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New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

policies, diplomatic and military the more
firmly we shall oppose any compromise, now
or hereafter, with those policies We can deal
safely with Germany only when she discards
perfidy and frghtfulness and gives convinc-
ing evidence that she is ready TO repent, to
make reparation and to return to civilized
standards of conduct in her intercourse with
the rest Of the world"
"The Evening Post" thinks that in all
impartial minds fresh sense of revulsion
and horror at the methods of the German
government must be aroused. These latest
revelations added to the previous ones,
show, it says, that "the German govern
ment drew the line nowhere" The paper
continues:
German diplomats in foreign countries
were to stop at nothing any more than were
the German invaders of foreign soil. But
rot even German casuists Will have the ef-
frontery 10 contend that the things which
Count Bernstorff was ordered to do were not
opposed TO international law. They consti-
tuted the grossest abuse Of American hospi-
tality, were glaring breach of diplomatic
and were, in effect, the use Of
American soil as a basis Of belligerent op-
erations against Canada and i direct az
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Allied Peace Views

IN THE mean time France is unshakably
l. resolved to regain Alsace, according to
Louis Barthou, member Of the inner war
council of the Cabinet. London quotes a
Dutch source concerning a movement
within Germany to announce a willingness
to declare independence for Asace-Lor
raine for two years after the cessation
of hostilities, followed by a plebiscite on
the question whether the inhabitants pre-
fer to come under German or French rule.
French Socialists urge a revision Of war
aims. while Italy is alarmed by plots Of
Socialists for revolution, three cities being
declared in the war zone in order to check
the movement.
In England ex-Premier Asquith and
Lloyd George reply to the Won Kuehlmann
and Michaelis statements, indicating Eng
lands firm determination to continue the
struggle until Germany yields on both Bel
GUM and Alsace.
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pointing "preliminary parliament, ""''"
in its turn makes demands upon herehshy
which the Premier successfully comDatS'
In the end the parliament, chrlstened Ine
Temporary Council of the Russian re
public" withdraws its demands that the
government be responsible to it and accedes
TO the governments plan that the parlla-
ment act merely in an advisory legislative
capacity. 1t will sit until the Constituent
Assembly meets, and shall have the righ'
"to put questions but not demands; 70
initiate legislation on state questions anu
to deliberate on measures which the gov
ernment lays before it." Following TINS
the new coalition cabinet, with kerensKy
at its head, formally goes into effect re-
placing the Council of Five appointed a
month ago after the Korniloff rebellion
The new cabinet, besides pledging itself to
carry out an active foreign policy favor
able to the Allies peace plans, aims to
raise the fighting power of the armies and
navies; to bring order to the country by
fighting anarchy, and to call the Con-
stituent Assembly as soon as possible
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

tempt against peace and good order in the
United States. The whole is an offence
which smells to heaven. If these dispatches,
or a glimmering of them, had been known
in this country a year ago, when they were
sent, Ambassador Bernstorf would have in
stantly been handed his passports, and, il
Germany had not made an abject apology
and ample amends. war would probably have
been declared in 1916
In the opinion of "The World" these
latest dispatches prove conclusively that
the criminal operations undertaken in this
country in behalf Of the German cause
were directed by the German General
Staff, which is the German government"
After saying that the activities of Papen,
Boyd and the pro-German organizations
were conducted under orders from Bern
storff, The World" goes on:
"There was nothing casual accidental
about it, Germany was making war upon
the United States for more than a year be-
fore Congtess declared a state OF war exist
ed Il was a sneaking, yellow-dog kind OF
war, but war it was, and like all German
wars it was managed by the German Gen
eral staff"
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

