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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
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Memphis, Way IS Reports to-
day from the devastated territory
in the four southern states swept
by toFnadocs yesterday and last
night placed the number Of deaths
at 1913 and the injured af more
than three hundred. Telegraph
and telephone communication to
scores of points had not been re.
stored. but news trickling info the
larger towns indicated that prop
erty damage was very heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
Lo1Uder WiUNot
A tempt to Help
Tornado Victims

Springfield. Ill- May 2~. The
sum OF S8.000,000 will lee needed To
meet the relief requirements M
Natt0on. Charleston and other IL
Iinois towns where life and prop
erty were destroyed wholesale by
"a tornado. special committee
from Mattoon told Governor Low
den al noon today. Adjutaut Gen-
eral Dickson was present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

Reports today estimated the mum
her Of dead in the vicinity of Hick-
man. KY ar approximately forty tn
killed II were reported dead at Savre,
Ala; six were killed in the vicinity OF
Dyersbure. Tenn. six at Gates Land
ing near Tiptonville. Tenn. two a he
village Of Baker, near Antioch, Tenn.
and two at sharon Tenn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

Associated p .
Leased Wire Report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
D. c. BANKERS SANGU|NE
OF RAISING ALLOTMENT
Many Attend Meeting to Discuss
Loan in Controller Williams Office.
Views Exchanged.
Representatives of nearly every bank

Representatives of nearly every bank.
trust company and savings institution
in Washington attended the meeting
held in the Office of the controller of the
currency yesterday afternoon to dis
cuss the liberty loan campaign.
Mr.. Williams called on the represent
ative of each bank for statement of
subscriptions TO the loan to date, and
asked from each an opinion as to prob
ability of raising the allotment as pre-
pared by the regional reserve bank of
Richmond.
With but few exceptions the answer
was to the effect that the allotment
would be taken care of. Two or three
bankers stated that the subscriptions
received by them were generally for
small amounts and that the big orders
that brought UP the excess subscrip-
tons 10 the first issue were missing.
Mr.. Williams urged these officials to
leave no stone uuturned that could pos
sihly help i'll increasing the Srbscrip-
tons. lie expressed Keen Satisfaction
at the manner in which the ajority Of
the banks If the District had placed
themselves behind the government iii
the second liberty loan and compliment
81 the liberty loan committee on its cx-
&C lient work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Priced from $29.5O to $45 each
The Skirts for Dressy Wear
Are of Rich Fabrics.

Such as Panne Velvet, Charmeuse
Silk. Plain and Brocaded Satins,
Broadcloth, Faille Silk, Crepe de
Chine and Baronet Satin. The new
hustle iullness IS seen on many, but
no extreme distended effect; grace
fully gathered side draperies and full
plated ard gathered skirts are also
shown. Black, white and colors, S12.75
to $500.
Sports Skirts that suggest
breezy outdoor air by their fabric and
their coloring. The two-toned color
ings are extremely smart i'll stripes
and plaids. They are full plated or
plain tailored, and as becoming in one
style as in the other Sl2.75 to $500.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Young Girls to Assist.
RESEARCH WORK IN SCHOOLS
Senator Hoke Smith. as Patron. Ac.
cepts Fund of 500 600

Senator Hoke Smith Of Georgia. chair
man of the Senate committee on educ.-
ton and labor. has accepted as natron
the $4,000 offered for interstate research
work IN the best method Of caring for
the character OF children in public schools
Other patrons are Justice Pitney of the
Supreme Court and Mrs. Newton D.
Baker The money has been donated by
an unnamed business man--the same who
offered $4,000 for the best childrens mo-
rality code ~
The 100000 will go to the group of nine
collaborators in any state which produces
the best plan in the judgment of the di
rectors Of the National Institution for
Moral Instruction. through which the
prize is offered. A total Of 432 educate
will engage in the research
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
C0ASTWIsE TRADE OPENED.
Foreign Ships Now May Operate Be-
tween American Porte

Americas coastwise trade is formally
opened to foreign shipping by resolu-
ton of the shipping board ordering tho
licensing for such trade of both for.
eign built vessels under the United
States flag and vessels of foreign regis.
ter.
This action. taken upon the authority
to suspend provisions Of existing law
granted by Congress during the closing
days Of the war session. will serve tho
double purpose Of replacing Amerjcan
tonnage withdrawn for overseas servic.
and OF relieving many foreign ships Of
the wasteiui necessity of moving be-
tween American ports empty or only
partly laden.
The board designated Edward + Cary
Its director of operations. to administer
the new act and issue permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
CHARLES F. NESBIT ENTERS
UPON NEW DUTIES TODAY
Now Commissioner of Military and
Naval Insurance-Resigned
Local Position Yesterday.

