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The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Our Duty to Russia

Most desirable is it that President
Wilson should speak on the matter
to which the French premier has
already alluded, the German
sophism," to use NJ. Ribot's excellent
name for it. of "no annexation and
no indemnity" A pronouncement
from Mr.. Wilson on the subject of
war aims is expected and it is be-
lieved that his utterances will accord
fully with those from Paris.
The German influence has been
quite obviously at work for some
weeks in Petrograd. 1t operates un-
mistakably through the agency of
hundreds Of emissaries of Russian
origin, shipped from or through Ger
many. Naturally the German des-
potism uses its Socialists and their
Scandinavian friends for the purpose
Of convincing Russia that the Ger
man empire is the most Socialistic
polity in the world: a proceeding
which, we frankly believe, is per-
fectly consistent and accurate. Un-
der these influences the Germans are
spreading their new pacifst watch
word among the Russians: "No an
nexation, no indemnity" 4
At the same time they do all in
their power to convince the Russians
that the United States has no stand
ing as a democracy. The United
States is not Socialistic, they point
out, quite truly; it is therefore not
democratic, they deceptively add, in
contravention of the unfortunate
verify that socialism and democracy
are incompatible. The very efforts Of
the Teutons TO undermine Americas
standing with the Russians should
prove to US the importance which our
influence with that new, uniformed
democracy has in their eyes. It is
Americas duty to realize her
moral power, as the oldest continu-
Gus, independent democratic polity
now in existence, and to exert that
power to the correct guidance of the
infant Russian democracy so far as
may be. That influence. in conjunc-
ton with that Of France. Russia's
oldest and closest ally, should suffice
against all the Establishments of the
enemy. If there exists in Russia the
spirit which is to keep it free and in
dependent.
Russia needs apparently to know
that the United States stands solidly
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
To Mark the Day

Plans for conscription day, under
preparation by the National Council
of Defense, do not contemplate any
great for7nality. The ringing Of bells
throughout the land, if it be carried
out, viii beat in upon consciousness
the idea that this is no ordinary holi-
day. A more martial sound would be
preferable, but the peaceful people
that we are have forgotten the notes
of war.
Bells are solemn and monitory, but
they stir no blood. Our young men
must go to the performance of their
first military act with the reminder
that victory is the essential and
death incidental. Had re enough big
guns, so posted as to cover with their
booming the whole country, leaving
stiffness nowhere to hide, their voice
would best speak the spirit of June 5.
The drum is and has LONG been the
flint and steel of soldierly ardor, and
it should be heard at every place Of
registration.
It is well that a way should be de-
vised for marking the day, not in
churches alone, or cities, but the
country over, so far as possible. The
feelings that attend such an occasion
are better expressed: in their very
sunnression yvould he sonnethinO gar
ish and forced. But let US hear the
quick summons of honor and effort,
and not only the tolling bells of sac
rifce, for il is ito arms"
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
CITIZEN-SOLDIERS
NEED NOT SIGN

Members Of the National Guard
or any military or naval organi-
zatiOn not yet mustered into the
service of the United States, but
subject to call, need not register
on June 5, according to a recon-
struetiOn of the registration proc
lamatiOn explained by the provost
marshal general in a telegram
sent to all State governors today.
The telegram explained that
registration regulations do not
require registration of members
of any duly organized and recOg-
nizcd force, military or naval. sub
ject under other laws of the
United States TO be called. ordered
or drafted into military or naval
service Of the United States"
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Today'sCaIendar
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia and
Maryland-Fair tonight and Saturday; /;
little change in temperature: moderate
west and northwest winds. becoming
variable.
For Virginia-Fair tonight and SAT-
urday. except probably showers In ex-
treme southwest portion: gentle 10 mod
crate northwest winds. becoming vari-
The northern disturbance stili persists
in moderate form over the extreme
NortheaI. but the rains. which were
light on Thursday. have practically
ceased The other disturbance Of the
extreme Western type Is now central
over Colorado. the general depression
extending to the coast. and rains oc-
Cured over the greater portion OF this
area and extended into the Piains
States. Arkansas. and the northern por-
ton Of the East Gulf States.
IL Il warmer over the central and
southern portions Of the country, but
temperatures are still everywhere be-
low the seasonal average. except over
very limitd areas In the extreme North
west.
With the eastward movement Of the
Western disturbance rains may be ex-
peeted tonight or Saturday in the SOUTH
eFn upper Lake and western lower Lake
region. the Ohio valley. Tennessee. and
the East Cuff and South Atlantic States
In the northern upper Lake and east
ern fower Lake region. the Middle At
lantic States. and New England The
weather win be fair tonight and Sat-
urday.
II viii be somewhat warmer tonight
over the interior districts and on SAT-
urday in the Middle Atlantic States
The winds along the New England
coast viii be moderate west and north
west: on the middle Atlantic coast mod
crate northwest. becoming variable: on
the south Atlantic coast moderate west.
becoming variable. except mostly north
and northeast on the Florida coast on
the east Gulf coast moderate southerly.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have moderate west and
northwest winds. with generally fair
weather to the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
MobiIizing WashingtOn's Civic and
Commercial Influence