they are tools and like It or whether they
mere dupes and victims of their own
feebleness of understanding and thick dark
ness of mind"
"The Sun" is impressed by the absolute
authenticity of these latest publications.
IL writes:
at Is important 70 remember that the
damnng evidence of Prussian enmity to
the United States and Prussian aggression
against the people OF the United States in
the period of our neutrality, produced by
Secretary Lansing, is derived from the rec
ords OF the imperial government itself. and
that its authenticity is attested by the sig
natures Of imperial functonaries of the
highest class"
"The Herald regards the dispatches as
only further material in the case against
Germany, saying:
"Mr. Lansing's contributions serve 70 drive
home 10 the American people and 70 the
world the accuracy Of President Wilson's
appraisal of the German government as an
unclean thing something with which civ
ilization have no dealings, something
that must be crushed If civilization is to be
saved 70 the world"
Several of the papers emphasize the con-
cusion drawn above by The Tribune that
these latest disclosures must mean for
America: Fight the war to a victorious
finish. In this sense THE World" writes:
Let any American who agrees with La
Toilette that NC had only technical rea-
son for war against Germany, and that we
ought to make peace on Germany's terms
study carefully the dispatches that Secre-
tary Lansing has made public. II he is will
ing 20 trust the kind OF government that cx-
lists in Germany and leave the United States
at Us mercy, his impulses may be generous.
but his brains are added There can be no
peace until the criminal system that directs
the government Of Germany is crushed be-
yond the power OF restoration"
The Sum- after referring 70 Germany's
periodical peace proclamations, writes:
Those proclamations must be examined
with full understanding Of the records Of
their authors and a hrm determination that
no peace shall be made under which We shall
be exposed 10 the secret dangers that mem
aced US and our institutions in the past
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
A New Peace Offer

n EAT comes rumors Of a new peace oifer
from Germany and Austria-Hungary
On the basis of no territorial aggrandize-
ment, the surrender Of Belgium ana
french territory, the renunciation of posi-
1--WE territorial acquisitions for payments
II money, and an indemnity on either side.
AZ the same time Chancellor Michaehs
Oars politics from the German army as
result Of the charges that the Fatherland
party was using official positions in a cam
pslgn Tor enlightenment against peace
directed against the Reichstag majority
following It's resolution Of July 10, saying
~at all are free in their political opinions
s"u are permitted to belong to any party
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
\ WEDNESDAY Secretary L

IN WEDNESDAY Secretary Lans-
ing gave out-without comment
- another batch of kilograms falling
under the general and now familiar head
ing, German diplomatic villany." Two Of
these telegrams-one signed thinner
mann,' then Foreign Minister the other
by Representative of General Staff
were sent to Bernstorff in January, 1916,
and gave directions for wrecking the
Canadian Pacific Railway and for cam
paign of sabotage against American
munition plants. The third dispatch, dated
September To- 1916, was sent by Bernstorff
himself to the Foreign Office; it asks for
further support" in behalf of the embargo
conference to carry on vigorous cam
paign TO secure majority in both houses
of Congress favorable to Germany" The
dispatch closes with a sentence showing
that Bernstorff was fully aware of the
criminal character of his act: There is
no possibility of our being compromised"
The General Staff also gave instructions
for covering up all tracks leading up TO
that rendezvous of criminals at Washing
ton known in more decent circles as the
German Embassy. Embassy must in no
circumstances be compromised" was the
order of its hired thugs.
These astounding revelations were pub
lisbed too late in the week to permit The
Peview TO give general summary of their
effect upon the country at large; attention
can. therefore, be given only TO the New
York City press.
The Tribune, after referring to Bern
storff as "the arch conspirator, whose i'm
rudent and dishonorable role is now being
moro and more fully revealed" continues
as follows
.u1is irtrirues. when exposed in their en-
..a.,, u.iu form one of the basest chapters
- tbe history Of Germany's reptile diplomacy
~ hos dome his worst and passed out OF our
1irh, But il is we'll to let the country know
Ign .be last intimate detail just what the Ger
nan dinlomacy Of recent years has meant
In ,,,"" the more we know of ruling German
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Et Cetera
Military at Home