Charles F. Nesbit, designated yester-
DAY by Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo to be commissioner of military and
naval insurance. entered actively upon
his new duties today.
Immediately following notice of his
appointment Mr.. Nesbit YESTERDAY
afternoon resigned his post as superin-
tendent of insurance of the District
Accompanied by Commissioner Brown.
low, Corporation Counsel Syme, Mai
Pullman and other District officials. he
went to the Treasury and took the oath
OF Office. which was administered by
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Rowe
Mr. Nesbits appointement was a sur
prise to himself and the Commissioners
Selection of his successor, the District
heads said today, has not been consid-
cred
Appointed to the local post four
years ago. Mr.. Nesbit's work soon won
him national recognition in the insnr-
ance field. From the outset of the war
ne has been active in advocating ade-
quate and reasonable insurance nro.
visions for soldiers and sailors He
is given credit for initiating the move
ment that resulted in the passage Of
the war insurance law
Mr.. Nesbit's work had attracted the
attention of administration leaders and
when the question of selecting a com
missioner to direct the Organization
and administration OF the division or
military and naval insurance came nm
he was regarded as the logical mar
for the place. Mr.. Nesbit was attend
ing an insurance convention in Kansas
CITY. MO-, when he was summoned
back to Washington by Assistant Sec.
rotary Rowe and notified of his ap-
pointment.
The task faced by Mr. Nesbft ia a
stupendous one, 1t being extimated thar
applications to date for insurance bv
soldiers and sailors involve a total OF
about SIS, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
FOOTWEAR of Smart Dis
tinction for Women's Wear.

Three new models made IN the
graceful slender lines that give such
a refined, well dressed appearance.
Dark Blush Gray Kidskin. long
tapering vamp and high top, perfora-
ton around vamp and top which is
cut in the new weave; heavy square,
edged, handturn soles and covered
French Louis heel. $3.50 pair.
White Washable Kidskin Of SPLEEN
did quality and pure white color, is
shown in the same model as the gray.
$3.50 pair.
Havana Brown Kidskin, with the
weave vamp and top, which gives
decidedly pretty effect, all stitching
in white, making a pretty color COM
bination; heavy square-edge. hand
turn soles, leather French Louis heels.
S11.0O pair.
Third floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
SERIOUS BOOKS ON
SERIOUS THOUGHTS.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE PRESENT
CRISIS, by Harry Emerson Fosdick.
Paper Boards, sec. The anthor of
The Meaning of Prayer" and The
Manhood of the Master" again shows
his remarkable skill for summing up
what men are thinking about. The
book is one of stirring optimism.
Paper Boards, soc.
MOFFATTS NEW TRANSLATION OF
THE NEW TESTAMENT. This mas
terly work is generally recognized by
Christian workers as the most vigor-
GUS and enlightening translation of
the New Testament into Modern Ian
guage. Art leather, pocket size, $1.OO.
India paper edition, Sl.5O.
PELoUBET'S SELECT NOTES FOR
1918. by Rev. F. n. Peloubet. D. D..
and Amos r. Wells. Lift. D., Ii. D.
A THEOLOGY FOR THE SOCIAL Cos
PEI, by Walter Rauschen busch.
Practical and inspiring, covering
ground not previously traversed by
writer's. S1.25.
THE NEW METEOROLOGICAL DIS
CONERIES, by Camden NJ. Cobern,
D. D. Their bearing upon the New
Testament and upon the life and times
of the primitive church. illustrated.
$500.
Sacopd door II straat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
O. T. Simon Organizes Chorus,

THE Washington War Chorus" has
been organized by Otto T. Simon Of the
Motel Choral Society, who will direct
the chorus. 1t will be composed en-
tireIy of male voices. The objects Of
the chorus are to awaken enthusiasm.
to assist In selling liberty bonds and
to sing for the soldiers In camp. The
first rehearsal is to take place to-
auditorium Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. George Davis 10 the
chairman Of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Women to Work in Railway Offices.

Women Will take the places of men
in many instances in the city and depot
offices of the Union Pacific railroad.
according to an announcement by the
company today. Anticipating that war
may draft heavily on the men of the
company. class for training women
in the requirements Of various Jobs
connected with clerical work and that
Of ticket selling has been opened In
Omaha II the venture proves suc-
csssful II will be tried In other citiea
on the lines of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Tonight at Jefferson School.

