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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04

thorites all the information they could
obtain in regard to the Allied forces in
Macedonia.
Blocking the path of the Allies with all
kinds of difficulties became favorite pol
lev of Constantine. He used the army tC
suppress all internal dissatisfaction. The
Liberal party was the main object in the
Kings crusade against Greek democracy
Bands of criminals, named by the Klng's
government as "secret police" were formed
under the leadership Of Constantine's chief
of bodyguard to terrorize all Liberals and
popular leaders.
To say that the situation grew intol-
cradle toward the summer Of 1916 is &c
put it mildly. King Constantine was act
ing like an agent of the Kaiser. That he
really was "A missionary of Prussianism
was disclosed only last June, when the
Entente Powers obtained proofs to the
effect that the royal government had de-
livered to the Bulgarian army, according
to a prearranged plan, Fort Ruppel. The
object of this reasonable act was not only
to hinder the Allied offensive in Mace
donia, but to expose the TANKS of the Al
lied army to Bulgarian attacks.
The demands made by the Entente Pow
ers on Constantine were therefore fully
justified. These demands amounted to the
removal of Scouloudis, the dissolution of
the fake Parliament and the demobillza-
ton of the army. The Russian Ambassa-
dor to Greece, Prince Demldotf made II
plain to Constantine that any resistance
on his part would cost him his throne
The King temporarily gave in, and Zaimls
again became Premier.
In July, 1916, the new Premier learned
of the agreement concluded between the
Allies and Rumania in regard to the lat
ter's entrance into the war. Zaimis con-
sidered it an opportune occasion for Greece
TO ioin the Allies, together with Rumanla
He communicated his views to Constan-
tine. advocating cooperation between the
Greek army and the Allied force in Mace
donia against the Bulgarians.
But the King would listen to no such
proposals. On the other hand, he issued
orders to the Greek army to abandon their
positions, so as to allow the Buigarans 10
invade Macedonia. This allowed the Bull
garians to surround the Allied TANKS, elm
mating the possibility of an immediate
Allied offensive. Thus has the King oil
Greece enabled the Central Powers to
strike with safety their staggering bio"
at Rumania.
Premier Zaimis could do nothing else in
these circumstances but resign. A roy
alst ministry was formed under Calogero'
pulos. This ministry would never have
been popular with the Greek people. The
surrender of an entire army corps to the
Bulgarians naturally increased the ma
tons ire against the King and his gov
eminent. A revolutionary movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04

the Greek Parliament
1T Is an error to suppose that the sub
iugation Of King Constantine to
Prussian influence took place after
the outbreak of the European war Sew
ersl incidents in the recent history Of
Greece prove that, from the first days Of
the elevation of Constantine TO the throne,
following the assassination Of his father
which, by the way, is attributed by some
70 Austro-German intrigues-efforts have
been made by the Teutons to dominate
Greece.
Thus. IL is a fact that in the spring Of
1913 conversations for that purpose took
place in Berlin between the Kaiser and
Mr. George Theotokis, the personal repre-
sentative of King Constantine. These
conversations resulted in a final agreement
between Wilhelm and Constantine, Of the
terms Of which Venizelos, the then Premier
Of Greece, was kept in complete ignorance.
The agreement was crowned by the
Kaser's bestowing Of the marshaPs baton
on King Constantine and by that curious
speech Of the Greek monarch at Potsdam,
which, distorting facts and truth, gave
credit 10 Prussia for Greeces ability TO
achieve victories over the Turks and the
Bulgarians, instead of to French education
and organization and the valiancy OF the
Greek soldiers.
If Germany succeeded in winning so
easily the heart Of Constantine, 1t was due
in a large measure TO the fact that ms am
bition for German generalship was satls-
fed. Constantine was spellbound at the
sight Of Germany's perfect military ma
chine, 10 which he attributed great value
in the execution Of foreign affairs.
The Kaiser's idea Of divine right maze
an especial appeal 10 the monarchicai soul
Of Constantine The supremacy OF Ger
many was TO him a guarantee Of the con-
tinued prosperity of autocratlc govern
ment in Europe. The King did not even
attempt 20 conceal his Germanophile lean
ings.
The teachings Of Prussianism were
spread in Greece by the King. An inten-
siye propaganda among naval ana mill
tary circles was inaugurated about that
time in Greece, which taught that tne
greatness Of Greece can be secured by tne
adoption Of the autocratic form Of gov
eminent and the curtailment Of the rights
81 Parliament.
One will recall the letter written by the
sids-de-camp Of the King, cher OF the
General staff, General Dousmanis' 70 zap
tain Basdekis, in which he propounded tne
gogpel Of Prussianisn. At that time
ysnizelos punished Dousmanis by refno'-
ing him from the post Of Chief OF cen ger,
1sl STAFF. At the first disagreement WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04