TWENTY THOUSAND airplanes for
l. service in France are being rushed to
completion, according to announcement by
Secretary of War Baker. A new biplane
is tested in the hope of shortening the
training period for fiers, and American
genius discovers new oil for airplane
engines which will prolong the life Of
motors 100 hours over the present limit
Many changes in the draft act are
variously suggested.
Pershing becomes a general. A sixteen
week training course in this country is
planned for soldiers before embarkation
for France. The Liberty Motor truck is
finished, the standardized brother Of the
Liberty Motor. The National Army faces
reorganization, 100000 men being selected
to form sixteen white and one colored divi-
sion.
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her minister and consuis from Germany,
opens her ports to British ships, and re-
moves neutrality restrictions for Allied
warships. Uruguay, on the other hand,
without definite grievance, breaks on the
ground that it was necessary to espoYse the
cause of the defenders of justice, democ-
racy and small nationalities. Ecuador
also shows signs of unfriendliness to,Ger-
many. the Secretary of Foreign Affairs an
rouncing that the German ministert will
rot be officially received by the Ecuad9rian
government in case he attempts TO cope to
Ecuador
At the same time it is disclosed at
Buenos Ayres that the German Legation
paid for the publication of boob by
the editors of a newspaper there dict
ing war between Brazil and Argentina, the
whole intrigue threatening conflict among
Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Coun'
Won Luxburg is reported arrested in the
southern part Of Argentina and detained
under military guard until an opportunity
is found to send rim out of the country.
At the same time The press Of Chile clam
ors for break with Berlin, and San Sal
vador declares herself for policy Of 'neu-
trality friendly to the United States
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Peace Talk

tEANTINE. speechmaking about
M peace continues, the session Of the
Pe,chytae naturally making Germany the
leading spokesman. German moderateS
are reported behind Foreign Secretary Won
Vuehlmann in an effort TO supplant
N,baeljs. The Pope makes a new offer
of mediation i'm a second note to the Allies
savirc that Germany Is ready TO leave
Belqjum and Northern France. The
Pe;cfstac convenes. The Socialists inter
,s',a-e the government concerning the new
Won Trpitz pan-German or Fatheriand
Marty. Hindenburg says he is for peace
Dr. Helferich, Minister Of the Interior
has difficulty with the Reichstag over his
salary as newly appointed Vice-Chan-
cellor.
Standing out of much preliminary dis
cussion is the statement attributed 10
Georg Gothien, Progressist member OF
the Rejchstae. who is quoted as saying
that although the military situation was
satisfactory. there was no hope Of crush
lng Germany's enemies on land; that al
though submarines had sunk 100000
tons. England showed no increased dis
position toward peace; that America
could not be forced to make peace; that
he doubted whether TO obtain an indem-
nity of 10000. 100000 marks Germany
should sacrifice 5O,OOO,OOO,OOO marks and
another half million men; that Germany's
allies we're not inclined to continue the
war for pan-German aims, but wished
peace by understanding and conclIlatlon'
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
La Toilette
THE INVESTIGATION of Senator La

IT HE INVESTIGATION of Senator La
Toilette by Congress develops slowly.
La Toilette defends himself in a speech
in the Senate and is assailed as an cid
to the Kaiser. The investigating commit
tee calls upon President Wilson and w. J.
Bryan for facts in connection with NUM-
tions on the Lusitania, La Toilette having
stated that Bryan repeatedly warned the
President before the Lusitania sailed that
she carried munitions-a statement which
Bryan in press report denies. A Senate
vote of censure rather than expulsion is
expected as result Of the investigation.
Meantime delegates of the California State
Federation of Labor adopt resolutions sup
porting Senator La Toilette.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
The SedifiOuS Press

IT HE HAND Of the government falls
heavily on various newspapers dur
ing the week. The Newark "Freie
Zeitung" is raided and five men on its
staff arrested, after which the paper is
denied second class mailing privileges.
the New Yorker Volks-Zeitung," which
refuses to accept advertisements for the
Liberty Loan, is also barred. THE New
York Call" and "The Jewish Daily For
ward are cited TO appear and show why
they should not be denied second class
mailing privileges, while the Cincinnati
Volksblatt" is raided.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Miscellany

II HE labor situation continues compara-
lively quiet.
Investigation of the Philadelphia cleo
ton murder results in Mayor Thomas B.
Smith being held on charges of misbe-
iayior in office and conspiring TO murder.
Ten more suffrage pickets are arrested at
Washington. while eighteen Of their sisters
confined at Occoquan are implicated in an
attack on officials of the Workhouse.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Food

