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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20

An injury to the tongue is more rap
idly repaired by nature than any other
part Of the system.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20
OF Course.

How did Blanche happen to marry
an optician?'
1T was an Optician that asked her"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20
Secretary Federa

Secretary Federal Farm Loan Bank.
Santa Fe.-J. B. McManus, warden
of the p%enitentiary until recently, has
been appointed director secretary of
the federal farm loan bank at Wichi-
ia, Kan.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20
CABINET CHIEF
ROLLWEG QUITS
WAR MINISTER Won STEIN RE.
SIGNS POST IN GERMAN
CRISIS OVER REFORMS.
DR.. G. MICHELIS NAMED
NEW CHANCELLOR WAS PRUs.
SIAN UNDER SECRETARY AND
FOOD COMMISSIONERS.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, July 16.-The political tur-
mOil which has been convulsing Ger
many ever since Russia's first start
ling success on the resumption of her
offensive has eliminated for the pres
ent in the resignation Of the imperial
chancellor. DR.. Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg, but all indications serve to
show that his resignation, far from be-
ing the last act in the drama, is but
the beginning of f~ar-reaching develop
ments which are bound to affect the
fabric of the German empire and have
momentous consequences on the prog
ress of the European struggle.
DR.. George Michaelis, Prussian un-
der secretary of finance and food COM
missioner, has been appointed to sue
coed DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20

Amsterdam.-Count Michael Karol-
vi, leader of the Hungarian indepen-
dent party, speaking in the House of
deputies, says a telegram from Buda-
pest, declared: The central point Of
the present German crisis is the ques-
ton of peace. Everyone in Germany
wants peace, but it is not enough to
desire it; the nation must negotiate
for il.
Count Czernin (Austro- Hungarian
foreign MINISTRY has not confined
himself to mere words but has openly
declared that VIC are ready for peace
without annexations. One of the pre-
requisite conditions of peace is the
characterization of every country"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-20

Berne, Switzerland. An official
telegram from Berlin says that Cen
cral Won Stein, the Prussian minister
CT war, has resigned.
The Prussian wal office is in real
ity the imperial ministry of war, per-
forming the functions of that office for
the empire. Gen. o Stein recently
excited the antagonism of the Social
lists by his pan-German activities OPP
posing peace efforts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

universal. Secretary McAdoo's statement
in a speech at indianapolis, "lf by any
possible chance single loan offered by
the United States government to the
American people should fail it would be
a more fatal disaster and have worse
effect than the loss of great battle,
is reechoed in the press from coast to
coast. "The New York Times" speaking
of this point, thinks that Germany, al
ready shaken, already in dire distress, and
beginning to cast about desperately for
some way to lure the Allies into a speedy
peace, shows that she is nearing the limit
of her strength, and knows it. Subscrip-
tons to the bond issue Of $4,000, 100000 in
less than a months time in the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
THE United States Is in Splendid
l Loan Condition

That this country could, if necessary,
raise as much as seventy-four billion dol
lars on the basis Of the second loan is
interesting to "The Christian Science Mon
itor," which says:
According to the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, the resources of the United States
were never 80 ample for ourselves and so
formidable for our enemies as they are
row. He was speaking to 1000 delegates
&c the national convention Of the American
Pankers' Association, at Atlantic City, n. j.,
when he said this In his audience were
hundreds Of men familiar with the details
of American finance, and not one Of them
contradicted him when he said it, or when he
said this:
"'The combined resources OF the ma
tional and state banks Cncluding trust
companies) are now 37,00000000O. AT
the outbreak Of the Civil War, the com
bined resources of the banks were esti-
mated to be 1900 900, 900, and yet with
these limited banking resources the
Union Government raised s3,O00,000,000
by bond sales, or twice the amount OF
the banking resources Of the country.
Upon tho same basis, we should now be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
iervT oan No. "a Fresh Fire Underhe Kaiser SG00S
abb. 70 raise $4,000, 100000 through gov.

