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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29

hound n spring up through its publication,
when the public, who have lain dormant
trusting in their servants, shall learn the
truth and demand action.
cannot conceive of an administration. no
matter how weak or senseless, estimating the
average intelligence Of its people upon such
q low level as to allow them to put any less
forceful construction upon its disgusting acts
than has The Tribune to-day in this particu-
lar case. 1t looks to me like purely aroi-
trary and wilful stand on the government
mart in utter disregard of the people and the
national welfare Just polite politlcal
boost. calculated TO safely get rid oil the
worrisome intruders who are loyal enough to
find fault with the executive inefhciency'
The country cannot and will not stand for
this sort of thing She needs human dyna-
mos 10 direct the flow Of her power. She
needs them to feed the current OF loyalty,
patriotism, sacrifice, action from the highest
to the lowest throughout the nation. She has
no use for mere lights, satellites, who suck
and waste instead of produce and direct that
wholesome manly current of Amercanlsm
which is longing to stand and fight Tor the
cleanness of civilization as arrayed against
tho "barbarians" who threaten every God
fearing man, woman and child on earth to-day.
Let the Administration wake up 20 It's privi-
lege. its duty. America will stand behind II
to a man. Let it do away with these schem-
ing. ielly-boned politicians who are sucking
it's very life blood. Call tried and true pa
triots to the colors, men who have been tried
and not found wanting in their countrys SER
vice. Call Roosevelt; call Cocktails; call flske;
call Taft Call Schwsb, Cramp, Ford, Du Pont
and Saunders. Call Edison, Wright, Curtlss
end Maxim. Call together the countless num-
bers of industrial leaders, capitalists, scien-
lists citizens, who have offered their all 10
the United States in case Of war. Call the
country's young men by means OF universal
military training bill Call the laborers, the
women; mobilize the country as military
industrial, social, governmental unit Give
Americans, under able leaders, chance TO
dc something for America.
Sacrifice is the keynote Of all true spirit
Sacrifice politics for unity, pride and COM
fort for efficiency and action, personal aims
and safety for national honor. Don't sacri-
fee a Wood for a few personal feelings; real
w give him a chance, put him where he be-
longs for the country's sake. Don't sacrifice
the nation for handful of petty, scheming
incompetent and wlful men. Rise above
them.
Let us have real spirit, real preparedness,
real power, followed by real action. Throw
il in the face Of these ten thousand under
mining pacifsts who are marching on
Washington, spurred on, many of them, by
German agents and propaganda, to trample
our noble flag in the mire of dishonor. Throw
il in the face of the world, proclaim it against
barbarism, for humanity, civilization, God.
Let US indeed have union at home, power
abroad. self-respect in our hearts. Let Amer
lea and Americans live. /. X. DlQUE.
New York, March 27, 1871
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Taxing Billboards

Tho proposal to empower municipalities
TO tax signboards and kindred advertising
devices and the business Of bill posting
embodied in a bill recently presented at
Albany by Assemblyman Marsh, is an old
friend. Various art societies and munich
pal improvement organizations have long
advocated it, not only as means OF rals-
ing revenue, but as an effective way OF re-
ducing the billboard nuisance.
There is ample precedent for the enact
ment of this legislation in the experience
of European cities. In many of them out
door advertising has been regulated and
taxed by the authorities, and the scheme
has been notably successful. 1t has proved
no mean revenue raiser. The public has
been protected from faring, sensational
signs. which cannot by the remotest
stretch of imagination be deemed to I'M
prove even a city landscape. The official
regulation in some of these cities has gone
so far as to indicate or outline the char
acter of posters to be used, and the quality
has been raised distinctly, with probable
benefit to the advertisers, even if they are
not permitted to monopolize space, as is
the custom in our cities.
1t is TO be hoped the bill will be passed.
II deserves to become law both as prac-
teal and aesthetic means of relief from bill
board excuses.
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A Volunteers Ouandary
Msnasquan, n. j., March 27, 1917.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Will The Tribune or some of its read
ers kindly advise the writer as to opportuni-
ties for service to the country at this time?
believe there are many unmarried men like
myself who would appreciate a little detailed
advice from experts as to how and where
they can be Of most service during this crisis
and when and where they should present
themselves for making arrangements to enter
upon such duty.
To state my own case: I am a Spanish
war veteran, but have had no military ex-
perence except the six months training I
received under regular army officers as a
private in New York volunteer infantry
regiment ] am a graduate of one of the
best secondary schools in Massachusetts and
of the New York University Law School.
Have practiscd law. taught school for brief
period, been newspaper reporter, had some
mechanical and mmercinl experience most
~ in the printing line), little experience
in farm work in my youth and am familiar
with tho general use Of common tools. ] am
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Instruction for Incipient Gardeners

