The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-07-05

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OF much of the unrest. Both nations
may DC forced into the vanks of the
'ileS by shortage OF food, for the
countries that are EARRING against
Germany Intend to look after their
own food needs first, regardless Of the
walls OF the countries that have pro
lcrred to remain neutral. Norway
also Is now cXasperatcd almost to the
point of warfare by the deliberate de-
Structton OF her merchant marine by
the Germans. About onc-third of her
tonnage already has been sunk by sub
marines, and few days ago came The
exposure of German plot to destroy
Norwegian steamships by explosives in
the form of Jumps OF coal taken into
the country by courier of the Ger
man foreign office. Should Norway
join the allies, her const would be
hlighty convenient for naval bases for
the British and American wurships,
brnZil arrived nt the definite pnrtina
or the ways with Germany and for
mnlly revoked it's decree of neutrality
III inc war between the entente allies
ana the central powers, as it had prcvi.
ously so far as the United States ,s
concerned. Whether 1t will enter into
actual h0stilities was not announced
If 1T does, It's navy will be OF consId.
cradle help.
Europe provided several instances
TO prove thnt IT Is we'll sometimes to
strain the quality OF mercy. In Cork
ana other Irish cities the Sim Iroln
rebels. who had been uncondtionnlly
! pardonod and released, again raised
their flag Of rebellion and staged riot
Gus demonstrations that were Uuellcd
with difficulty by the police and mill
larE forces. In numerous districts Of
Russia the convicts who were set free
ut the time of the revolution, commit
tea murders and other Outragcs and
seized property, defying such nuthorl-
Ties as now exist there Anarchists
who have returned to Russia from ex
lie In other lands are especially vi.
clous and lawlcss.
British Attack on Lens.
Despite desperate defensive fighting
by the Germans, the British last week
steadily closed in on the city of Lens
the very important coal-mining center
north or ArraS Crown Prince Run.
rechtS men before the end Of the week
had been driven back into the suburbs
where they made fortrcsscs OF the
railway embankmcnt and Stag" heaps.
Lens itself already Is Il mass OF ruins,
bnt Its possession means much because
of the coal mines.
Most of the French fighting of the
week was done In the neighborhnod OF
llurtebise on the Chcmln dcs DANES.
1heir most brilliant exploit wns the
capture of the Dragons cave, IN cnor-
nous cavern that had been made into
n formidable fortress by the Germans
The forward movement OF the Italians
was checked by the furious gunfirc Of
the Austrians on the Aslago plateau.
Great Red Cross War Fund Raised.
The great campaign to raise S1OO,.
100000 for the American Red Cross in
one week was cmlncntly successful,
more than that amount being pledged.
me oinclhl announcement that all Of
the immense sum could easily be spent
IN SIX months relieving The needs of
the allies brings the American people
to realizing sense OF the money TINT
VIII be needed when our own troops
are taking an active part in the war.
But evidently the people intend to
give, and give freely, so long as the
demand exists. TO contribute from
surplus wealth IS among the least Of
patriotic actions; to contribute when
one has no surplus, rs hundreds OF
thousands are doing, Is among the
greatest.
Newspapers and individuals with
the broader vision are striving inst
now to counteract the effects of the
hystcrin Of those who, not rcaliz,np
that conditions In America are not
what they are In France or England
are counseling all kinds Of unnoces.
sary economies. Their advice, If fol.
lowed, would lead to the ruinatlon OF
many kinds Of business and tho w,n,no
cnt OF that prosperity upon which
America and Its allies count to finance
the war. In belligerent countries ne
Europe, OF course, nearly all indus.
tries and activities are devoted TO
war needs, but we have not vet
reached that stage, though reasonable
economy and frugality must be prac.