able 70 raise $4,000, 900 900 through gov.
eminent loans am not suggesting
that may be done. am only drawing
comparison.
"The comparison Is interesting in more
ways than one. In the Civil War the ma
ton was practically without gold. lts pap.,
money was az n discount. The great Vest
vas not developed. The industry Of The
South was suspended. The population had
not been saving. The financial system vas
largely in the hands Of q ring OF specu.
lators with all that, the people took up he
bonds offered by the nation, supplied he
needs OF the war, paid interest, maintained
credit steadily raised the value Of their
raper currency, and, within a dozen years,
had returned 70 specie payments and gold
basis.
Material prosperity prevails, to-day, IN
all sections OF the United States. The gov.
eminent has an immense specie reserve
Values are stable. Property Is secure
Wages are high. The savings banks rave
never. in all the past history Of the country.
been able 10 make a better showing. Tho
amount of ready money available for invest
ment is practically unlimited. The var
taxes and war loans, thus far, have not per.
ccptibly scratched the surface Of the "a.
tional resources. There is no doubt about
the success Of the new loan. The $5OCOr
1000 expected by the government Will IN
questionably be subscribed.
"But il Is important that IL shall BE- sub
scribed quickly with enthusiasm Nothing
viii more certainly destroy the illusion, in.
gering in Germany, that the United states
is not intending to throw Us full weight
into the balance in this cou.es. than me
news that, when asked FOR $1,000 100000 %
carry on the war, the people Of the United
States, without hesitation, gave S5,000.O00,-
coo, and are ready for another call, and Cor
as many others as may be necessary, until
the fgh, Is won"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
Censorship: Ready to Pounce

rec danger here. II IL not purely n question
Of the liberty of the press, but Of the funda-
mental rights Of the citizen. One of them
IS not to be punished before he is found
guilty; but under this new plan OF press
censorship, a man might be irretrievably
ruined before the courts got around to hold
ing him innocent. There is surely something
hasically wrong in this. newspaper can
not be accused of standing up for its own
selfish interest when il points out that a
blow aimed primarily at the press strikes
at the very foundations Of justice No one
defends the printing Of reasonable or law
less matter. Upon those guilty of this
offence let the law fall as heavily as you
please. But let it be the law as judicially
determined, not as the within of some admin
ietrative officer may decide. And while r
man is fighting for justice in the courts let
not his property be destroyed by official
order"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
IN the Assumption That Suppress
~ sion Is Better Than Freedom

In conclusion, "The Post" thinks the
new law is altogether wrong in that a
mistaken philosophy" underlies its enac-
ton. Thus:
ats central vice Is the notion that sup.
preston Is better than freedom. Its chief
blunder Is In thinking that agitation can be
stopped by unjust treatment Of agitators
Crime can be repressed, and should be. Open
defiance Of the law can be put down with
a hard hand But discussion, dissent, free
criticism Of officials and of policies, cannot
be stamped out IN one quarter without Great
ing them In intensified form in many other
quarters. We must still hope that the Presi-
dent will give heed to the strong appeals
made to him not TO sign the bilf"
The section in the original espionage
bill, over which the press showed marked
concern earlier in the year, provided that
whoever, in time of war, in violation Of
regulations to be prescribed by the Presi-
dent, which he is hereby authorized to
make and promulgate, shall collect, re-
cord. publish or communicate, or attempt
to elicit, any information with respect
to information calculated to be, or which
might De uSelul 10 lHt tHtlNy, sHdll br
punished by a fine of not more than sl0,-
600. or by imprisonment for not more than
ten years, or BOTH
Some comment in Congress at that time
on this clause follows:
SENATOR HOKE SMITH: We are IN
danger of losing our heads, if. indeed, any
remains.
SENATOR BORAH: The bill is uncon-
stitutional. 1t works on the assumption
that the Constitution is suspended in time
of war The bill as drawn is
in direct conflict with the first amend
mcnt TO the Constitution, which protects
the right of free speech and free press.
SENATOR JOHNSON, of California
on the bill as whole: To subject a
people TO unwritten penal statutes. rest
ing from day TO day in the bosom of
anv one man, however exalted, in nebu-
lcus and elastic language, even where no
evil intent exists, by construction OF any
one official, however high and highly re-
spected, TO make felons of our people,
is an excursion into autocracy in America
that cannot be Justified by our desire to
destroy autocracy in Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
Must Primaries Enter the Discard?

