the sea, she is unable
to bring victory to her banners
Whst Women Can do.
Chicago Tribune)
| All over the country American women
are asking themselves: What can / do
to serve my country?" They have read
Of the wonderful work done by the
women in all the warning countries and
they are anxious that American woman
hood should take its place on as high
level of service.
| But American women have not waited
till now to act, The great national suf-
frage organizations. the patriotic socie-
| ties, the Women's Navy League, and other
I organizations have been at work for
months preparing and preaching prepa-
ration. All this or what is best in It
| doubtless will be expanded, carried for
ward, and improved upon.
| But there is one service which every
American woman can perform without
! Joining any organization. without aking
any of the time or effort required by the
heaviest and most exacting home respOn-
sibilities. She can perform this service
without leaving her own home. and yet II
Is the very highest service she can give
at this time.
1t is to prevent waste OF food ma
terial.
Students OF this subject declare enough
food is wasted in American kitchens to
provide sustenance for a good part of the
population. This Is a wrong even in
peace times. Now that the world is
crying for food and our own country is
entering a war which may strain all our
resources, waste has become a crime. II
we do not check II we may not only
lose the war but bring the greatest suf-
ferins here at home.
Americans All.
New Yort TimeA)
In his fine patriotic speech at the
dinner of the Dwight Alumni Associa-
ton, Mr.. Hughes expressed his pride
i'm being an American citizen when the
| American people ARE prepared to do
their part to the end that we shall
! be governed by law. by agreement.
| by conception OF right, and not brute
| force" his purpose to follow Mr..
Wilson. whose leadership has been
| most nobly declared" He rejoiced in
united America, ready to die for the
principles of liberty" There is no
partisanship when it is a question Of
! fighting for your country"
| What a heartening and splendid thing
it is to see Charles Evans Hughes,
Elihu Root. Theodore Roosevelt. Will
lam Howard Taft, standing with Wood
| row Wilson. The rivaIries and the Bit
terness OF 1916 are forgotten. Not Re
| publicans or Democrats, but as AmeTi-
| cans, they are one on the common plat
form Of love of country. And infinitely
more splendid and heartening is the Wis
ible substantial unity of the American
people. Only IN war do these high and
rare times Of national solidarity come.
BeIated ConscrIption.
New York Tribune)
| Most Americans knew in advance that
the beautiful picture Of a million freemen
| springtng to arms in a day in defense OF