II any city-bound individual, young or
old, desires to take a whack at the high
cost of living by tilling the soil he need
not be deferred by ignorance. The only
requisites will be little time, a lot of
energy and back lot, or some soil on the
roof which may be made into vegetable
beds. Park Commissioner Cabot Ward has
issued orders to the Bureau of Children's
School Farms TO assist in the cultivation
Of all available space in his jurisdiction.
Also the New York Botanical Garden has
arranged various courses of instruction in
gardening, at which the aspiring may ac-
quire healthy exercise and knowledge at
the same time. Some instruction will be
especially for school teachers, who may
pass It along.
1t is to be hoped there may be many
pupils in these courses Of instruction, of
all ages. The amount Of foodstuffs which
will be raised in Manhattan won't trouble
the commission merchants greatly, or ire
mendously enrich the community larder
Nevertheless, there are outlying sections
Of the city where there is much tillable
land, notably in Queens and Richmond, and
the habit Of cultivating il is mighty good
enc to encourage. THE Man with the
Hoe" ought TO have respect paid to him as
a useful and honorable member of the
community which he would not acquire as
'the Man with the Golf Sticks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Wild Life Seizes Its Chance
From The Detroit Journal


Bird life in Italy and Southern France has
never been so plentiful, in the memory of
living inhabitants. as it is now. In Britain
there has been a noticeable increase in such
animals as field mice, hares and offers. From
Russia have come stories Of wolves which
dared even to attack attachments Of soldiers,
from Africa, reports Of devastation by lions.
It is plain that the humber creatures OF
the earth are taking advantage OF mankind's
concentration on the business of war. They
multiply, move back into regions once tneir
homes but long abandoned, grow holder and
more defiant Of the great enemy. All TINS
has come about in less than three years.
What might not take place If world war
were to last for ten years? We have all seen
how the weeds soon take possession OF de-
serted field. how weak growths hasten TO
occupv land that has been numbered over,
and how, in time, the original occupants, II
given opportunity, come back and crowd out
the interlopers. II would be that way in the
case of animal life. Where man has quit the
soil or is too busy to watch 1t with Jealousy,
il is the smaller creatures which first make
encroachments. The larger creep in more
cautiously. But once in, their challenge is
more courageous. their going more reluctant.
The increase of birds and mammals since
the war began shows us what a little distance
away is the realm Of ssvagery. Always there
is a lowlier life ready to march in as man
walks out, prepared instantly TO seize oppor-
tunity that develops out of humsnity's pas
sionatc activities at sef-destruction.
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The Country Cannot Permit 1t