"Our country must win. Organized munich
talties must do their part, AMI II is large
part They can do so only under govern
ments OF the highest capacity, greatest
strength and energy and fearless, outspoken
loyalty"
But Mr.. Bennett, as quoted in "The New
York American" which is bitterly opposed
t. the Mayor, said in reference to Mitchel's
speech announcing an Independent candi-
dacy:
"Ah, hal Still waving the American flag to
fool the people, is he? The next thing
know l presume he will be calling me Will
helm. Well, Mitchels claims to a monopoly
Of Americanism won't work"
And Judge Hylan, the Democratic nom
inee, also thinks that Mtchels patriotism
is disingenuous, since he omitted reference
to himself as war Mayor in the advertise
ments in the Jewish papers. AS reported
in 1.-THE New York American" the judge
further said:
"Why does Mayor Mitchell proclaim himself
war Mayor to one group of our citizens and
emit all reference to war in talking to another
eroup7"
The Tribune speaks plainly;
"Al eyes are fixed on New York. Mex. 10
a pronounced defeat for the Mayor, there
could be no greater comfort TO the pro-Ger-
man, the anti-American Of whatever nativity,
the paciist who consciously or unconscious
ly is serving the Kaiser here, than for the
Mayor to be forced out of the contest"
Incidentally, it is worth while remem-
herring that we are at war" says "The
Brooklyn Eagle" There is no place in
this country in which the necessity for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

TO the national safety. The censorship OF
mails and cables would lose half its effect if
this loophole for pro-German activities
were left. :. That the Postmaster Cen
eral shall use his power justly is what the
country asks"
"The Brooklyn Eagle" also accepts the
new ruling on the assumption that the
Postmaster General will not abuse his
powers. In noting that the same Congress
that rejected the original bill passed this
one, the paper tries to explain the lack of
Opposition to the new law on the part of the
press itself, which is always jealous Of its
freedom" This explanation lies, accord
ing to "The Eagle" in the fact that the
intent Of the new measure is much clearer.
1t seeks to prevent the circulation of
reasonable literature rather than TO
hamper the printing Of legitimate news
and comment, including criticism of the
government" The strongest argument
against the new censorship rests on the
fact that the powers of Interpretation are
placed in the hands Of the Postmaster
General, which, "The Eagle" thinks, might
Re gravely abused, although we do not be-
Ieve patriotic Americans have anything to
fear"
But one newspaper, at least, has vigor-
ously challenged the wisdom Of the amend
ment, "The New York Evening Post"
Tracing the evolution Of the bill from a
desire TO check merely foreign-language
papers to an unlimited power over all
papers, "The Post" shows how then was
slipped in the clause affecting publications
IT. any language whatever-namely, TO
transport, carry, or otherwise publish or
distribute any matter which is made nom
mailable by the provisions Of the act re-
iating to espionage, approved June 10,
1917"
Section 2 Of this act, "The Post" goes
en- TO say, reads as follows:
Every letter, writing, circular, postal card,
picture. print, engraving, photograph, news
paper. pamphlet, book, or other publication,
matter, or thing, Of any kind, containing any
matter advocating or urging treason, insur-
rcction, or forcibe resistance TO any law Of
the United States, is hereby declared TO be
non-mailable.'
That provision. according to "The Post
is certainly unobjectionable in principle.
But that mischief and injustice may easily
arise in the application Of the statute is
the fear of THE Post" Ordinarily, it says,
a publication barred by the Postmaster
General may go to court to see if the
Postmaster General did not exceed his
power.
while his case Is pending he cannot use
the mails, but in other ways he may get his
publication TO his subscribers, and so, though
with difficulty and expense, keep 1t alive ana
save his property from destruction. But
under the new law he cannot do that"
Besides this, THE Post" also wonders II
this sword placed in the hand of the Post
master General" will be seldom used, as
has been suggested. 1t further writes:
ale himself promises to be merciful! But
eny one must be ignorant of the history OF
the abuses of unlimited administrative dis
cretion, especially in way time, who does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

has been accomplished In two days than
in the first two weeks of the previous war
Loan"
In New York City the first three days
were expected to show total of $780,
100000 subscribed. Moreover, from
Washington, it was early announced that
the latest issue of short-time Treasury
certificates. totalling Sl000O0,0O0' vas
Quickly oversubscribed- fact regarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
I Jearst's Paper Goes Tooth and
l l Nail After Mitchell