The Times prints today very i'm
portant interview with Charles j.
Bell, the head of the Committee of
One Hundred, which is promoting the
'Forward Washington" movement.
Mr.. Bell gives a most convincing
argument for the unihcation Of all
the trade bodies in Washington and
the Capitalization of effort and IN
fuence which would naturally result
from the consolidation of forces now
much scattered.
In many of the cities of this coun-
try this Capitalization has been ae-
complished with most splendid re-
suits. In Boston, where there was q
great waste through the division of
effort, the Chamber of Commerce,
under which name the various or
ganizations were gathered into one
body, has become the greatest and
the best force in the commercial and
civic life Of the city.
Mr.. Bell sums up the local situa-
ton most admirably when he says:
sT am sure that voice the senti-
ment OF ali citizens and ain members
of Congress that Washington is bad
ly oyerorRanized. The existence,
however, Of so many organizations in
our city proves that we all firmly be-
lieve in organized endeavor.
''Unconsciously, we have fallen into
the practice OF having a separate
association for each OF the various
activities that has seemed necessary
fer the good, either of the community
or OF some particular branch of trade,
or of some section of our city. until
we have a multiplicity of them. The
active men in each OF these organiza-
tions have been desirous OF keeping
busy and making good.
- ''The natural result Is an overlap
ping of activities, and a confusion
resulting from many efforts to accom-
plish the same end by different meth.
DDS.
Under the plan adopted by the
Chamber OF Commerce there will be
bureaus or departments. and any
trade body in the city can fit into the
scheme as a department or bureau.
and retain its present functions on
matters peculiar to the line of bust.
ness affected"
The result Of this proposed con-
solidation Of interests and efforts
would ensure much more power and
influence, because it would make GER
tain a UNITY, HARMONY, AND
EFFICIENCY OF ENDEAvoR i'm
possible under present conditions.
There is everything to recommend
the merger of Washington's trade
bodies and alliance of all those civic
and commercial interests now widely
scattered.
Mr.. Bells arguments and conclu-
sions are sound and practical and
should have the Endorsement and sup
port of all Washingtonians.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Interesting Events Of Importance
Scheduled for Today.

Examinations for scholarships for Georgo
and sciences department, 023 g street
First public concert by Park View Com
munity Orchestra, Park VisW School,
BENEFIT concert for George washiDgtOn Nam
orial building. Polls. go D. m
Senior Vocal Recital. conservatory Of mume.
Howard University. Rankin Asmoria.
Garden iste BY League of Covenant for m
structlve Visiting Nurse Society. n0 SIX
teenth street northwest. ~ D. m.
Exhibition Of work of physical training and
musical departments. Eastern High School.
Meeting Of local alumni chapter. University
OF Michigan Wilson Normal School. Eisv-
enth and Harvard streets Porthvest. 8 p.
Lecture. Raymond" BY Mms. Sophie d
Meissner. for benefit Society OF Colonial
Danes hospital ship, auditorium, Wood
Lecture. The Hair and Skin" DR.. Charles
A. Simpson, before National Society Of
Keep Wells; parish hall; 81 Johns. p. m
College OF Law. 1s5o p. m
Tea National American Woman Sunrags A.
sOcistion. 1876 Rhode Island avenue north
Reception 10 Mrs. Stanley Mccormick. Con-
EressiouaI Club. Sixteenth and U streets
Meeting Of Saiesnanship Club OF Washing
ton. Oak Room. Raleigh. SIS p m.
Musical festival by children OF Central High
Mass meeting Socialists Of District. Pythlaa
Temple. p. m.
Mssonie-st' Johns Lodge. No. Il. and Hops.
No. 20: Eureka Chapter. No. 4; Capitol No.
II. and Mt. Pleasant, No. Is, Royal Arch;
Ceremonial OF Aimas Temple. Mobiles Of tha
Mystic Shrine. National Rifles Armory:
Takouia Chapter. No. Il, Order Of the East
ern Star.
Odd Fellows-Central Lodge. No. /. ana
Grand Lodge sessions.
Rsheka hs-Dorcas. No. 4.
knights OF Pythias-Syracusians Lodge Na
10. and Rathbone- Superior. No -: Rath-
bone Temple. No. 2. Pythian Sisters
National Cnion-Mckinley Council. No g1s
Tomorrow.
shahouth service by Washington HehruW
Congregation. Eighth Street Temple. p
M
Demonstration for marine boosters commit
Merchants Association.
Meeting. East Gate Chapter. No. n Ordsr
OF Eastern Star. Twenty second street ana
Rhode Island avenue. Benent OF Red
Cross.
Special meeting. Federation Of Citizens A.
sOciations. 80 .. m, board room DistriOt
building.
Formal opening. Chevy Chase IAks, with
concert II night.
Reception to graduating cIass washinEtoa
College Of Law, At Home Club. u jackson
place. TO 10 p. m.
Masonic-Joint ceremonial KAIlipolis Grotts
and Yedz GrOtto IN Baltimore; monthly
meeting board Of directors. Masonic anS
Eastern Star Home.
ODD Fellows-CantOn Washington. No. /.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Demands of Machinists