the strengthening of popular support OF
the provisional government. The latter
has gained steadily among all classes
throughout the country. Being truly
democratic government, functioning by
the authority of the Greek people them
selves. the Salonica government is fully
constitutional, while that of the King is
being illegally maintained in violation Of
the Greek constitution.
Greece is still often referred to in the
press as single state. In reality, how
ever. Greece as such has ceased to exist
since September II, 1916. There is no
longer one Greece, but two divided sec
tions. each having its own government,
and separated from each other by neu-
trail zone.
One government is located in Athens
and is headed by King Constantine, who
shapes its policies according to his per-
sonal views and aspirations. The other
government has its headquarters in Sa-
lonica and is the direct choice of the Greek
people Under the presidency of Venizelos
il is carrying out the national policies Of
Greece.
The independent existence of the part
of Greece governed by Venizelos is not a
mere detail in the national life of the coun-
try, but a fact of great historic import,
The government Of Salonica has been rec
ognized by the United States as de facto,
the American Consul at Salonica having
received instructions from Washington 70
put himself in communication with it.
The legality of this government has
been recognized by all the Entente Pow
ers. which have established diplomatic in
tercourse with the Venizelos government,
going as far as loanng to it considerable
sums of money The relations between
the Allies and the Salonica government
are most cordial, while those of the Allies
and the Athens government are strained
to the extreme.
The division of Greece into two separate
sections does not harmonic with the Greek
peoples ideas and wishes. 1t would be
indeed, an incomprehensible phenomenon
from the point of view of modern Greek
history. But deeper study of the situa-
ton will reveal the fact that conditions in
Greece are the result of decomposing infiu-
ences from without.
These influences are the old forces OF
Prussian militarism. PrusSianism consid-
ers all small states and nations hindrance
in its path of world domination. II is
only a natural sequence to Germany's
Weltpolitik that the national, social eco
nomic and even domestic decomposition
that occurred in Belgium, Montenegro
Serbia and Rumania under the roar OF
Prussian guns should have had a similar
effect on peaceful Greece.
The section of Greece under the control
Of the provisional government is about
.wice as large as that under the King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
By SYDNEY BROOKS

KNOW Of nothing more important at
this iuncture than that the American
Il reople should reconsider their tradi-
.;o,sl attitude toward Great Britain. And
"a sppeal to them to do so is in reality to
.,.te a plea for nothing more startling
hans sense Of proportion and the recogni-
.;or Of facts. 1t is 10 ask them merely
..bstber the time has not come when they
.sould shake off the dead hand Of the past,
r,+ rid of certain prepossessions that cloud
heir sight, and look the present squarcly
in the face. q.
Let me say at once that as an English
,,,n who has known the United States for
twenty years I we'll understand why there
,nonld still remain at the bottom of the
American consciousness a sediment Of
o,f.Brihsh prejudice. should have 1t
rvseH If / we're an American. The fact
,ba. your independence was wrested from
England, that England has inevitably fig
ured in your somewhat ebullient school
MINIS as "the enemy" that the British
governing class" though not the mass of
the British people, was pro-South during
rour Civil War, and that most of your
dnlonatic disputes have been with Eng
Iand-all this is reason enough why dis
torted view of Great Britain, and of Anglo
American relations in general should
still persist.
Obstacles to Anglo.American Good Will
And it has been reinforced by many
other factors. The two peoples are SO
much alike that they are apt to resent
their little points of dissimilarity. And
ar the same time they arc so greatly diff
ferent that the gulf between partial and
q complete understanding of each others
character and instructive ways Of looking
at things seems at times impossible. That
black and stupid blot on the British rec
ord. again. mean our handling Of Ire
land and the Irish-has been and still IS
Justly formidable obstacle to Anglo
American good will. Our lack of the gifts
Of hgratiation, your aloofness and isola-
ton. the millions of immigrants who have
brought with them to the United States an
instinct Of Indifference or Of dislike tow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
The Democracy of kinship