"The New York American" openly at
tacks the Mayor on his record, and thus
sums up its view of the case against hint
"His failure 10 live up 70 the pledges upon
which he was originally elected. his failure
TO guard the city's treasury from the foray'
Of friends taking advantage Of his weakne"
for social recognition; his attempts 70 give
away 70 privilege seeking corporations sIii'
greater wealth in public property, his pung'
ing of the city into disastrous debt througH
dissipation of its corporate wealth; his con-
sequent loading down Of the city with eI'
cessiyely burdensome taxation; his utter d''
regard of the welfare of the children OF me
city--the children who tomorrow will be me
nations citizens-in keeping them on hsn'
time in fad-ridden schools; bis utter disrs'
gard of the growing scandals in his admins,
tration, scandals that would have snamee
Tammany or the Tweed ring"
To this "The New York Evening Post
opposes:
His action independent csnaidseyl
should be the signal for new resolve on 'n'
part of all voters who put the city ao9'.
party 10 retain the precious advantages 'H~'
good government has won here"
And THE New York Globe says 10"
"take his administration by and large
is the best we have had"
On Thursday the press carried a leps'
from ex-Judge Samuel Seabury, the lam
many candidate last year for Governor u
which he indorsed Mayor Mitchell "as
patriotic duty and because the best inte'.
ests of the city require his reelection--ySS
only as Democrat" wrote Mr.. SeaoufH
"but as an American citizen, II gives ITO
great pleasure TO support the CANDIDACY
for Mayor of New York of John Purr%
Mitchell"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

as prcsaging the entire success OF 'ne
major loan.
But more than mere oversubscription oil
the loan itself is desired by the press AS
"Thc New York World said;
at will be easier to get the money than 10
get so many subscribers The money VIII
be forthcoming in one way ana aho'her' 10
II IS mere and obtainable. IL is more I'M
rortort that there shall be an overparticps-
ton Of subscribers than a great oversup-
scription OF money. The savings of the rich
and vorv well to do are needed for the
maintenance Of the country's regular indus
,r;aI ,Iantq where they are regularly invest
cd II is the savings OF those who have
rarely saved before that can go into war
,vitbcut injury TO the economic upkeep OF the
nation"
good omen for the success of the
loan il the attitude of the banks toward
it. which is very favorable, according TO
"The Springfield Republican," which goes
on to refresh the memories Of It's readers
with the general terms of the loan, thus:
"Tbe banking community, which is solidly
modified in support of the Treasury OF the
\.
confidence. The experience gained in June
WAS invaluable and it will be felt in the
campaign now opening. In publicity features
especially much progress has been made.
Small subscriptions will be encouraged on a
vast scale Il is planned to reach people
Who did not subscribe TO the earlier issue,
particularly in the more prosperous Western
farm regions. The fact that the new bonds
will pay per cent interest, y per cent
more than the bonds sold In June, must help
greatly in popularzing the sale. II there
are periods during the campaign when the
subscriptions fall below expectations there
will be no Encouragement. The bonds must
and will be marketed and the government up
held in its prosecution of the war.
For the benefit of those who have not
given attention thus far TO the new issue, it
may be repeated that the per cent bonds
will run twenty-five years and will be free
Of all taxation imposed by the United States,
or any state, or by any local taxing author
itv, except Federal estate or inheritance
taxes, graduated additional income tax, and
war profits tax Regardless of the amount
Of bonds bought by an individual or cor
poration. the interest on the first $4,000
worth will be exempted from all taxation.
Where purchases exceed $4,000 worth, the
interest on the excess will be subject to the
Federal income surtax. The bonds may be
bought on the partial payment plan per
cent at time of subscription, IS per cent
or November 10, 80 per cent on December
"A, and 30 per cent on January IS. 1913.
The new bonds will have the conversion priv
ileCc. but. if converted at all, they must be
converted into the issue Immediately fol-
lowing them They differ somewhat in this
particular from the 3l2's marketed in June,
which may be converted into any future is
sue whatever"
XV1hat the Liberty Loan VIII
w Do to Germany
Recognition Of the value of a successful
LOO nc q bic, hlouy az Germany was almost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