The residents of South Washington
and the Soueh Washington Citizens AS
sociation will hold a patriotic and COM
munity celebration In the assembly hall
of the Jefferson School building, at 9Th
and d streets southwest tonight at S
o'clock The entertainment will consist
OF addresses by prominent speakers and
a musical program.
The members OF the citizens assoeia-
ton and the residents are requested to
meet at the arsenal gate At = and p
streets southwest. to form and march
behind the Engineers Band to the Jeffer-
son School building, where concert will
be held and patriotic airs plaNed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
WIZARD WALL
BUSTERS
Clean your ceilings and
side walls perfectly.

A cotton buster chemically
treated to. make it pick up every
particle OF dust with which it
comes in contact-never scatters
it. Fitted with long handle that
makes it easy for you to reach
the highest places without the
aid of stepladder, S1.oo and sI.5O.
Use Carpet Clean for Dustless
Sweeping-You sprinkle a bit of
this composition on your carpets
and it allays all dust when sweep
ing; besides it assists greatly in
cleaning and brightens and gives
new life to the carpet and rugs.
Csc carton.
Fifth noor, center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Warm Sweaters and Cap
And Scarf Sets Are in
Every Wardrobe Nearly.

And no wonderfully are such prac-
teal. comfortable garments, and so handy
for outdoor wear.
Knitted and Brushed Wool Sweaters.
plain and contrasting colors. ,s5.75 to
S10.95.
Girls Atwood Sweaters. coat effects,
with pockets and belt. Sos to $500.
Cap and Scarf Sets, in green and
white, rose and white, blue anc white.
orange and white and all green. SOS.
Spencers to be worn under the suit
coat, with and without sleeves; all the
leading shades. SI.50 and Sis.
Fiber Silk Sweaters, in the best
shades. SS.75 to S10.95.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Value Above Everything

That's our idea at this store !;
10 give you the greatest possible
values in clothes-value in the
style, value in the fit, value in the
quality, tailoring, and in the long
wear.
And because we feel this
way, we've arranged to take
care Of you in the best ready-to-
wear clothes. They give you
more value than any other
clothes we know Of.
Considering what you get for
YOUR money, they're the lowest
priced clothes made; they're so
good we can guarantee you
complete satisfaction.
The new patterns are all
here: worsteds, tweeds, cheviots
in iridescent fabrics in all the
good colorings; it's wonderful
collection of fine weaves. You're
sure to find just the thing you're
looking for.
Satisfaction guaranteed
or your money back.
Young men should see the
Varsity Fifty Five Suits and
Varsity Six Hundred Overcoats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
At Powell School Tomorrow Night.

A rally and mass meeting in the inter
est of the liberty loan Will be held in
the auditorium of the Powell school on
Hiatt place northwest, between Irving
street and Park road and l+th and 18th
streets. at o'clock tomorrow night, I'M
der the direction Of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association. Arrange
inents have been made to use the library
rooms on the second floor for the over
How meeting, and also to use other
rooms OF the building if necessary. And
If the attendance is still larger an
other meeting will be held on the play
ground north of the building.
The United States Marine Band WIN be
on hand to play patriotic selections. John
f. Laskey, United States attorney. and
carter b. keene, director of the postal
savings. system. will make addresses,
as Well as members of the associa ton.
President Frederick J. Rice of Co.
lumbia Heights Citizens Association
viii be in charge of the meeting, and
he has appointed the following COM
mittee. who viii have charge of the
securing subscriptions for the second
liberty bonds:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
When a Woman or Young
Girl Goes Horseback
Riding

She likes to be as correctly appareled as
for any other occasion.
Our Riding Habits have all the ap-
proved features OF model, style and color.
TAN FORESTRY CLOTH.
OXFORD GRAY MFLTONS.
GRAY TWEEDS.
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS.
Coats are in straight English paddock
style or semi-Norfolk, and the Breaches
arc strongly reinforced TO give good serv-
ice They are we'll tailored and excellent
fitting
Priced from $29.5O to $45 each.
Divided Riding Skirts of khaki. $500
each.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Christmas Gifts
for the Boys in France
Must be Mailed
Not Later Than November 18th.

Wouldn't You Like to Win a
Prize for the Fruits and
Vegetables You Have
Put Up for Winter?
We believe you would, and have
made it possible through this Prize
Home Canning Exhibit we are going
to hold on November lst, I'd and Sd,
offering
16 Prizes of $1,000, $500 and $3.50
each.
There are four different classes,
and as many as three divisions in
some of the classes.
You can find out all the particu-
lars at the Food Conservation Desk,
adjoining the auditorium. Or if you
will sign your name and address be-
low and send to us we will gladly
mail entry blanks to you.
Full name. Observation-Disclosures.
ADDRESS .......-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
Committee in Charge Named.

