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aDle pFlnciplS, tnlS great absolute right
| Of every citizen to have his property
protected against confscatory use, has
had within a few days signal illustra-
ton in the United States Senate In
the sksdadlle from the Smoot
amendment to the food control bin as
soon as the significance of that meas.
ure Of confiscation was generally
recognized.
In the face OF this general recog-
milton OF ali eternal and inalienable
principle OF American right, the Pres
ident's proclamation to his fellow
countrynlen now declares that 1--WE
must make the prices to the public
the same as the prices to the Govern
ment." This can be interpreted only
as fervid appeal to the patriotism
OFF, business men and not as the for
mutation of a protected policy Of
Government -
The editor Of the Sun Is a diplomat
or the first water" He knows that
President Wilson placed the prices
to the public (private individually and
to the government upon exactly the
same basis. He automatically noti-
! fed the President, without actually
saying so that he has gone beyond
the Constitution and nullified one Of
Its main provisions. Ho proceeds to
f! argue the question. Here 1t Is:
For If 1t is in the power Of the Fed.
eral Government in either it's Execu-
, tive or Its Legislative department to
fix the prices at which private own
ers Of property must sell to private
buyers, and IL the prices thus fixed
for the private transaction are below
! those which would obtain under the
, operation Of the natural law OF sup
ply and demand, then there Is to that
: extent conflscation. There is con-
domination Of private property not for
i, public but for private use, and with
, out provision even for the "just" COM
pensation for the property taken
which the Constitution guarantees to
every citizen.
We have examined closely all the
sentences in the Presidents appeal to
business men to be >unselfish and to
refrain from extorticn in the prices
! they ask during the war. We are
glad to say we find no phrase or word
proving to our satisfaction that when
he declares that Eve must make the
prices to the public the same as the
prices to the Government" he has In
his mind any idea beyond a moral
and sentimental appeal to the patri-
otlsm and conscience Of those he Is
, addressing. Mr.. Wilson has avoided
any expression on the subject OF price
. liking which commits him to an en-
terprise so vast and so clearly un-
constitutional as would be the attempf
TO regulate by law the prices at which
private property owners must dis.
pose Of their property to private pur.
, chasers.
Indeed, the President goes so far
as to say distinctly that "the law
must command these things" and no
man knows better than he does that
the supreme law which commsnds
these things Is the Constitution OF
the United States.
1t looks to us very much as though
the Sun and It's supporters are whist.
ling to keep up their courage. They
know that when President Wilson
says that the public should enjoy the
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THE PENDULUM OF JUSTICE.