Yet there are still some Americans who
do not even recognize it as a fact, much
less appreciate its beneficent possibilities.
1t is partly that they allow themselves to
be governed by obsolete but quite natural
prejudices, partly that until recently they
have rarely had occasion to think out their
relations with the different powers OF Eu-
rope, and partly that the fog and turmoil
of this war rather stun the senses than
Clarity them. But | cannot help thinking
that Americans as a whole have shown
somewhat less than their usual quick intel
ligence in not long ago perceiving and APP
praising at its true worth the unalterable
friendliness of the British people toward
the United States. 1t was sufficiently OF
vious, and for a brief period was recog-
nized and understood, during the Spanish
War. And then it was forgotten or per-
mitted. at any rate to lose its meaning.
Yet YOU can 90 over the history of the
last four decades with fne-tooth comb
and not find one single instance Of ill will on
the part either of the British government
or of the British nation toward the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04

will find nothing but cordial good will, an
honest desire for cooperation between the
two lands, an abiding faith-or instinct
would be the better word for it-that
serious trouble with the United States is
utterly out Of the question, and pas
sionate conviction that the two countries
have only to work together to insure the
peace of the world.
Let there be no doubt about 1.-THE
United States will always have close
friend and a faithful friend in Great
Britain. And at crisis, if America ever
finds herself in tight corner, that friend
ship will not be found wanting. Even in
the convulsive fuidity of world politics, as
they are to-day and as they are likely to
continue for some time to come, that at
least is a fixed and stable point. There is
no possible combination of powers that will
ever discover Great Britain on the side of
the enemies of the United States; nor can
any danger, of whatever magnitude or
from whatever quarter, threaten America
lndC bIedC Drltdlh' IL HcI dSslstdllCe "cic
needed, would not gladly join in repelling.
And that is not only the truth and the
whole truth and nothing but the truth so
far as Anglo-American relations are con-
cerned 1t is also the supreme and car
dinal fact of all international politics,
present and to come, for those who have
vision enough to take in its significance
and its potentialities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
By P. /. ARAVANTINOS

Earoy Extraordinary Of the Provisional
creek Government, Professor at
AHcas University, cr-Mcmber OF
the Greek Parliament
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22
SOME SURPRISES COMING.

IN the that Germany
ever been given There need be
that They
sloth n
The nonprepadness
have
been acting brakes military
persons roma indig public
VIII find their
SCOT be
is well thai the peopIeo of this country cannot see into the future
We claim o
b
happen
Of
HAVE NEVER NATURALIzED
be
Up
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENS SEES


Grown POINT. IND. March a.
Tho foioging new marriage licenses
have been issued by County Clerk
wheaton, Ernest Clarke and Amy How
ara. Gary. Albert VIM. Rose and Anna
Nrictzner Chicago: Hans X. Jorgensen
and siene Armentarp, Chicago. Ill.,,
Robert Murray Gary. Ind. and Mar
euerite Zir1le Crown Point; Waclaw
Cioselsd and Alexndfa Sarnoroska. Chi
cago. Earl Merrill Jewell. T't. Dodge. Ia,
and Winlfred Odeu Jacobs, Hammond.
VIII r. Weisse. ard TiIlie Hengel.
NIarshfeId. Wis: Herbert Guettler and
Georgia storm Chicago: Joseph \.
Rundquist Porter. Ind. aud Minnie
Wheeler East Chicago. Ind, Harry ogle
and Margaret Bresuahan Wilson. Chica-
go. angelo Vitagliano and Josephine
Terruso. Chicago; Jerry Hurley and
Margaret Hogan. Chicago; Dave Kats,
Highland ILL.,. and Gortie Harkema.
Lansing. III. Walter Guclz and Victoria
zrylinski Chicago. Fred Ctmbel and
Rosie Braun. Chicago. Charles w.
Reeve and Minnie Thiede. Hobart, Ind
Edward Il. Shoumg and Margaret IL.
NulhaU. Chicago; Lao Drlgaca and
Para Asget Indiana Harbor Ind. lisa
dore Stupras and Patrenella Kaktan
Chicago. Bernhard sieg and Florence
webb. Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22
DAVE LEWIS
FOUND DEAD