This country has been very fortu-
nate in its avoidance, for the most
part, of strikes of the more serious
type. There has been a disposition
on the part Of employers to increase
wages in some kind of proportion
with the advance Of prices and the
increase Of business. The public has
had so many demonstrations Of the
possibility Of amicable arrangements
between employer and employed that
it would not be inclined to support
with favorable sentiment any show
of arbitrary force or unreasoning OBJ
stinacy on either part.
The announcement is made that
10000 New York machinists are
about to present demands" through
the international association with
which they are connected. The ship
building firms have already been ap-
preached and automobile makers
come next. Today, it is said, all gen.
eral machine shops will be covered.
The intimation is made that if the
demands are not met strikes viii fol-
low.
The threat of a general strike
without any consideration of the is
sues involved in each specific case
has an evil sound. Strikes are the
most wasteful of processes and the
results are very uncertain. The
loudest demand heard today is that
for the elimination of waste. If the
ultimate consumer submits cheer
fully to curtailment of luxuries and
even of some things he had looked
upon as necessities, he expects the
leaders in every department of ma
tional activity to look to it that no
useless burdens be laid on his
shoulders.
Let every possible means be ex-
hausted Of getting together on COM
mon ground before a ruinous wage
war is declared. If the workmen
have an honest grievance, let that be
stated in such clear and dispassion-
ate terms that no employer can find
countenance for a failure to give re-
lief. But let US have no fight to up
hold the regularity" Of organiza-
tions. Let US have no precipitation
of strikes for fear a quiet, friendly
discussion of issues would not bear
out the arbitrary statements of few
leaders.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
POLICE,AID WORK
OF REGISTRATION
Leave Maps and Instructions
at Every House in City.
HOPE TO COMPLETE JOB TODAY
Major Pullman Explains How
Questions May Be Answered.
HOPE TO COMPLETE JOB TODAY

