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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Enemies Within
With What Scurrility the German Language
Press Treats the Idea Of Democracy



parliament more corrupt than that
Of America is difficult TO conceive.
England is likewise ruled by plutoc-
racy. and France is an empire with
out an emperor. Fernau, the friend
of the French. wrote in 1914 that
in France il was solely capital that
rcigned and that if everything were
TO go on without hitch the regent
of the Bank of France would be
President of the republic, Rothschild
would be Minister-President. The
Russian revolution shows how the
characterization of foreign politics
must be carried on"
Das IFochenbldtt, Of Chicago, is an
other German paper that Covers up
IL uses its editorial columns to quote
as follows from the Berliner Rund
8chou:
"'From the first few months OF
the war We have always said (in so
far as that was permittedl that un-
der the Wilson regime VIC should
have TO reckon with the United
States as our enemy, and that the
war would not end until America had
openly mixed in :he struggle on the
side of England Wilson would have
preferred to be peace mediator or a
Judge in "A court CT arbitration at
the future peace conference, without
risking the blood OF his country and
without a war; but. as Professor
Eliot said at the time, he was pre-
pared TO ally himself 20 the Entente
Powers as soon as these would be
j. k> in, 8
the war was the firm establishment
of the Anglo Amerlcan power over the
world. and closely connected there
with in purpose was the destruction
of Old Europe. mat tnere
is a secret treaty between England
and the United States, providing for
the United States TO Aelp against
Germany and England against Japan,
is not definitely known, but Is OF
great certainty
Der Nordstern. of La Crosse, WIS
says:
The question who bsgan the war
is no longer 80 important IN TINS
stage of the consict, but, rather VINO
is continuing the war. Whoever II
WAS that began the war is law
breaker, but who continues II is
much greater one. 1t will be in vain
to search for the latter IN Germany
or Austria. Diplomacy and lying are
lust about the same thing. One only
has 10 read the speech Of our am.
bassador, Page, in the Guildhall. at
plymouth. The man has the stark
nerve 70 say that we are cleansing
The world from the deadly disease OF
,r;litarism, whereas at the very mo-
ment we are introducing that very
d;ss.ss among ourselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Ranks Of Courtesans
Enormously Recruited

Through it all Paris shows no signs
Of forsaking her vicious ways. wee IS
perhaps moro rampant here than on
the streets Of London. which is about
as strong statement as ! know now
10 make. In both places the ranks OF
the courte.ans have been enormously,
recruited by the war from several
sources.
The Belgian refugees have Furnished
a very large number, while the wives
and widows Of soldiers have supplied
still others. In regard TO the latter. 1t
seems almost a sscrilege TO make any
statement that seems 10 reflect upon
any OF these women who have been
called upon 20 make such tremendous
sacrifices for their country's cause, but
fidelity TO the truth forces ono TO rec
ogn!ze the fact that the absence and
death OF the husbands, aided and
abetted by the wine room and the pub
lie house, have caused many Of the
women to forsake the course of recti-
tude and 10 become women OF the
streets.
So serious did the question become
in London that some Official PROPOSE
ton vas actually made for the control
Of the soldiers wife during the ab.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Italians Not Calloused 2
By Modern Money Love

The world needs Italy. and will suf-
fer UNNECESSARILY unless this country
is given a chance TO exercise her tai
ents. Americans do not have very
high regard for Italians because the
United States does not receive the right
type. 1t is nevertheless a fact that
Italy is about the only nation left that
has not completely subsidized her
nobler self in the rush for gold. II is
not necessary to plead for Italy on ac-
count Of what she has been, although
that were enough to insure her stabll-
ity If gratitude were q trait in the
breasts Of nations; she has left poten-
tialities which human civilization can
not do without. And yet one can hard
ly resist the feeling that she is at the
mercy of other great powers who really
care nothing about her; at the mercy
Of those whose god is gold and whose
sole ambition is dominion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Paris, Despite Great Losses,
Tries to Retain Wonted Spirit
City, Less Dcmonsrative Than London, Dssembles Deep
Feeling for National Cause in Which 100000 Have
Fallen-Food Regulation Relaxed