GROWN POINT. IND, March 20
Dave Lewis o wei known character
around these parts went to his final ac-
counting yesterday. his remains being
discovered i'm his home northwest IL
this city. The autopsy revealed that he
had been drinking heavily and through
exposure to the cold developed pneu-
raonia from which he died after but a
few hours siege The body was discov-
cred 10y one of his pals and the authori-
ties notified Lewis was supposed
bachelor and as far as is known has no
relatives. The remains were taken to
the Linton and Merrill morgue 20 await
disposition and IL is probable that ne
win be buried in the potter field
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22
rHE ExrENr or Owe OF QUE POSSIBLE PRogLEMs.


find
authority history
Probably
Il
q o to ii
fighting The
constituted
1900 1900 yards the determined
division
teDde over a
if al could
between Hoos
coun
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22

siberia
to
BY
other learned much
To him there also came an appreciation Of
returned home a he
The whole combination
a veuts set want %
The veil he through the
vel he
these columns there
possesses which shed their blood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22

Pres7 lent Hess is in a fighting mood
and Commissioner stringfellow does
mot resemble a dove or peace by any
means. The immediate cause OF their
trouble is said TO have been their obed-
fence to official duty In ordering min
utes Of the contract letting written in
defiance Of Mayor johnson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22
NOT PRACTIcIN G HIS PRECEPTs.


mean a. shan
O There
she president be
passed provide for the naming
both Democrats
president disregard mandates Of The
In the
Tariff soicude
political opponents
Office INSPECTORS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-22

CRAWFORDSNILL or har-
mony i'll the faculty Of the Wingate high
school resulted i'm tho designations Of
Supt. Merele Coous and three teachers
az the school
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-28
Chairman of Defense Commit
tee Calls Manufacturers
to the Colors.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.i
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 2s.-Witli
the German-American crisis seeming
ly approaching the final break,
Americas business men and manufac.
t,lrers were Fastening .'to the col.
ors" today, prepared to back Uncle
Sam from first to last.
Several business combinations des-
tined to cooperate with the govern
ment qrrartermasters in buying sup
plies for the army and navy. already
have been appointed, Bascom Little
announced today. A poll OF the bust
ness interests in the country has
found them standing at attention.
awaiting instructions and eager to
help. said Little.
Little is the man Uncle Sam has
delegated to swing business into line
and win cooperation between the
government buying stations and the
nations Industries. He outlined to
the United Press today the perils and
problems the United States faces
now that it must quickly provide
war materials. He is chairman of the
National Defense committee of the
United States Chamber of Commerce
<hieh has been asked through Sec
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-28
WOULD WELCOME
U. S. IN THE WAR
Allies of Europe Satisfied for
Only Moral Effect if
America Should Join
Them.
ELATED OVER PROSPECT
Absolutely Certain That German
Lines Will be Smashed This
Spring In Strong
Attack.