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: You are to be highly congratulated
Upon the remarkable freedom Of your edi-
torial policy In these times Of stress 1t sat
isles a real need-a clearing house for the
unbiased sentiment of all sides concerned
in that which is every loyal Americans bust
ness, the part which the United States
i, shortly to play in the decision of the pres
ent worlds crisis. You give credit where
credit is due; you offer advice where 1t is
needed you throw light upon and criticise
the "shady"-you are doing your duty to the
public and to the country.
The value of your leading editorial to-day,
"The Shame Of It," can never be estimated.
It is an eye-opener, great lesson, showing
the country its needs and pointing out the
way to all loyal citizens. 1t spells defeat Tor
the inefficient bureaucracy at Washington-it
uncovers the political dry rot that is eating
out the very heart of the nation. 1t spells
the rise of the old American spirit that is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
The Most Unpatriotic Pane,
o Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: read The Tribune daily. Nnv
not tragic at this time in our country, n.
tory, your paper would be far more huno,n,,
than any comic supplement that has eva,
come to my attention.
You would no doubt be greatly sur,..,
If you were to be told that The Tribu,. 4.
the most unpatriotic paper in the Unit,
States at the present moment. I do no. Az.
cept the "Staats-Zeitung." At tine vb.,
you should endeavor to,bind national sara.
ment together, you publish editorials such !,
that in to-day's paper, "The Shame Of Il" d.
nouncing the Administration as have rsv,,
heard it denounced by a socialist or an an.
archist. All of this in re General Wood
The naivete of The Tribune is amszi,s
Has it occurred TO the editorial stat that n.
Administration might have had some roos
reason-which for military reasons /, did ma,
wish to tell to the public-for taking the A..
ton it did toward General Woodl Proh,.
bly, the thought has never dawned upon vou
but why not at least give the Administrsto,
the benefit of the doubt?
You have said that the pacifsts diva,
and weaken the country. Is 1t not true TIA.
by such editorials as the one In to-dsy',
paper you, with all your frothy talk sbOu,
patriotism, do more to weaken ths Admin.
istration and to divide public sentiment th.s
ten thousand pacifsts?
We have this Administration, haven't Va,
Well, then, let Us abide by 1t IN time .,
need, whether we like it or not, and keep u.
country united. You know nothing abou,
the reasons the Administration had FOR /.
actions toward General Wood. Therefore
keep still about it! At least until you a,
know whereof you speak. An editorial Ike
"The Shame OF 1t" inclines one, after all, %
the belief that The Tribune is backed BY Ger.
man finances and German propaganda.
This is an appeal for you to come TO your
senses. The nation needs you'll Get patriot,
yourself, in the true sense Of tho word-sr.
then go about advising others.
PRO BONO PUBLICo.
New York, March 81, 1917.
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"A Gift to France
n of Tho Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The members of the Fatherless Chill
dren OF Franco are doing exactly the work
urged by your correspondent NJ. H. STREET., in
to-days issue.
Over 100000 has already been subscribed,
and each subscriber has assumed the indi-
corresponds, or with its mother, if the child
is too young Thousands of Americans have
done this, and thousands more will help save
for France the children whose fathers have
made the grand sacrifice" for the liberty of
of the whole world. LUISITA LELAND,
Chairman of New York Committee and
Secretary of the National Committee, The
Fatherless Children of France.
New York, March %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
British Sea Power and Politics

There is nothing new in Lord Beres-
ford's complaint that the work OF the
British navy is undone By the Foreign
Office. Some Of the bitterest critics OF the
late government were above all dissatisfied
with the restrictions imposed upon the
fleet, and especially with what they con-
ceived to be the inadequate manner IN
which the blockade Of the enemy's ports
and coasts was enforced. There were signs
of uneasiness among them as soon as IT
was learned that Mr.. Balfour had sue
ceeded Viscount Grey and that Lord kop-
ert Cecil was to retain his Office In the new
ministry; and since it is now manifest that
there is to be no radical change in the gov
ornnrent's naval policy it is inevitable that
the repressed Indignation Of these dlsap-
pointed critics should suffer new OK
plosion.
For nothing short of complete change
could ever satisfy them. They hold that
inasmuch as the conduct of a blockade IS
essentially naval affair, it should be lett
entirely in the hands of the navy. Ihey
resent all interference by the Foreign
Office and the Board of Trade; they depre-
cate all agreements with neutral traders;
thew even insist that if the government
had been from the first little less tender
in their dealings with neutrals the war
would probably be over by now.
Lord Emmott made pertinent answer
to such critics when he said that a war
won in utter disregard of the interests and
rights of neutrals would be moral victory
for the enemy, since it would in effect be a
triumph of the true German spirit. The
First Lord of the Admiralty added, more
over, that had some of the policies so eager
w recommended been actually adopted
Great Britain would inevitably have been
obliged to go to war with everybody.
The most reassuring passage in Sir Ed
ward Carson's speech, however, was that
which dealt with the relations between the
Foreign Office and the Admiralty. He de-
clared his department had no complaint to
make and recognized that the present
policy of the Cabinet was the only possible
policy; moreover, the First Sea Lord had
told him that he knew Of no other system
except that now in force which could be
used to bring pressure to bear on Germany.
This assurance should suffice to silence
those who have insisted that the fleet has
been hopelessly crippled by the politicians.
For whatever popular credit they have
gained has been due entirely to popular
confidence in the navy, and as long as the
people are satisfied that the navy is work
ing in harmony with the Foreign Office
and that Sir John Jellicoe approves Of the
present policy, the grumblings of such
critics as Lord Charles Beresford and Mr..
Gibson Bowles will cause comparatively
little uneasiness.
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Our Vanguard in France