Major Pullman's bluecoats started
out on their beats today to deliver to
every family in the city detailed In
formation on how to register on
June 8.
At each house the policeman VIII
leave a map showing the registration
districts and the place to register in
ZACH nefChborhood. On the back OF
the map are instructions dealing with
every phase OF the Presidents proc
lamation calling for the registration
At apartment houses the policemen
will leave with the janitors enough
copies for all tenants.
Hotels to Post Maps.
At hotels ten copies will be left
with the proprietor. who win be In
structed to post them in prominent
places about his establishment
aIn any case where a Janitor or
agent Of an apartment house or hotel
gives any intiuation whatsoever that
he will not conform to the policeman's
request that these maps be dis
tributed." said the major in an order
to his captains this morning, please
take his name and address, so that he
may be duly prosecuted for his fall
ure to comply with the provisions OF
the law and the proclamation OF the
President"
Urges Prompt Work.
In conclusion, the majors order
states:
,"Instruct your men that the work
should be done just as promptly as
possible, to be covered in one day II
possible, and, therefore, that II viii
not be possible for officers on the
beats to give to citizens any extended
information on the methods OF regis
tration. II is important. however,
that policemen should be-
courteous to all persons asking in
formation. to tell each citizen to
whom a map Is given that all OF the
information desired IL on the back Of
the map, and that any question which
they may ask is almost sure to be
covered by this printed information.
and that in case any special question
which they may have to ask Il not
covered by the map information TO
call up Main 5000 and ask for the
War RegiStration Information Bu-
reau. II they desire to call in per
son they should call at the headquar-
ters of the information bureau. In
room OF the District building, which
Is open from o o'clock in the morning
until IL o'clock each evening until
June 5, which Is war registration
day"
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Appreciates Good Work of George
town Crossing Policemen.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Permit me 20 write a line In ap-
probation OF a set OF men who are
doing good public service in a place
which is now one OF the most dan
gerous points in our city.
No point IL so dangerous as the
crossing in Georgetown, at the Ac.
queduct bridge.
Car lines, pedestrians, automobiles,
and conveyAnces make II 3 place of
great danger.
The only protection H. she >ooI
headed crossing policemen who are
at present overworked at this point.
The public should do all 1t can 10
make this place one OF safety. The
police are doing their best.
Cooperation on the part of all who
use these crossings Is a real appre-
citation OF the sturdy policemen's
work. Who will cooperate?
ALBERT II. ZIMMERMAN.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
CUBA DOING ITS BIT
IN WAR ON GERMANY
Aids Liberty Loan, Increases Crops
and Hunts U-BOats.

NEW YORK. May 25.-Cuba is max
ing war on Germany by cooperating
with the United States in floating the
Liberty loan. relieving the food situa-
tion, hunting submarines. and prepar-
ing Red Cross workers, representa-
tives OF the Cuban government said
here today.
The Banco Nscional De Cuba, gov
ernment depository OF the republic,
has offered TO receive Liberty loan
subscriptions and forward them to the
United States Treasury without
charge.
Cuba will attempt to raise a rec
ord breaking sugar crop as its bit in
the food war.
A feet OF submarine chasers Is now
under construction.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

EelAsco-"Dollars and Sense" so D. N.
NsE Nationai-Aborn Comic Opsra Company,
In Robin Hood" 50 D. m.
Poli's-New Poll Players. IN 'Ths alsaa
Witness." .:i5 and SIS .. n
B. +. keiths-NRudeville, aud SIS D. n
Losw's Columhia--Photoplays. Io:5o a. N -
II .. N.
strGnd-Photoplays. II q. m. 70 II .. N
Garden-Photoplays. II q m 70 II D. n
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
COMET VISIBLE IN NORTH.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Nav 25.-Ad-
ditionaI observations of VOLTS comet
by Prof. Barnard. of Y"rkes Obserya-
tory, indicate that II will he visibl IN
the northern sky through Small st,e-
scopes until September.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
LETTERS TO TIMES
FROM ITS READERS
Communications on Timely
Topics Of Interest.
WOULD PROTECT ROSE GARDEN
Writer Tells Of How Public Makes
Free With Her Flowers.
WOULD PROTECT ROSE GARDEN
Q the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
Do you think any concerted ef-
fort can be made to put a stop to the
stealing of flowers?
Ny rose garden at the corner OF
Fifteenth and Q streets northwest is
consta1tly rsided. This morning two
messenger boys helped themselves,
inJuring bushes and taking valuable
roses, and this. annoyance by messen-
ger boys is constantly occurring.
This evening. while at dinner, a
crowd of weIl-dressed young men and
girls came down Q street and stopped
at Fifteenth, while one of the girls
entered the yard, grabbing roses as
fast as she could. When ordered out,
was extremely impertinent, and con-
tinued stealing as she left. These
people. apparently, are respectable,
but with no idea OF the rights OF 9TH
ers. II they could be Identified they
could be arrested, but IL is impossible
to have a private policeman con-
stantly on guard. When your rose
garden has cost several hundred dol
lars and has reached a high state Of
cultivation. II Is exasperating to be
worried with thieves in this manner.
This annoyance continues all during
the rose season, and believe this
state of affairs Is peculiar to this
city, or at least exceeds that of 9TH
ers, for here school boys and girls. as
we'll as grown men and women, have
no regard for the rights OF others
where flowers are concerned.
II some publicity could be given the
fact that such a state of affairs ex-
lists. It might do good, and as your
paper is always doing something to
the betterment Of affairs generally,
take the liberty of asking your as
sistance in this matter, for I am very
sure that many others have the same
annoyance. A. F. N.
May "a, 1917.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

The Young Turks" are breaking
out in the news again. by way OF
Sweden. Their representative bears
the cosmopolitan name OF Ismael Des-
ehambolet. But the chief Incident in
his public life is his visit. last year. to
Berlin.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

The selective draft army regIstra-
tion law is much less feeling than a
jury. 1t will not consider a divorced
wife as a dependent relative, even
though she enjoyed alimony.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
irresponsible TraPSIatIon..