Frederick J. Rice chairman: j. CIin-
ton Hiatt. secretary; Daniel W. Edelin,,
William B. Todd, Arthur B. Shreye.
Harley v Speelman, William NJ Con-
rad, DR.. Seneca b. Balm. Adam H Cad
dis. Harry A. L. Barker, \. Leftwich
Sinclair. Richard J. Downey. Henry c.
Cole, DR.. Robert T Holden. Judge
Charles S. Bundy, Arthur c. Houghton,
a. H. Strasburger, Max Kohner. A.
3. Carly, Aaron Johns, William H
Saunders. Arthur T. Ramsay, Frank Z.
Altemus, W. J. Bowman, George c. AL
temus. Henry Evans. c. +. Gross, f. Z.
Ramey. Robert s. stunz. Michael Dowd,
Capt Thomas Judge, J. w McGinniss,
DR.. W. W. Foster. +. W. Clements DR..
A. J. Carrico, William T. Andrews,
+. X De Puy. D. II. Manning,
E E. J. Erwin ~ e g. SANDERS CAPT = Rer r
Davis, Prof Robert L. Haycock, Louis
E. Hyatt. Prof. Stephen E. Kramer. DR.
J. w. Hollingsworth, K. d. Hopkins
1. w. Estes, W. W. Bowie. DIR. L. f.
a. Provost, Arthur May, H w Nichols
Harry A. Seay, c. T Clagett. John
Crilley. L. Berliner. Alexander II. Bell,
Herbert I. J. Browne. ". H. Callahan.
J. A. Flynn, w. A. Fitzsimmons. George
c. Gertman. b. Emmert German. jr.; NJ
J: keane. J. A. Hart, Harry NJ Hiatt,
Mark Lansburgh E. c. Norris, James
I-diispufsN , beTlldFu Leonard, 5. Y.
Lampson, DR.. Karl Langenbeck, p. ].
Nee, w. D. Barry, l. j. Silverman, l.. H.
Stabler. DR.. l.. B. Thomson, A o. Ting
ley, Judge Charles H. Underwood, Judge
H c. Black. K. Voigt, James A. Wet
more. George S. Watson. Thomas Ed
wards, jr.: l. H. Saunders, ]. o. Lewis,
S Dana Lincoln, W. s. Minnix. 7 q
Morrison. Lloyd r. Collifower, e. J.
Thompson. Capt. T. J. Donohue, H. s.
Bryant. Otto J. De Moll, A. F. Bogue, W
H. Plummer Charles Some IT V IJa,as
NJ. W. Baldwin. John Q. Gheen, Morris
Blumenfield, W. Levitan, DR.. ]. X. Jen-
nings, Maj. William S. Hodges James
y. Fitzpatrick, jr.; d. j. Weyman. Ar
thur Cowsill. DIR. B. K Leon, Fred II
Hayne. George S. Watson, George Nau
William +. Soleau, H. H. Swan i
Scribuer. DR.. f. r Noyes. Max onpeu-
heimer. Royal L. Euruham, Prof, Emorv
NJ. Wilson. George p. Parsons, Judge II
b. Moulton, Joseph Ofano j. LYNN
Yeagle, ]. Dan Blackstone, Herman
Eiseman. c. NJ. Hutchinson, c. O. Sears
Q. T. Wright and Frank T. Ferguson
Young Girls to Assist.
Four young girls wearing khaki uni
forms, Thelma Crismond, Isabelle
Stearns. Louise Belt and Lorese Lteutcb
and Arthur Murray, wearing navy
blue uniform. Will assist in the meet
ing. Miss Estelle Murray and Mrs
Frederick ]. Rice will sing a number
OF patriotic songs. During the evening
Commissioner Brownlow and the newly
appointed Commissioner w. Gwynn
Gardner, VIII make addresses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
LIBERTY LOAN MEETINGS
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
Joint Rally at Bureau of Standards
and Gatherings at Several
Schools of City.

Meetings in the interest of the liberty
loan have been planned by the citizens
associations and other organizations
for tonight and tomorrow, and there
Will be no part OF the city which VIII
not celebrate Liberty day. and in which
the campaigners for the bond sale VIII
not seek to secure subscriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23
At Bureau of Standards Tomorrow.