You cannot persistently deny to one
class of American citizens their rights
and privileges without ultimately
taking away from another class Of
American citizens their rights and
privileges. You cannot connscate the
property of colored people without
ultimately confiscating the properly
or white people. You cannot deny to
coiored men their rights and privi-
leges without ultimately denying
rights and privileges to white men.
The pendulum Of right and Justice will
swing backward as far in one direc-
ton as 1t has in another.
Not many years ago the railroads
Ia particular and corporatins IN gen
eral controlled not only the legislative
branch of government at Washington,
but also in the States. The ordinary
citizen found it difficult to secure JUS.
tice even In the courts Of law, when
arrayed against any one of these
agencies. Equally powerful were the
Whiskey and the Beer Trusts. These
powerful interests were so entrenched
In power that any effort made to
dislodge them seemed like childs
play. Then came the awakening With
Hon. William j. Bryan as the spokes-
man.
He has been lost In the crowd"
so to speak, but the principles that
he advocated have beeen marching on
ward. Now we see the same methods
pursued in dealing with the helpless
co1ored man being used In dealing
with the struggling white man, who
DeWails his fate, while the poor
colored men look on with sometimes
pathetic interest. It was a dark
day for dark people few years
age 1t Is darker day for white
people In this year Of our Lord,
nineteen hundred and seventeen.
These people tabooed and overlooked
and disregarded the Constitution of
the United States in dealing with col
ored folks. They are doing the same
thing In dealing with the white peo-
pie. In discussing the situation the
New York Sun, ONE Of the ablest
edited newspapers in the country, in
Its Issue Of the 18th inst says:
The Government Of the United
States undoubtedly has both the right
and the power to fix the prices which
1t Will pay for any commodity needed
FOR Its operations either in time Of
war or in time Of peace
IT the seller declines to part with
his goods at the price fixed by the
Government, the Government undoubt.
edly possesses the right and the DOW
or to take what it needs for war
purposes, the compensation to be de-.
termined judicially in the regular way
by the tribunal established for that
purpose.
This seizure Of property for war
needs is akin to the we'll known proc
ess OF condemnation for public use in
time of peace. It is, in fact, con-
domination for public use. 1t does not
become confiscation until there Ia q
denlal to the owner Of the right
guaranteed to him by the Fifth
Amendment Of the Constitution: that
Is, the guarantee that his property
shall not be taken without just com.
pensation. Just compensation is
compensation fixed by judicial process
not arbitrarily fixed by the Govern
ment acquiring the property.
This Is statement thoroughly
consonant with the principles of con-
stitutional law. He says further.
This broad, fundamental, unalter.
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Chamber Of Commerce warned those
who were Turing colored men from
the South to undermine the workers
OF East, st. Louis. Hundreds oof thou
sands were brought In and h there
was no place for them to lay their
heads. Luring them there was no
moro than working Of the same
brutal, tyrannical forces that existed
, In old Russia. There Is altogether
too much injustice prevailing In free
America. (Groans and hisses), but
there Is larger percentage Of free
, dom and justice than In any other
, country"
Just what the warming Of the
American Federation of Labor and
the Chamber OF CommerGe tof East
ST. Louis had to do with justi6ying
the massacring and cremating ~ of
men, women and children will always
be q mystery. 1t would seem that
the real murderers were the men,
bers Of the American Federation of
Labor and the East st. Louis Cham
Der of Commerce or that both bodies
connfyed at and encouraged the
slaughter Of the innocents.. Certain
ly, no act Of barbarity could have
served the purpose better Of COM
promising the great Roosevelt and his
supporters and to make ridiculous
their condemnation Of the treatment
OF the Beleians by the Germans than
the one committed In this Illinois city.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt understood
that quickly and he lost no time
IN condemning and disavowing any
sympathy with this browning out
rage of the Century. His words will
encircle the globe. He is quoted as
follows:
May I say another word" he said,
waving programme in his right
hand and obviously boiling with sup
pressed feeling.
i am not willing" he went on,
biting off each word as If 1t were
SLIT nosed bullet, that a meeting
called to commemorate the birth of
IA democracy in Russia shall even
seem to have given any approval or
accepted any apology for the brutal
infamy imposed on Negroes or col.
ored men,"
Most Of the audience sprang to It's
feet, yelling for the Colonel
Justice" he continued, as not
merely words. 1t is to be translated
into living acts, and how can we
praise the people Of Russia if wo by
explanation, silence or evasion apoi-
ogize for numbering the HELPLESS.
(Cheers.) In the past + have listen.
ed to the same form Of excuse from
the Russian autocracy for tho pro.
grams inflicted on the Jews. Shall we
by silence acquiesce IN this amazing
apology for the murder of men, won,
en- and children in our own country ,"
He concluded as follows:
There was noise all over the hall,
but 1t was all in the Celonel's favor.
Hitting the speakers table with his
fist after every word, he said:
"1'll do everything for the labor
Ing man except that which Is wrong,
and that will not do for any man
or cause. care not snap of my
finger"-here 1.-The Colonel walked
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LIEUTENANT YOUNG'S PATRIOTIC
IIETTER.

The following interesting letter from
Lieutenant Colonel Chas. Young will
prove to be interesting reading. We
have been somewhat in a quandary as
to- whether we should publish 1t or not
but after reading 1t over carefully VIC
fail to find either any complaint or
criticism Of aither the surgeons or the
Examining Board that has reported
to retire him. On the contrary, he
asks that there be no agitation Of the
case, placing tho matter upon the high
ground that we should cease all
chickering's at this time OF the crisis
In tho hiatoros. OF the American Re.
public Race must cut no figure
now"
We agree with him and we hope
that the public will read this remark.
able contribution to current literature
with pleasure and profit. But here is
the letter:
Lettermen General Hospital,
The Preside of San Francisco, Calf.
,. July 8, 1917.
My Dear Mr.. Mitchell:- ..1 no,l
Letter from you did more good than
any medicine which the doctors could
give for the >"high blood pressure
which they claim to have found as
uniting me for active service with
troops. I needed the letter but dc
not need, nor have 1 had any medi
cine, for 1. am not now nor have ]
been ssick, not even ailing. told
the Examining Board so and have told
the surgeons so here.
firmly believe the finding of the
surgeons to be correct as to blood
pressure; but I believe 1t to sprine
from surplus of energy which has
been necessary to carry me over the
dlff1cult places in my career and al
low me to do good work for the
Government and still keep we'll.
l wish to play this thing In q
sportsmanlike way and If ACCORDING
to the rules OF tho game I am out
l shall submit without a whine, al
though I shall be sorry for the oppor
UNITY we miss as a race and of the
loss to the Government after hayine
trianing me for this event.
Believe me that I've no kick com
ing against tho Government nor the
administration. I believe every Of
ncer or the Line and all of the enlisted
men that know me are sorry. for my
case; and If they had a vote would
cast 1t for the powers that be to
waive this finding OF the surgeons and
let me continue on active duty.
Let there be no agitation in nv case
FOR l want all Of our people be
moralized to the highest possible
point and enter into this war as
Americans.
Race must cut no figure now r
feel confident that the Secretary Of
War and the President ecould and
would act favorable in this matter
II they could find time, but It "a a
one man matter and they are busy,
TOO busy indeed to bother about me-
perhaps. '''o
Thank you for your kind invitation
and especially for your letter of SYM.
pathy.
Fraternally and cordially yours.
Chas. Young.
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Brown. deceased, send them to her
daughter, Hlnora Robinson, 1877 w.
Leigh street.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
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DEN0UNCE DOCTOR WHO
GAVE IDIOT BABY DRUGS
DR.. AIankin Opposes.

- CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-The Chicago
Medical Association is today on rec
ord as condemning the act of DR..
Harry J. Haiselden, in recommending
to parents OF the child Paul Hoozima
treatment that he knows will within
two months kill the child. DR.. C. H.
Humiston, president OF the medical
association, daclares:
The medical fraternity never will
accept or approve OF such a prac-
tice."
DR.. A. A. O'Eeill, former president
of the Chicago association and a lead
ing member Of the American Medical
Association, said:
Defends His Course.
"Dr. Haiselden's course Is abso-
lutely unjustifiable. There are ways
by which pain can be alIeviated with.
out causing the death OF the sufferer.
Tho physician has no right 70 cause
death"
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
BRITISH ONLY 30 MILES
FROM JERUSALEM; TURKS
MAKE STAND AT HEBRON

LONDON. Nov. 13.-General Allen.
by's troops have advanced to thirty
miles southeast Of Jerusalem, 1t is an
nounced. The Turks are preparing to
make a stand at Hebron, which is
twenty miles from Jerusalem.
The statement follows:
General Allenby reports that the
Turks are organizing a position be-
hind the northern branch Of the wady
Sukerier, stretching southeast and
covering Belt JIbrin an Hebron.
"Our mounted troops have, however,
made some progress toward FL Tine
while a night attack by Scottish
troops against the enemy's right flank
resulted in the capture of machine
guns.
I'VE continue to find large guam
titles OF war-like material of all kinds
abandoned by the Turks, among which
may be mentioned seventy limbers
and wagons in good condition"
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
Of SPIES
ON INSIDE STIRS
A.F.L. MEETING

BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. 13.-The re-
ported presence OF non-union spies,
Secret Service men and private detec-
tives among the delegates to the
American Federation OF Labor con-
vention stirred uo q lively row at
today's session.
Joseph d. Cannon, Of Illinois. OF
the International Union Of Mil, Mine
and SmeIter Workers, offered a res
olutIon to print daily verbatim re-
ports Of the proceedings OF the con-
ventIon to aid in bringing spies out
in the open, he said. Samuel Comp
ers, president, declared the Burns de-
tective agency had sent out circular
letters among manufacturers stating
It had two spies on the Inside" OF
the convention and offering to sup
ply confidential reports OF the pro-
ceedings to employers.
The Cannon resolution was finally
amended to provide that verbatim
reports of the convention proceed
inEs should be printed by special or
der OF a majority OF the delegates.
II was then adopted.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
ITALIANS REPEL
TEUTON ATTACKS
ON NORTH Wing

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Italy's line. re-
enforced with British and French
troops and guns, has successfully
withstood the first blow aimed at the
Piave river positions by the Austro-
German forces, according to reports
received today. Contact has been es-
tsblished between the two forces
along practically the whole line.
Heavy artilIerying was reported.
The first clash came apparently on
the italian left (northern wing)
where the Teutonic forces sought to
carry out a thanking move. This was
around Asiago. The enemy was re-
pulsed and a strong counter attack
resulted in the capture OF a number
of prisoners. according to Rome's ver-
sion. Berlin insisted that 1900
Italians had been cut off.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

in the way OF her war machine has
been that they were "armed fort
resses" or "foftihed cities" No such
pretext can by any stretch OF the i'm
agination apply to Venice. The city is
also being stripped Of its civilians.
Free transportation is being provided.
However. Rome today was conf
dent that the Italian lines would hold.
and this despite the menace in the
Austro-German flank movement from
Asiago. The Austrians on the lower
Piave. opposite Venice, are undoubt-
eddy awaiting development OF this up
per enveloping strategy. They are
bringing up their big guns, apparent
ly in preparation for drive toward
Treviso.
Fighting valiantly, the Italians sue
ceeded in repulsing the Asiago thrust
Seemingly the Germans neglected to
prepare sufficiently for this move,
and did not grant support enough to
their columns.
A semi official statement today de-
clared that the German claim of fight-
ing in the streets OF Asiago was un-
founded. The city has been a heap Of
ruins since May, 1916.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
Three American Boys
Are Decorated for
Bravery Under Fire
sAo1s1lhpKR,xoop.GDhsEaS1oo0