If war were a science pure and SIMPLE
fought only by machines and STATISTICS
the proposal to carry the American flag
to the firing line in Europe would be an
absurd and empty act. 1t would not
be as absurd, to be sure, as the advent
IRE of a certain young French boy, the
MARQUIS de Lafayette, who in his nine
teenth year, with handful of companions,
sailed to offer his sword to General George
Washington. A fairer parallel would be
the 5000 French regulars who landed at
Newport, Rhode Island, in $780, under
command of General Rochambeau, sent by
the French government to aid the strug-
cling Revolutionists Of America
Yet just as it is impossible to overesti-
mate the moral support which young
LAFAYETTE gave to American patriots IN
their darkest days, or the significance of
the Rochambeau expedition in the last year
of the war, so it would be difficult to exag-
eerate the moral value of our flag at the
front. It would mean least of all the few
rods of trenches we could take over. 1t
would mean, first and far above all else,
that America had enlisted for the war;
that to the list of German enemies was
row added fresh nation Of one hundred
million people.
Save in money, this nations weight in
the war cannot be made largely effective
at once. The point above all else to make
clear is that we are, in fact, coming. Our
flag in the firing line of Europe would be
only a symbol But in war symbols still
count, and count vastly. There may well
be darker days ahead of the Allies than
any they have yet known, as dark as any
in the worst years of our own war of lib
GRAFTON. The final test Of courage has but
lust begun. What we urge and demand Is
that by every resource in our power we
signal our approach and display to the
world that, late as we come, we come with
every ounce of energy and will at oul
command.
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The Battle Of the Disc

"Now glory TO the Lord OF Hosts, from whom
all glorics arc!
And glory TO our sovereign licgc King Henry
Of Navarre"
King Henry hath thousand knights,
A thousand knights and true,
And all the land is golden
And all the sky is blue,
The great blue banner Of the Lord, who
watched and fought and knew.
'rNow let there be the merry sound of music
and Of dance,
Through thy cornfeds green and sunny
vines, pleasant land Of Frsnce!'
King Charlcmagne, King Charlemagne!
Forever rings the great refrain
From Roye unto Noyon
And through the burnt and blackened zone
He rides, who makes the sun his throne,
And we are men again!
We, who so long have borne the yoke,
Have seen him riding through the smoke,
Along the crimson Aisne!
"For our God hath crushed the tyrant, our
God hath raised the slave,
And Knocked the counsel OF the wise and the
valor Of the brave
And 20 tho east,
Along the Disc.
Where small Pierre
Shall splash and play,
Where dips the way
Down TO la Fcrc,
We saw white Jeanne come riding there,
A glory in her hsir
EARL sIMoNsoN. .
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ened out between Craonne and La Fere'
but this will be only a detail in the gen
eral scheme. What is more interesting TO
watch now is whether there will be any
retreat on the German part from before
Arras and about La Bassee. This is sus-
pected by many observers and indicated
in the general situation. But beyond TINS
there is nothing that can be said at the
present time.
Exactly the same sort of pause hap
pened few days after the Battle of the
Marine and during the period in which the
Germans were taking a position from the
Disc to the Argonne, behind the Aisne and
across the Champagne.
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Could Spite Go Further?