| scnce OF the husband. II can hardly be
said that economic conditions force
such departure, although this nat
uraiiy enters into IL somewhat. The
government makes a small allowance
Tor the women which should be able TO
support them If they practised strict
economy and availed themselves Of the
many opportunities 70 augment il in
legitimate ways.
AS ! see It, the greatest menace which
faces the American troops as they come
TO Europe is this aspect of vice and its
ally, the drink habit.
In italy one meets with another
change Of conditions. There is a prev
alent attitude on both sides Of the At
lantic which assumes that Italy is not
really oXerting her full powers in the
war. am very much inclined to dis
count this belief. One need not eX-
pect the Italian army to win any SEN
satlonai victories or to exert n deci-
slVe conquering influence in the war
The topography OF the country wherein
she is fghting prevents this. But she
is undoubtedly holding a great army OF
the enemy from the French and Eng
lish fronts, and in this way will the
effects Of her cooperation be most
strongly felt.
As matter OF fact. although Italy
will continue to divert a great Aus.
trian army from the other fronts, the
full significance IF her entry into the
war on the side OF the Allies Is politi-
cal and not military. The fact OF pri.
mary importance for history is not
what she can do n the war; il is that
she has destroyed the Triple Alliance
With that combination gone, future pc.
litical history in Europe will take a
different course, no matter which way
the issue of the war goes. In any
event we will now have all Of Europe
against Germany and the Dual Mon
archy, and this will place against them
an influence that will be greater than
any strength they can gather from the
Balkans.
SO am Of the opinion that Ger.
| many is defeated decisively even
though complete victory does not rest
with the Allies. To prevent this it viii
be necessary for her completely "a
crush her enemies-a consummation
which is now by no means open to her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Seventies Food Kick
Brings Investigation
War Department Orders Inquiry
Into Shortage of Camp
Wadsworth

CAMP WADSWORTH, S. c.. Sept. %.
Officers at Camp Wadsworth failed
to give serious attention to complaints
of the men Of the 7th Regiment
regarding the food served them when
they reached Spartanburg, so they
were surprised when news came to-day
that the War Department would in
vestigate charges Of food shortage
in the 7th. No official word has been
received on this matter, it was said.
The members Of the 7th, it ap-
pears. had more than the usual basis
for their gloomy letters home about
the hardships they were undergoing at
mealtime. For. 1t was stated officially
at the camp, for a day or two after
reaching here from New York the men
did not get the customary variety o.
food. because OF a miXup in requisi-
tions. Since their first impact the men
OF the 7th have appeared satisfied,
and have adapted themselves 10 the
army food. None Of them complain
now, il is said. For this reason, II IL
not expected that anything will re-
suit from the investigation, II IL Is
held.
The martial atmosphere Of the New
York mayoralty campaign has blown
into the camp. as the New York City
men here are being registered for the
forthcoming municipal election, in &C
cordance with the laws of that state.
Mayor Mitchell may visit the camp be-
fore Election Day.
Orders given to-day for flooring all
the tents in camp were taken by the
men as a hint that the 9th Division
will remain here for some time. A
cool breeze, resulting from rain last
night. brought relief to the men, who
got taste Of Southern dust and heat
last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
By Ralph Block