\ joint meeting of the Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association. the Rock
Creek Ford Citizens Association. che
Chevy Chase Citizens Association, the
Cleveland Park School and Community
Association, and the Home and school
Association of Chevy Chase is to be
held tomorrow night at o'clock at
the bureau of standards. District COM
missioner Gardiner, T. y Shepherd of
the United States Chamber Of Com
mcrce and {. II. Fullaway will deliver
addresses. \ bonfire viii be lighted at
20 O'Clock as part of the celebration.
L. +. Coiladay is chairman of the Joint
committee on the liberty loan, and J. I.
Crawford StrrtfUrg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-23


These thorough of
the regular large size dress
rG e.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27

William F. QulnIan. the father OF
Edgewater," has a host Of friends all
over Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27
Valuable War Oous,

The duties Of dogs in war are va
ried. some are trained for dispatch
hearing; others show greater apti.
tudc for patrol duty, while others
nuke excellent ambulance" dogs. BE.
sides these th"r" ar" search dogs,
watch dogs, post dogs, draft dogs, etc
The dispatch bearers keep two bod
les of soldiers IN touch with each 9th.
or. Messages mr." put IN snail pouches
that are secured carefully Ia II collar
about the dogs neck. Very frequently
these animals are compelled To make
trips under heavy shell fire They are
dogs Of bravery and daring, and there
is more Than one case on record when
they have managed To- cover the dis.
tancP necessary in spite Of freshly ne.
quirpd wounds,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27

lily lux he CITY COUNCIL, aCtluB
with the mayor, levies the taxes for
all city purposes,
School Tax-The city council and
the mayor make separate levy for
this purpose.
Library TaX--The city council and
the mayor make q separate levy for
this purpose.
Sanitary District-The tax Is levied
by the board of trustees.
South Park Systematic South
Park Commissioners levy for park
purposes In the towns OF South Chi.
cago. Hyde Park and Lake.
West Park Systematic West Chi.
cago Park commissioners levy for
park purposes in the town OF West
Chicago.
Lincoln Park--The Lincoln rark
commissioners are not corporate au'
thorities," the Lincoln Park act not
having been adopted by popular vote.
| The levy for Lincoln Park Is made by
the county treasurer. acting as ex
officio supervisor.
Ridge Park-A small park district
In Rogers Park, organized under the
law providing for local park districts
by popular vote. The hoard ~ five
commissioners levies for the district.
The North Shore Park DIstrict-Or
ganized the same as Ridge Park.
John r. Caveriy's record on the
Municipal bench 10 worthy Of al,
praise.
William F. QulnIan. the father Of
Edgewater," has a host Of friends all
over Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27
Brain Food.

The more brains II man has the
more he is in need of brain food.
though not necessarily the kind he
would take in through his mouth.
That Is, the best kind of food for the
brain is the kind we put into the
brain instead of the stomach. There
isn't much use to take food for the
brain we haven't got, anyway.-Ex-
change.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27

Daily Optimistic Thought.
Who ceases to be u friend neyer was
one
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-27

John r. Caveriy's record on the
Municipal bench is worthy Of al,
praise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03

jections to permitting bread grain and
cattle food to be exported here?'
questioned the correspondent, refer
ring thereby to the surplus products
OF Hollands own soil, that are now
divided between Germany and Britain.
1T is certainly possible to revise
present agreements with Germany and
Britain was the reply, "and indeed,
it will be one of the first duties of
the newly formed Central Export Bu-
reau to undertake such revision,
for at present We are not free to ex-
Icrt to neutral countries. The pro-
o2ticn Of exports going to Germany
cannot be reduced to any considerable
extent, for we are dependent on that
country for our coal and other neces
sites.
We're the Netherlands likely to be
Yet DIR wn into the war by the various
complications now arising, inquired
the correspondent Il do not think
there is immediate danger of that" re-
piled Mr.. Treub, but if the war lasts
another year or more then no one
can predict what will be the result
Serious economic and political diff
culties may be expected
what do you think of the peace out
look?" the interviewer asked.
"The outlook, in my opinion, is very
bad came the reply.
How would Holland regard a peacs
whereby Germany only released Bel
GUM on condition of the guarantees,
of which she speaks, as for instance,
administrative separation ?" inquired
the correspondent.
Without knowing the exact nature
of such guarantees was the answer,
1T is impossible to express an opinion.
Administrative separation might and
might not weaken Belgium 1t is con
ceivable that system might be estab-
lished, as in Switzerland which did
not reduce the nations strength. l
regard it as great interest for Hol-
land that Belgium should be restored
to absolute Independence, that she
should be an entirely neutral, free
country, not under the control Of ono
party or the other"