IT HE outstanding event this week in re-
L gard to food is proclamation by
President Wilson concerning food control
Government regulation Of foodstuffs is ex-
tended to take in virtually all the essen
tial articles of diet. The food administra-
ton is directed to license, after November
/, the manufacture, storage, Importation
and distribution of many prime COM
modities.
Holland begins to carry out her threat
10 supply Germany with her winter meat,
commencing the slaughter of livestock.
Great Britain stops all Of Hollands cable
service until the Dutch government agrees
to place an absolute restriction on the
transit of certain commodities TO Germany.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Intrigue and Obstruction
More Lansing Disclosures
URTHER developments in the trail

URTHER developments in the trail of
of intrigue and discord in the United
States are headed by Secretary Lansng's
latest exposure of eX-Ambassador Won
Bernstorff. Cablegrams between Bern
storff and Berlin are given out, showing
that more than year before the United
States entered the war the German gov
ernment instructed Bernstortf to arrange
for wholesale sabotage in America. Cana
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
The War
On Land

TT HE British and French, in a new and
unexpected drive in Flanders, follow
up the British stroke of last week with
another smash through mud and morass,
gaining practically all the remaining OBJ
servation points Of strategic advantage on
the northern tip of the Flanders ridges
held by Hindenburg. The advance. in
places two miles deep over a ten-mile
front, nets more than two thousand pris-
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
The PaCifSfS

NEWS Of the pacifsts is chiefly notable
for the resignation Of Professor
Charles A. Beard, head Of the department
Of political science at Columbia Uniyer-
sity, as a protest against the recent ex-
pulsion Of Professors Dana and Cattell
because Of their pacifst activities. Student
sympathy supports Professor Boards ac-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
South America

COUTH AMERICA attracts attention
- again. Peru and Uruguay break OIL
relations with Germany. Peru does so
following a controversy over the sink
ing of the bark Lorton, satisfaction
for which was demanded Of Germany
within eight days. Peru also withdraws
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

oners and threatens the German hold on
Belgium, the northern U-boat bases, and
possibly the flank of the German army to
such an extent that new retreat may be
forced before winter. At the same time
the French high commission at Washing
ton issues a statement showing that for
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Russia
THE BOLSHEVIKI crisis

THE BOLSHEVIKI crisis and the
struggle for coalition in Russia
result favorably for Kerensky and the
Allies. As the All-Russian congress nears
the end of its session, Kerensky parleys
with the various elements, insists on
coalition cabinet, and finally prevails,
definitely gaining the ascendency over the
Bosheviki. The congress adjourns, ap-
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

dian railroads were TO be destroyed, Irish
Americans in this country were TO be used
in carrying on sabotage, and Won Bern
storf also sought authority TO support
campaign to influence Congress.
The Bolo exposure continues inter-
national in scope.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

anti-su.fragists unite 10 support the CAM
raign. The Cabinet, Taft and Bryan also
contribute their assistance Meantime,
$500 100000 in lean certificates are issued.
Congress adjourns, ending a s2O,Ooo,ooo,-
600 session.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

requisitioning all vessels over $500 tons
building in American yards, but assures
England Of a plentiful supply of fuel oil
for the British navy.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Finance

II He Liberty Loan lmps slightly, the
l. New York subscription falling be-
hind in the first ten days. A drive is made
on the small investor, while the Mormon
Church, soldiers in camp, sufragists and
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

and that strikes might be expected II the
war should be continued for aims Of con-
quest. At the same time the Christian
Socialists Of Austria demand peace ac-
cording to the Pope's plan.
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He will exercise for long time his wie cunning and
reacery His viii spread entire surface of the
earth he will have in his of Force
Ancient Prophecy
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