Leo GARLIC is "A man of vision. MI
GARLIC has will as we'll. because with
all tradition ranged against him and
with the insidious temptation OF farce
and opera boufe lighting the wrong
way, he pursued his vision persistent
ly at the Morosco Theatre last night
and came out at the end OF three acts
leading it captive after him. what
Mr. Garlic did was that somewhat
astonishing thing in the theatre to-
day-he created a human being. The
responsibility may not be entirely ms
own: il is not unlikely that Frederic
and Fanny Hatton. who wrote LON
bardi, Ltd" may 5ear share In II.
But without the aid Of Mr.. Garlic
their hope might have gone glimmer-
ing and lombard, Ltd" would have
remained the usual Hatton farce,
varied only by slower tempo, ana
the key of comedy, casually interest
ing but fragile and thing OF mo-
ments. With him il becomes an un-
usually attractive comedy, presenting
an Italian who is not tenor. mas
short hair and IS possessed in normal
amount of all the poetry OF Southern
Europe.
lombard, Ltd" might have been
anything under the sun. An audlence
which was largely of the stage at the
special dress rehearsal last night nIgh.
have been pardoned its expectation OF
farce from the slight fabric OF story
on which lombard, Ltd" ls Duiit'
A fashionable designer Of gowns faiis
in love with a chorus girl, discovers
she is Just like all other chorus girls
arc popularity supposed 20 be, Is con-
fronted with the fact that his debts are
greater than his assets OF the poment,
is saved from failure by friend and
falls in love with his own assistant
Mr.. GARLIC IS the designer of gowns,
and his temptations are many. What
il il that saves him from being like all
other stage italian gentlemen or ar
tistic tendencies is not entirely c'ear'
but at any rate he avoids the easiest
way and presents charming and con-
vincins man, a Latin Of varying moods,
who runs the scale from light to shade,
volatile nut not unpleasantly explosive,
and unbelievably real. He does, indeed,
put an insurmountable bar between
himself and those who have graced such
parts before him BY viewing women
with respect, and he kisses only one OF
them throughout the entire three
scenes.
The atmosphere about him is not so
unusual and tends more and more 20
the manner of farce. sans the speed OF
il. The models, the mannequins, the
men-a bout-town, the chorus girls and
the women of fashion who come for
gowns are all done in slight excess
| Of caricature. confessing the unreality
of the scene, but still adding piquancy
to the doing of it. And it is not done
without ingenuity. Grace Valentine
gets n good deal Of fun out Of her part.
a young woman who engages herself as
a mannequin, expecting to run into all
the horrors which the films have dis
closed in the shop OF the costumer.
Even eXaggcration requires delicacy TO
be effective. Janet Dunbar is again
the sweetly serious young woman as
the assistant the dressmsker finally
weds And in cast of general excel
lence the well favored acting Of Marion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

THERE arc 537 German language
L newspapers published in this
country A great majority of them diff
fer less in principle and spirit than in
technique and method.
There arc few German Americans
who say YES and AMEN to every
thing Germany has done. There has
been much injustice on both sides,
but our question is, Have we, as
Americans. the right and the duty
70 this war; And a large part Of
the people, Of German and English
speech. has a unanimous NAY for an
answer. But one must whisper that,
so that no one may hear"
The foregoing quotation is from Der
Pre'bytcri0per, of Dubuque, Iowa. 1t
is one Of the German papers that from
time 20 time expresses itself unmis-
tskably on it's own respons lbillty. The
Ne1c Yorker SchzcaJiScheS WocheRbidt,
OF the other hand. is one Of those that
Covers up" by the use Of quotations.
This paper. published IN New York AZ
% and 81 Pearl Street, announces ltseif
as the official organ Of the Hohenzol-
ierns and Swabiars in America. IL Is
queer thing, indeed, that two mem
bers Of the German family OF nations
should have an official organ in TINS
country while America is at war with
Germany. The following is from ITS
editorial columns under the title, nc
Natchword Of the Day:
"The word democracy has in re
cent times been greatly misused.
While pretending TO battle for II for
the benefit of the ignorant German
people, Wilson has just lately drawn
ms sword from its sheath; and 70
her great honor England has carried
out great military policy, next to
which the much rcviled Prusslan
policy can safely blush. Under the
gulSe Of democracy France changes
her Cabinet at every corner anu
looks with suspicion upon her Fast
efn ncighhor, whose parlamentat!
customs appear less democratic 70
ner. Evidently, too. for the s"iNa-
Ton of democracy il is all right 10
let the armies of Greece starvc under
the famous Venizelos. Full OF re,
vulsion against this hypocrlucal
business, the Ne5O .dmStcrddmmer
states: Somebody must say ~
That democracy, for which tho ~,
lied powers claim 20 be fighting ano
which is the basis of their organilf-
oon in order TO set right tins grew
some butchery and justify ~, IS q
hres times damned lie. The Amer
ran democracy is clear-cut piu,
leeracy; for the American workman
nothing is ever done; and America
IKE England and France, IS lar Dc
Gaa Germany in this fespees a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Christian Science Rooms
Moved to Tribune Building