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. I cannot tell you how delighted was
this morning at your leading editorial, The
Shame of It."
| was in England in November. after the
outbreak of the war. and in London the day
General Robertss funeral took place. Never
have seen a greater tribute paid to any man.
and it was not only because he was great
soldier or because he was much beloved, but
most Of all because he had given prophetic
advice, which, if it had been followed, prob
ably no war would ever have been declared.
1t was Engand's contemplate little army
that led the Kaiser on.
General Wood for years has been doing the
same service to this country, and up to the
past winter his prophetic advice and work
have been more abused and ridiculed than
needed as they should have been. have not
tho honor OF his acquaintance only wish
might have; but have heard him talk, and
a more sane plan for tho defence OF ones
country was never uttered by any man, and
TO think that, after the work he has done,
after the cooperation he was ready to give
TO the splendid preparedness that Mayor
Mitchell has under way in behalf OF New YORK,
from this most important post in the great
est commercial city of the world he is re-
moved-"for the good of the service" Ihls
is a time when partisanship is supposed TO
have ceased, and we have only one thought,
"our country" and yet just at this time his
removal takes place! A nice example the
Administration has furnished. Could spite
go further? j. W. I.
New York, March 81, 1917.
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The Need Of a Pledge

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: would like TO draw the attention OF
these true CD Americans who have been
criticising the loyalty pledge which was cir
cuated BY the Mayors Committee Of National
Defence to the fact that if they and great
many more of our unworthy Americans would
show some real red-blooded 1916 spirit there
would be no occasion for the rest of us re-
minding the President Of our rightful obli-
cations.
At a time when so many pro-German pa
cifists are hecklng the President continu-
ously, is it not proper for all true Americans
to show their loyalty and devotion by some
act or other, thus counteracting the dastardly
actions being perpetrsted daily by the sfore-
said? DE WITT DUMVILLE.
New York, March "a, 1917.
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Establish a Civic Guard

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: What do you think of the idea Of
forming civic guard, which in the event of
the National Guard being called from the
city could guard public buildings, etc.
There are thousands OF able bodied men
like myself. over forty, but most eager to
do their bit who would be pleased to offer
their services. We could get into condition by
drilling under an experienced officer in some
nearby armory, and acquire useful knowledge
OF rifles and machine guns. which, in the
event Of trouble arising, might prove of some
use to city. Any information possible
would be appreciated by
CHARLES G. HoPToN.
New York, March 26, 1917.
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A Moral Breach
tor of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Hardly anything can be said sbOu.
the orders from Washington shifting our
military commanders. That act stiae, al
speech; it is as q thrashing 10 us who have
stood boldly for generous preparedness to
defend ourselves against Germany's aggres
sion. 1t means a loss Of efficiency, and il is
certain that Americans will not forget this
moral breach Of the Administration
THEODORE MICHEL
Brooklyn, March 81, 1917.
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To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: All really patriotic Americans Will SUD
scribe to your editorial of to-day on the
shame of General Woods humiliation at the
hands Of the Administration. The call LOT
the militia, coincident with the stab at the
country through the order to General "ood
was cunningly designed to cover the enor-
nifty of the act-a slap at the country's face
Is this the Presidents reply to the coun-
try's cry for patriotism? Is the nations arm,
to be palsied by whitening blows from behind
delivered at the bravest and noblest support
ers Of the country's honor?
CHARLES PAUL BROWN.
New York, March q, 1917.
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French Books at the Public Li0'"'

To the Editor Of The Tribune .tss
Sir: The writer would Ike 70 ,,h Dr.
the cause Of the very inadequate f'."f TorT
nortment In tho Public Library |"
second Street, New York. ,hs psf.
The excuse that the war presen. rorsr<L
chase of the works OF our coz ~ seceptsi
as Lott. Barres. etc. can hardly % hid .
as these very authors works are 70 o.hl,,hsr.
Brentano's, Scribner's and other PSh \. hi
How is il the French reviews ca"
them ,su,.a resrcs'
Is there any pro-German inhuenS' N D.
sible!
New York, March II, 1917.