//NOME months ago." comments 1.-THE
49, New Republic" in reminiscent
~ vein, "the newspaper press of the
country became hysterical at the attempt
of the Administration to organize censor
ship and predicted the undoing Of the Re
public in case the freedom of the press
was impaired During the past
week this decision has been practically
reversed without any protest from the
guardians Of free speech"
Judging from press comment so far
available. this charge is true. marked
apathy prevails in editorial sanctums con-
corning the drastic provisos contained in
\ the amendment TO the trading with the
enemy bin. There a clause, according
10 1.-THE New Republic" enables Officials
CT the administration to prevent
the circulation Of all publications which
IN their opinion are publishing seditlous
matter. A rigorous censorship of opinion
las been instituted, and it will be admin
istered not by officials particularly ap-
rointed for the purpose who operate so
far as possible under recognized rules and
who might have been instructed not to
strain their discretionary powers, but will
be operated by officials of the postal de-
Dartment. who, no matter how capable they
are in performing their regular work, have
no training or qualifications for the deli
cate Job of placing wholesome restrictions
On the freedom Of public utterances.'
THE Terms of the New Amendment,
l Under Discussion
Stated more specifically, the new act, as
it was pointed out in the Senate, gives
the Postmaster General authority and
power to withdraw from any paper in the
country second class mail privileges at his
discretion and on his own Interpretation
Of the espionage law (enacted into law
June 49,, while as soon as the second class
privileges are withdrawn it becomes un-
lawful tn distribute a publication by any
other means. Thus the publication IS
automatically put out of commission. The
law also includes what was originally con-
templated. a provision requiring foreign
language papers to print translations Of
their critical articles. Postmasters at the
places Of mailing will take charge Of signed
statements from publishers tnat the trans
lations made are true and correct. The
bill also carries provisions for censorship
over mail and cable communication with
ether countries.
\ Assuming that silence means consent on
fhe part of the press in general, one may
say that the press is taking the new law
very calmly. The Philadelphia Public
Ledger" on the principle that Diseases
desperate grown by desperate appliance
are relieved thinks that in ordinary cir
cumstances there might be serious objec-
ton TO the amendment for at unquestion-
ably gives the Postmaster General almost
despotic power. But the nature of the dis
loyal and seditious sheets that now circu-
late through express companies and news
dealers is such that suppression is essential
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

suppressing enemy influence Is so great as
here. Nor is the task of keeping the city
Clean of enemy influence easy Of fulfil
ment"
The New York Globe" sums up the four
candidates for the mayoralty by asserting
that Judge Hylan, the Democratic nom.
inee, SIS to be classified as a pussy-footer
catering to the Kaiser's vote;
that Mr.. Bennett has had the open sup
port of Hearst, and Hearst generally
knows what he wants; that Mr.. Hil.quit Is
openly a supporter Of the Kaser's pol.
ICY" and, finally, that the Mayor is the
representative of ''unhyphena.ed, uncondi-
toned Americanism."
AS TO the general effect on local politics
1.-THE Boston Herald" intimates that the
city elections of not only New York out
also Boston may hinge on America's
policy in the war;" and, further, thay
Mayor Thompson of Chicago expects u
run for the Senate on his record as Teu-
ton sympathizer.
Likewise the outside press is taking 6
keen interest in the local contest. such far
flung moulders OF public opinion as Tho
Cheyenne State Leader" The FL Paso
Times" "The Chicago Herald" 1.-THE VIII
mington News" and many others seeing the
war as a principal factor and generally sid
ing with the Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
TINE campaign for the second Lib

TIME campaign for the second Lib
erty Loan, which opened Monday
for four weeks run, was greeted
with enthusiasm and determination to
make it a thorough success, judging from
press comment. The feeling generally
was one Of buoyant confidence, perhaps as
a result cf the feeling that this loan
opened with a campaign well organized
i'm every section of the country. So, ac-
cordiug TO THE New York Times" more