The reading rooms of the First
Church of Christ. Scientist, were
moved on Saturday to the fourteenth
floor Of the Tribune Building, at l54
Nassau Street. The new rooms have
seating capacity treble that Of the
ones vacated.
The downtown location. it is be.
lieved. will give a greater number OF
persons engaged in business, as well
as residents Of New Jersey, an oppor-
tunitv for study and meditation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
France Seems Not as
Badly of as England

had received the intelligence that
France had been "bled white" and was
practically on her knees. But this is
by no means the case from the general
social standpoint, il the impressions OF
a casual observer count for anything
Indeed. in the matter OF outside ap-
pearances she seems not nearly so hard
run as England. would say that
Paris and France generally are either
very well provided for, or else they are
exceedingly reckless with their re-
sources.
This has reference especially 10 the
food supply. For the first time since
have been in Europe had enough OF
everything TO eat when reached
France. The bread is black and con-
tsins a certain percentage OF bean flour
or other foreign matter, but II is very
plentiful and is the most wholesome |
have found anywhere in Europe. There
are no signs on the streets or in the
hotels bidding one 10 Eat Less Bread.
and sugar is set before one in album
dance. In fact. there are no restrictions
whatever in regard 70 what one may
cat, and aside from the fact that meals
are unusually high one may enjoy him
self through the qualification Of his
appetite TO his full content
Such differences as these are, Of
course, natural. France has greater
territorial area 70 draw from and the
submarine does not so sharply leopard
izc her immediate interests. This war
fare is aimed at England, and it is the
very kind Of warfare which an island
would feel most keenly and quickly.
Hence England is displaying great
wisdom i'm strictly conserving all her
resources. No one believes there is in
reality any scarcity OF food IN England.
Her measures are all precautionary
and they only evidence the fact that
the empire is resolved TO 20 the entire
length TO win the war.
While il is much quieter, ] am sure
there is a deeper patriotism in France
than in any other quarter of Europe.
One hears less talk and sees less dem
onstration, but there are signs that
the heart feels more keenly. This is
inherent in the very history Of France,
and the tremendous part she has al
ready played in this war has served to
deepen that feeling of loyalty to the
country. And this loyalty seems to
include the authorities of the country
also.
England reminds one OF America, In
that the press and people exercise their
inalienablc right to kick when govern
mental affairs do not go TO suit them.
But | have heard no such protests in
France. The people are behind the
government. and there they are re-
solved to remain.
There is an almost total absence of
young men from the streets Of Paris.
To q man they have entered the thick
Of the fray, and the nutter of crepe,
which greets the eye everywhere one
may look. is eloquent in testimony of
the devotion of these young men to the
national cause. No man knows the
number of soldiers who have fallen
under the tricolor. but il it were
known. and if its full significance could
he grasped, it would appall the world
| heard it placed unofficially at 300
600. But business goes along in its
usual channel, and the various houses
seemed to be better manned than N
England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
BY Rev. Elmer T. Clark. Lit. -.

By Rev. Elmer I. Clark. Lit. -.
"THEN one arrives in Paris after
w sojourn in London he Is I'M
mediately struck with a diner
ence in conditions that amounts almost
to a contrast.
In London the traveller is everywhere
impressed with the fact that war oil
the first magnitude is on. The traveller
is continually subjected to rigid and
annoying surveillance on the part oil
the police. and is not permitted to move
without their sanction. The Foreign
Office is very wary about accreditne
corrcspondents for the foreign press
and their routine requires a week for
its process, while the censorship IN
wolves great amount of ceremony.
In England the hotels, streets, stores
and all public places are thronged with
thousands Of soldiers OIL leave, and the
war constitutes almost the only sub
ice. Of conversation. All over the coun'
try the food supply is being carefully
conserved, and bread and sugar are al
a premium; there are multitude oil
rules and regulations concerning the
dispensing OF intoxcants, and even the
price one may pay for meal is linn
tied in most Of the restaurants.
In Paris one Immediately encounters
a difference. The police are not nearly
so rigid in their eXactions. the Foreign
Office is most liberal and courteous
and while the censorship is quite as
strict its method is far simpler. One
sees remarkably few soldiers on the
streets OF the French capital. There
are more Americans in uniform than
French, for the latter are giving dill
gent heed to the matters in hand on
the fronts.
! have not heard the war discussed
much. All business places close early
and the street lights are turned so low
as TO be practically extinguished. for
protection against hostile aircraft, n
in England. and one sees number OF
posters, signs and benevolent appeals
relative to the war. But beyond that
Paris pursues her routine way undis-
turbed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Miss Eva B. Gerhard to Wed
Count Gourgaud Wednesday

