Arizona republican., 1917-06-11
Eacina a Fact

Facing Fact
 While so much bunk is being distributed in these warlke times and the people having the seamy side of the situation turned away from them, good solid dealing with both sides is refreshing. of that kind a series letters being issued by Roger w. Babson. statistcian of inter- national reputation broad student MT. Babson is the author of many economic works all forward looking them Business Barometers." Selected Investments The Future of the Working Classes" The Future of the Nations" "The Future of World Peace" and many others He is business well student, with connections in Great Britain
 In his latest weekly letter under the caption Be Prepared for Change" he urges Americans, instead of being elated of shortage of food Germany emulate Germany in the matter of the conservation of food. He says
 I, however, am not quite optimistic my ciates. Since the declaration of in 1914 have been impressed by the fundamental strength of the German people Even at the risk of losing many good friends l have constantly maintained that Germany would be beaten, but the war would end in a draw, coincdent with a political overturn in Ger many Now that the United States has entered the conflict, it almost unbelievable to most people that such ending is possible Perhaps it is not 1 believe that soon the kaisers crowd is thrown and the German people disposed to the square thing, people will them way It's not an English victory that want, but rather ditons in which terms shall not be dictated by Ger many.
 In order however, that this war may not end in German victory, thing is absolutely necessary: namely that Great Britain and her allies shall be- far possible sustaining As stated in previous letters Germany's success thus far has been to her armies even to her submarines, but the fact that she is self sustaining The German people have always conserved their resources. From the first of the Germany has worked the principle of strictest economy while the motto in England and in of the allied territory been Business as Usual" This motto is all right for short war. and a long war can perhaps be under this motto pro- vided the enemy is working under the same motto So long, however as the German people have for their motto Everything the Soldiers" and Great Britain has her Business Usual" Great Britain will never win the
 few instances may be interesting. The papers Of the United States have continually been publishing dispatches from England during the past two years telling how the Germans are forced have meatess days, allowed only eggs week, short of fats, etc" Last week l learned from the very best authority that this is only because the German herds have not been depleted. Thus this economy has not been enforced of the depletion of the herds represented by the allied dispatches but rather to prevent their depletion Apparently, since some time in 1915 the German people have been all lowed to consume only the male offspring of their cattle swine and certain other livestock. If so. although their eating Is now being restricted it need be if the lasts years
 Mir. Babson quotes two paragraphs from a late issue of the London Economist. One is from edi- torial on English conditions and the other is from editorial German conditions "The saddest feature of these comparisons, says MT Babson, is that the English still rdicule Germanys economy sign of defeat. Really this is Germany's greatest asset"
 MT. Babson further says:
 fully recognize the great harm that would this country at the present time by rigid enforce of economy the part of people. The public which has long bought certain goods under the obligation to manufacturers of these goods they to the faithful servants who for many years have been in their employ This is of the points brought out in MakeMore letters which getting out for all clients to put into the envelopes of their employees. Until govern ment has use for more workers the public should con- tinue buying along old lines But while talking Business Usual" we should not forget that it is the other motto Everything for the Soldier" which is enabling Germany be self sustaining and cessful Furthermore, should remember that the allies win this conflict only they likewise give up the motto, "Busness as Usual; only they stop consuming everything that is necessary and be- come, far possible, self sustaining.
 When the allies adopt the German method of pro- duction, distribution and consumption commodity prices in this country may stop rising and the prices Of many things would rapidly decline Under such conditions exports would constantly decrease and we may then be dependent upon domestic markets. Whether Great Britain and her allies will change their policy not do not know. A study of the situation, however oes convince that only Great Britain and ,sres become self sustaining can they prevent Germany from winning. To have democracy defeated under such conditions would be terrible disaster.
 In conclusion Mir Batson says:
 Personally believe that the great need of the hour over here is not economy, but rather determination to make the allies self supporting For instance in stead of sending food to France feed German pris oners French wounded and certain useless baants these people could be brought here be fed Instead of sending manufacturing supplies. could send over the materials and machines to make the goods. England would longer be allowed the grain are sending there make liquor. Before sending soldiers to Europe, would send skilled mechanics and instead of sending first France, where they must be supplied from here could send them to Russia where they establish their base There may be some things made from materials for which allies in great need. These should cease buying Moreover, the Council of National Defense should plainly state what these things the public will stop buying them. The of md rnin