~IRST place in series of eli
y mactic events during the week
Is goes TO the news of mutiny in
the German feet. Less spec
- tacular, but hardly less notable
ore a vigorous Anglo-French drive in
rrsrders. the success of the movement
f,- coalition government in Russia, the
,.rering Of relations with Germany by
-, South American nations, and further
Es,,osures by Secretary Lansing in con-
,s,.ion with German intrigue in this coun-
,-v-not TO mention a continuation of the
po,o narrative and other matters of dis
.a-i within"
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
On Sea

THE Allies gain at sea. According to
L the British, 100000 tons Of ship
ping have been sunk by submarines since
February l, but the number of U-boats
sunk is also increasing Indeed, lowering
of ocean insurance rates by both the United
States and Norway is taken to indicate
that the submarine peril is definitely on
the wane. English shipping losses for the
week remain low, the French slightly
higher, but the British this week for the
first time construct more tonnage than the
U-boats sink.
An American patrol boat through mis-
take fires on an Italian submarine, killing
two members Of its crew. a United States
destroyer routs U-boat in a twenty-five
minute fight. The British cruiser Drake
is torpedoed and sunk, while German
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

the first time German military strength is
clearly ebbing.
On the other fronts there is little of i'm
portance to note.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14

Page FiUe
The Roots Of Misconduct
Conserving Snakes Tor Toxin
Minerv2s ConlueStS in HaraSsed Russia
Matters Touching Religion
Those Who Drill for sold
Page Six
Men in the News
The Worlds Dwindng Supply of Neu,rals
Page SeUen
BritainS Indian Problem
The Irish Convention
How They LegiSllte IN New South Wales
Page Eight
Germany'S Embarrassment over Peace Terms
The Story OF BOiO P9cha
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
On the Other Pages

Page TWo
Five Political Eggs. All in One Basket
Treason Must Be Made OdiOuS'
Echoes of the Mooney Trial
Americas Secret Seryice-The Days Wit
Page Three
The Free Speech Issue at Columbia
The Twin Jokers'
Trench and Camp
Books Tor the Soldiers
Page Four
The Ghost OF Barnum
Books That Have Passed
Jonathan Swift
The Theatre-Current War Poetry
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-26
ProverbIal Wisdom.

All countries have sayings dealing
with marriage, mostly taking rather II
cynical view. The Italians seem TO
take fatallstic attitude, for they say,
ain buying horses and in taking wife,
shut Your eyes and commend yourself
TO God" A wholesome piece of advice
is contained In the Hindu saying
"Womcn are wise offhand and fools
on rellvrion--sO take your wlfe's first
advice and not her second" The Irish
saying Is very comforting, - mans
best Fortune Is his wife"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-26
colIens Men for AmbuIanoss.

Fifteen hundred picked men from
universities and colleges in the coun-
try will serve in the United States
Ambulance corps. The corps is to be
organized into units of 80 men each.
Thirty-ewo' colleges are represented In
the men who offered themselves for
the service. They will go into training
near Philadelphia and will be sent
abroad as soon as possible after their
equipment Is complete.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-26
HERE AND THERE

Tho hermit and olive-backed
thrushes have spotted breasts are
larger than an English sparrow. with
rather long bills. The former is dis
tinctly ruf0ps on the back.
Five years ngo the pupils In the
Kwangiu Girls Industrial school, Ko-
rea, never had seen crochet needle,
vet they hnye acquired such proficiency
I'm crochrilng that they have earned
about s40o for the self-help depart
ment OF the school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-26
Building Records Broken.

All records for quick building work
.are said to have been broken In run
ming up the new training cantonnent
ant the Preside, near San francisco.
sSan francisco lumber firms got togeth-
.er and delivered two and half million
feet of lumber in three days, over GOO
carpenters and helpers built 30 build
sings In IS days When top speed was
reached midway ON the job new
lhuildlng was finished every 80 minutes.
The buildings are permanent, modern
tsaz.ltnry and adequate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-26
New stabIIlzer for AlrpIanes.

An electric stabilizer for Oirplanes
has recently been invented by orville
Wright, according to report. 1t is I'M
derstood that tho stabillzer diseards
the usual gyroscope and instead makes
use OF a pendulum swinging In a liquid
bath. This pendulum controls the cleo
trio current. which in turn controls the
Stsbllixing means.