PARIS. Sept. 23.-The marriage OF
Baron Napoleon Gourgaud and Miss
Eva Buckingham Gerhard, OF New
York, will be celebrated quietly at
Nevers. on Wednesday.
Miss Gerhard is the daughter of the
late W. II. Gerhard, whose nephew,
Freddie" Gerhard, was we'll known in
club and racing circles a dozen years
ago. With her mother, Miss Gerhard
has made her home In Paris for sew
eral years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Abbott as the forewomsn Of tire shop

attracts attention.
The story does not entirely warrant
three acts, but the lines help to keep
the action from dragging, as much by
the facility with which they glide over
thin ice az by their smsrtness. Tho
settings are attractive, the FIRST In tho
designers studio and the second in his
reception room.
The comedy will have its first public
presentation tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Drama

lombard, Ltd, a comedy in thres
acts by Frederic and Fanny hat'on'
Presented by Oliver Morosco last night
at the Morosco Theatre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Plays and Players

Victor Mapes is compelled 10 find a
now theatre in which 10 continue the
performance Of "The Lassoo,' David
Belasco having made an arrangement
last spring for the possession of the
Lyceum Theatre from October for the
production of "The Tiger Rose"
ooh. Bow" the Bolton-W dollhouse
Kern musical comedy, now in its second
season. celebrates the 250th perform
ence OF its run tonight at the Princess
Theatre.
Laurette Taylor begins her second
consecutive New York season at the
Liberty Theatre tonight, when she will
resume her imper.onation Of the little
.Cockney girl in j. Hartley Manners's
"Out There
John Mason has been engaged to play
orc Of the principal roles in "On With
the Dance" Michael Morton's new play,
which A. II. Woods will produce next
month. The play is now in rehearsal.
Yesterday. while the rest Of the big
Uippodrome organization was enjoying
a day OF rest. the animal contingent OF
the big playhouse, the elephants
camels and white horses, crossed over
20 Fort Lee to take part in a motion
picture.
klaw & Granger are especially arN-
ious that patrons Of the New Amster-
dam Theatre shall be. ir their seats by
SIS during the run'of The Riviera
Girl" The opening scene IS SAID TO
have an important bearing on the sense
Of the performances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

A NEW CONTRIB

Have | myself nor skill nor grace
To fill the Monday morning space? y
And is my lyricising worse
Than otner bits of Monday verse?
You needn't answer. What po1i think
Can't put ny offerings in the zinc.
F.P.A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

At the Academy William Fsrnum
will be seen all the week in "Ihe Con-
queror.'
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-09-19
REDFIELD ENDORSES
SMOKE FUND PLAN

Secretary of Commerce Redfeld
has added his Endorsement to the
smoke fund plan for providing tobac-
co for the boys in the trenches. He
said:
'I am sure the American people
will be glad to add to the personal
comforts of our boys who are fight
ing their battle. It is our fight, you
know-the cause of every one of US.
Let the boys have their smokes and
have them generously. Let them feel
that we are all behind them, and we
think and care for them. So shall we
add at once to their comfort and their
fighting power"
Public men everywhere are sup.
porting the idea of tobacco funds for
the soldiers. A big patriotic move
ment is sweeping the country and we
are glad that this paper was among
the first to take up this work.
Your part is very simple. You
know about our fund. You know that
the smallest contribution is not vast
ed-every penny helps buy tobacco
and cigarettes for our boys in France.
So send along your money and get
your friends to send their money.
This great work has just begun and
we are out for a record. We want a
substantial evidence Of the patriotism
of our citizens.
The kits that the Star is sending
contain brands that are familiar to
the soldiers. Here is a list of them
so you can see for yourself what a
large amount of comfort 25c. will
buy:
A package of Tuxedo tobacco and
four books of cigarette papers.
Three pouches of Bull Durham to-
bacco and three books of papers.
Two packages of Lucky Strike Gig
arettes, twenty cigarettes in each
package.
A return postal card addressed to
the contributor on which the soldier
will pen his appreciation and graft
tude for the gift.