SoISSoNS, France, Nov. 13.-
Two more Princeton University
students are today wearing dec
orations for bravery in transport
ing munitions under heavy bonn
bardment in the recent French Of
fensive on Chemin-des-Dames
They are Robert Patterson La
mont. Jr, OF Evanston, Ill, and
Henry Thompson, OF Greenville,
Del. Lamont also received the
military medal. the highest mill
tary distinction in the French
army.
r. T. Scully. a Princeton grad
uate and leader OF the Canton
section. also received the war
cross for his action in binding
Lamont's wounds sustained when
hit by a shell. He rushed the in
jured man to a hospital. thereby
saving his life.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
CANADA TO AID U. 9.

Canada may be called upon to aid
in the completion Of Americas mer-
chant marine program. This was made
known today, when 1t was stated that
Canadian manufacturers will be al
lowed to ofrer equipment for the great
neet now under construction by the
United States Shipping Board.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
CARUSO OLEADS OPERA
In NATIONAL ANTHEM

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Patriotic
grand opera was in full swing in New
York today. A "stsr-spanEled" touch
was lent Aida at Its opening at the
Metropolitan opera house when
Caruso led In singing the national
anthem. The occupants OF the dIa-
mond horseshoe stood up and
cheered.
CHICAGO. Nov 13.-The Chicago
sI,4 grand opera season was opened with
The Star-spsngled Banner" led by
Mss S1 hoSa Raisa. prIma donna In
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
PROHIBITION is BEATEN
IN OHIO BY l,723 VOTES

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Nov. Is-proh,
Ditioh IN ohio has been defeated by a
majority of 1,72a. it became known
S,Iatia onieiAIly today following the recapit-
county. iroih e''
,,,Is Inc total vote, according to the re-
400, ssIS' uS' For prohibition, 522,
ASoi against prohibition. ba1 Ina
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

domestic cooperation that r. nscas-
sary TO achieve victory.
~Red Tape Here.
Applying. therefore. the words Of
Lloyd George to the situation In
Washington, It Is evident that there
are many Independent organizationsP
In our own Government. that there
are many susceptfbilities and ~pro-
fessionL traditions" which. trans
lated into American terms, are moth
ing more than official rec tape.
Is there coordination IN washingtnnI
Not a. much a. there could Be. obxious-
" the four factors In the war are men,
ships. food. and munitions. Have TIE
executives Of the War Department, the
food administration. the Shipping Board,
and the war Industries boards ever eat
down together for q general confsrsnca
on the war situation?
Have they sver gotten together with
Presidsnt Wilson. to whom thsy ars al
responsible? There have bean meetingB
Of one or two Of these msn. but No gen
eral council Of the men who are man
aging the war for America has sgar
been held The Cabinet meets twfcs .
week. but some Of the newly ereatsd
war bureaus surpass IN importance somo
Of the regular Goernment depart
ments.
Feel Need Of CO-0Falnaf1on.
The executives Of all these sufers
prisss feel the need Of co-ordfnating
influence. Common counsel would
assist them all. No busfness cor
poration IL run on the principle Of
separate entities. what the United
States Government needs Il . difee-
tors meeting At least once . week
over which the President should pre-
side. Exchanges Of view and q gem
eral survey Of the progress Of the
war would mean q stimulated per-
sonnel
The speech Of Lloyd George has
had q. remarkable eject here The
spirit OF determination which he
shows In the face OF the Italian and
Russian reverses was an opportuno
demonstration that the faith OF the
European allies In the ultimate vie
tory Is unshaken.- His anxiety to con-
suit the United States and give her
q permanent voice in the war coun-
ellis made q splendid Impression
II Is exactly what has been urged
on every side here As the paramount
need Of the hour In order to effective
iy marshal all OF Americas physical
and human resources II necessary to
win the war.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
COAL SHIPMENT BAN
FOR CAPITAL LIFTED

The embargo by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad on coal shipments to
Washington has been lifted
Bituminous coal IL coming into
Washington in good quantity, Fuel
Administrator Weaver announced to-
day, and he expects a new supply
of anthracite as a result Of the en-
barRo lifting.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

a Doctors prescription and Is guaran-
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drugs In any form. Because OF the
fact that Il Is safe for children as well
as older people. Father Johns Medi-
cine Is used In thousands Of homes by
careful mothers who have found from
experience that II keeps the children
well, relieves colds and coughs PROMPT.
ly and builds new strength
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

This letter, recently received from
the monastery OF the Blessed Sacra-
ment in Detroit 10 another evidence OF
the value of Father Johns Medicine
for colds and body building.
Father Johns Medicine Is In use and
recommended by various institutions,
homes and hospitals throughout the
country. Its value has been proved by
more than sixty years OF success It Is