Williston graphic., 1917-03-22
WITHOUT BLARE OF TRUMFETS
UNCLE SAM FACES PROB.
LEM OF DEFENSE
ARMY AND NAVY GROWING
AVIATION BECOMING FACTOR
AND BUSINESS FORCES OF
NATION ALL LOYAL

AND BUSINESS FORCES OF
NATION ALL LOYAL
Washington, D. c., March 20.-
Since the day when the German mil
itary machine started on its march
through Belgium, the world has re-
sounded with praise for TeutGnic efti-
cheney. The thoroughness Of the pre-
paration for war in the German EN-
Dire under Prussia's leadership was
held up as a model for other peo-
pies. This efficiency, covering all
branches of economic endeavor was
the result of years Of intense and
systematic preparation. Its one aim
was war and the wonderful economic
development which made Hamburg
and Bremen, the great free ports,
hives of industry was, while appar-
emily peaceful in its motive, ulti-
mately designed for expansion by
arms.
Yet, without blare of trumpets,
machinery which eventually will be
fully as efficient has been moving in
America. Beginning with the farms
east and west Of the Alleghenies
where food for millions, not only for
Americans, but those in other lands
has been produced, and in the cotton
fields Of the South and in the fac
tories everywhere from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, a vast industrial host
working for peaceful ends is now en-
tering upon a. period of activity.
Whether actual war 10 entered into
or not, there win be demonstration
Of American efficiency.
After all has been said, there is no
more imposing demonstration of the
unity Of . people anywhere than can
be seen in this country. Whether
it be for defense or offense, Ameri-
can farmers, machinists, engineers
and chemists can produce more useful
things than those of any other ma
ton. Great factories engaged in
peace-time occupations can be soon
adjusted to the manufacturing Of war
supplies Of every description at a
moments notice. Pessimists who
have deplored the decadence Of the
old American spirit have no place in
the economy of things at this time.
History has shown the wonderful
ability Of the American people and
there is no reason to believe that
when the emergency comes it will
be lacking.
A feature of the Inaugural Parade
in Washington was t he wonderful
showing made by both arms Of the
national service. The future Off
coes Of the Army who marched as
the West Point cadets brought cheers
from The crowds that lined Pennsyl.
vania Avenue. The sailors, however,
aroused the greatest enthusiasm.
Headed by the battalion from the
Naval Academy ut Annapolis, the
bluejackets from some Of the Navy's
ships and the lads from the training
stations caught the fancy Of the
crowds. It was wonderful display
Of young manhood, intelligent, clear
cut and bright-eyed. The young men
Of the Navy showed the value Of naval
training. There did not seem to be
a sour face in the ranks. If there
is q type of humanity developed by
naval training, it is such q type as
IL to be desired. The lads from the
naval stations showed that this train
ing, both in the school room and on
the playground, was Of the sort that
made real men.
the spirit is like that existing at Q
high class eeaeeo q cnfvsrsity. The
football mines and racing crews are
good ones and the animal spirits Of
young America are given full play.
Many = man making a success Of
life today owes his position in the
world to the training be obtained in
the United States Navy where every
opportunity is given for the develop
ment Of latent talen. From the time
when the boys don their uniform
until their terms Of enlistment have
expired, they are given considerate,
fatherly treatment by their teachers
and officers. The Navy holds open
the door for young men of this coun-
try, and If a young man is willing
to take advantage Of his opportunity
the way is open which leads to sue
cess.
A big decrease in the holdings of
apples in cold storage in the United
States and a slight decrease in the |
amount of butter available, is shown
in reports from the Office of markets |
and Rural Organizations of the De-
partment of Agriculture.
hepOfIS OH CAe COlQ. storage OF
creamery butter shows 15,452 ,532
pounds in 286 storages on March l,
1917. The total holdings reported
by 215 storages were 14,582,975 lbs
as compared with 15,032, ,769 pounds
March /, 1916, a decrease of 80 per
cent. The report shows that the
holdings decreaser 48.1 per cent dur
ing February as compared with a
decrease of 50.4 per cent during Feb
ruary last year.
When the announcement of the spe-
cial session of Congress was made,
it found many members of the
House a Representatives still in
Washington. So much work was done
by Congress in the last few weeks
Of the past session that there is
hardly Representatives. desk not