Who is not singing Prima's praise?
And yet, when Serpentina dances,
How many look at Prima's bays?
So I'll foreEo Fame's formal Klances,
Content II Alterations gaze
No higher than my skirts advances.
M. NJ NJ
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
EDWARD |. kEYEs DEAD.

News of the death Of Edward L
EcyeS. aged sixty-eight. formerly 3 resi-
mt ot Washington and who saw ae-
tive service as lieutenant IN the regu-
lar cavalry. at Charmasn. Pa. yestsr-
day. has been received here. Il
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

Argentina is short OF wheat, but
cannot understand how the United
States carfNfail to have plenty of coal
to spare for Argentina.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

Colgate University is closed because
some 400 students have left to enlist.
Colgate may be one of the smaller COL
leges. but she has shown just where
her heart is. in this time of asking.
And her name will shine all the
brighter for II.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

Sees COId-bIooded Science III ObJee
lions to ROOseveIfs Proposition.
To the Editor of THE TINES:
An officer who commanded volun'
teers in the Spanish-American war and
saw Colonel Roosevelt in action nt
San Juan and other actions in Cuba,
who has been a lifelong student of
military problems. commenting on
my letter, in defense OF Colonel Roose
welt at/San Juan in The Times OF
May IS, said:
THE Colonel was in command OF the
regiment at Santiago and with many
of his men got up on the ridge about
as you state, presume. ] met him
there shortly after the charge, and
we had an interesting interview. OF
course. did not then imagine how
far he would go in the political life
of our country. but thought that he
was a real American.
THE objection to the contingent he
desired to lead into the war zone is q
cold -blooded one Of science. We al.
ready have two kinds of troops, those
to be raised in the proper way by con.
scription. upon which We can eNpend
our energies properly, as we know
that we can send a steady stream OF
recruits to the exhausted in action
the other the national guard, which Is
supposedly kept up by volunteers. II
we had another outfit like the
ColoneFs IL would take away recruits
from the national guard and to some
extent from the regulars.
with these objections 1t may be
that the influence OF such a man on
the firing line would be sufficient 10
Offset the objections. I am not sure.
The other objection ! can think OF Is
that Il will be some time before we
can arrange for the proper supply and
equipment OF the troops regularly ar.
ranged for by the laws lately passed
by the Congress. II such an organ.
ization should be authorized II would.
with its immense political aspect and
pull upset the supply departments
more than IL was worth"
The above points were no doubt
considered by the commander-in-ch chief
in his efforts to solve the problem put
up to him by Congress. am glad to
see that Colonel Roosevelt accepts the
situation and shows no disposition TO
"sulk in his tent" but is constant in
his efforts to get there" in some way.
c. A. LOUNSBERRY.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
Holds Secession Issue Has Long Been
Settled.

settled.
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Do you not think that now more
than at other times the people OF this
country should be united and stand as
one? l know you do. Then perhaps
you will kindly put an article in your
paper TO that effect, and stop these
narrow. bitter, and ignorant individ-
uals who are writing plays for the
moving pictures, misrepresenting the
South and bringing up again a sub
ject that over fifty years ago so
many. many brave and true men on
both sides gave their lives to settle
and. as l thought. did settle for all
time.
Certainly the South has always CON-
sidered 1t so; then surely to revive II
at this time Is un-American, un-
sportsmanlike and not playing the
game. AN AMERICAN.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

And then J. B. advises us that Jo-
seph Bsrnacle, of Baltimore. Nd, has
Just subscribed to Marine EpoiHseTip,
and promises to stick indefinitely. In
cidentally Mr.. Barnacie's address Is
3210 Fleet street.
c. W. GABRIEL
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

devoting their time to farming for the
nations good
The Washington times., 1917-05-25

II Count zichy succeeds Count Tisza.
It will still be a ministry OF counts and
zeds.
The Washington times., 1917-05-25
REGISTRATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The TIMES has received many letters and telephone calls
about registration Below printed of the questions
asked and the authoritative answers obtaihable