UNITED Press Leased Wire service.l
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-"The allies
want us in the war; Lloyd George
wants us in the war; Premier BRAND
wants us in the war;" was the word
brought to the United States today
from Europe by Colonel Frederick
Hale, United States senator elect
from Maine, who arrived aboard the
American liner Finland. Hale has
been abroad several months studying
war conditions before taking his seat
in the next congress.
The Finland was taken to her pier
alongside other American liners.
The entire passenger fleet OF the
the first time.
DR.. Henry vanDyke, former Amer
lean minister to Holland, was not
aboard the ship, as had been report
ed. Passengers said Dr. YanDyke
had gone to Corruna, Spain, to Join
Ambassador Gerard and would come
home with him.
81 had a talk with Lloyd George
before I left England" Hale said.
also talked with Premier BRAND Of
Francs. and 0ther officials closely n
touch with the conduct OF the war
Without exception they are elated at
the step which sent Count Won Bern
storff back to Germany and they be-
lieve the next move will carry the
United States into war on the side
of the allies.
"The moral effect of the American
entry is all that is hoped for by the
Europe can countries. They declare
the spectacle of only few American
troops fighting the German armies lE
France would have tremendous
moral effect.
"The feeling in the allied nations
toward the United States has chang
ed greatly The United States now
is looked upon as firm ally OF the
countries fighting the central pow
ers.'' ..k
Colonel Hale was visitor to the
French and British fighting fronts
and at one time was under heavy
shell fire in YpTes. lie described
the feeling in France and England
as one of absolute certainty that this
spring will bring the attack that will
smash the German lines.
In France. he said. there Is great
shortage OF coal, but despite meas
.ures which have been taken to cut
the use of food, he neither saw nor
heard of any cases of starvation.
The Finland also brought over to
America Bogo Shelly, curly headed,
blued-eyed Serbian youngster, who
was picked up in the village of
Chapazine after it had been, stlelled
by advancing Serbian troops. He
was the only living inhabitant in the
village when Miss Elizabeth Shelly.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-28
-. -
Turning Point in Road Has
Been Reached and Decision
Must be Made.

United Press Leased Wire Service.1 ]
NEW YORK. Feb. 28.-New York
utorial comment on the sinking OF
ae Laconia and the international
,uation in general follows:
under the heading, "time to de-
'are war" the Tribune says:
Al last the administration faces
over act on Germany's part
.n @ II can hardly explain away.
Mr Wilson has said many times
would not tolerate any more sucn
auerss He has pledged himself
ssln and again to protect our
Vpie In their legitimate and peace,
pursuits on the seas Now the
iasion has come which compels
~ ~ 70 make his words good. II
ss words mean anything. the ad-
sr1'slration sr is bound in honor to
congress to declare war. Moth
81, snort Of a declaration OF war
"orid-It is a disgrace to con-
~ II Is a disgrace to the Ameri-
tarnppso PEOPLE. 1t is q disgrace to the
bs.a buai pEincipIes Of the republic that
could have been an hours
nssssans and haggling over the
on whether - Unlted states
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-28
CLOSING N
ON BAPAUME
British Troops Move Forward
Several More Yards in Ad-
vance on German
Stronghold.
SEA OF MUD
Air Raid on Iron Works In Germany
During Which Hostile
Machine Was
Destroyed.
THROUGH SEA OF MUD

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Ffeld Marshal
Haig's troops are still closing In on
'Bapaume. They are less than two
miles distant today.
The German retreat has apparently
slowed down considerably and dis
patches from the front today indicate
strong resistance was now being en-
countered in the forward sweep Of the
British troops.
The ground Is a sea OF mud in the
thaws Of recent weeks and stretching
across this ocean OF slime are criss-
crossed miles upon miles Of barbed
wire. Apparently the Germans count
ed on this slippery footing and the
barbed wire obstacles greatly to ham
er the British advance after their re-
treat
Patrols increasingly feeling OUT
the ground In advance. have not yet
found Indications OF the line selected
by the Germans in their retreat for
the next stand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-28
EDITORIAL COMMENT AGREES
THAT IT IS TIME TO STRIKE

should maintain its honor or surren-
der abjectly to- German ruthlessness.
There has been enough Of national
humiliation. A congress that Is not
unqualifiedly and reservedly Ameri-
can in this crisis has made itself
the kaiser's ally"
Herald-"All doubts about the
necessity of the governments taking
immediate steps for the adequate pro-
lection Of merchant vessels, should
be removed by the unlawful sinking
of the Laconia. So far as 1t is able
Germany is translating its threats
into action.
.Tt Is of greatest Importance that
this nation present a united front"
Times-"Casuistry cannot disguise
nor Ingenuity palliate the crime of
the German submarine commander
who sank the Laconia. He murdered
American citizens. Every circum-
stance Of atrocity is present In the
case OF the Laconia.
Eve are now called upon to defend
the liberties of the nation.
Authority to take measures for
defense must be conferred by the
present congress. If delay can ever
be dangerous It would be dangerous
row.
Chicago Tribune-The nation 10 at
the turning point OF the road. The
president has asked for . painted
.lath to WELD In a neld of steel II
congress turns away from the 0bvf-
ous need Of the nation for full and