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Richmond planet., 1918-06-15

= "a r"""t~r m"yrir. If Gapirul
'i.y n~d. ~ -. - T.. .. -. ..
". h"ld Thursday nigGt. juno i. l9l>
~" Following oniccrS Hp-n elected Tor
III" "nsuin& term. also delc%ulcs, to
ia" Grand L>h&c 49, 49,, a.. -
baltimore, Nd. IN Nnnust. lglh:
Harrison Dr1ne. ENa ted Ruler.
Reuben l.. Waller, Esteemed Leading
] ni&ht; Marshall Woodson, Esteemed
Loyal Knight: John b. Harris, Es-
teemcd Lccturing Knight; Andrew !
Grown. secretary; William 4. Smith
and John West, Assistant Secretaries
Robert 5. Nelson, Treasurer; T.. j.
Smith, Esquire: Rev. j. w. Pryor,
chaplain; Roscbcrry B. Mosby, Tiler
william II. LOWS. Inner Guard; Sam
ucl X. Burke, Master OF Social Sos,
, Slons; DR.. Q. w. Moonc, Medical ES-
aminer.
District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Walter S. Cowan presided in
an able manner.
Dclogates--W. s. Cowan, J. p.
White, Carey Wheaton, Harrison
Dcanc, w. Il. Johnson. S. r.. Burke,
+. Il. Randolph, w. w. benjamin
c. (Gippy) Smith. Daniel W. Booker
and w. l.. White.
Alternatcs-R. S. Nelson, w. A.
Smith, n. S. Harris. w. T.. Pcarcc.
DR.. q. w. Moonc, Fred. Shelton, vii
liam Malloy and II. l.. Waller.
Nat. =. New served as chairman
or the Committee on Nomination
Fred. Gardner was secretary.
resolution endorsing A. J.
brown for reelection as Grand ES.
'"cm"d Leading Knight and asking
| the hearty cooperation of all sister
LODGES along this line. was offered bv
w. l.. White. which was unanimously
| adopted.
| TN" slogan is Capt. w s. Cow
an again for District Deputy Grand
| Exalted Rulcr!"
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
RoBINSOE-KER ERSEY.

Mrs. Alice II. kerscy announces
the approaching marriage OF her
daughter, Estellc Carlotta. to Dr.. An
drew Alexandria Robinson, at her
residence. 100 West Leigh street. on
Saturday, June 20, 1918. at 1000
4. NJ.
Friends invited. No cards.
Reception will follow tho marriage
at 1890 o'clock, after which Dr..
Robinson and his bride will leave
for Northern honeymoon.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
BA N Is kS-NiI\DIS

Nr. AMI Mrs. William Nundin an.
n"uncr the approaching MARRIAGE Of
lh"lr danghtcr. IcHOncad JuSlrcu to
Mr.. Eugene Lewis Banks. OF New
ork. Thul SdaN morning. June -
nj nin"- thirty o'clock at the EhcncZcr
Baptist Church.
lHr"pilon from ten to twelve at
their residence. III North Sixth
street.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
JAE NSON-tIIRISTEtN

Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter Brown an
u"unc" tn" MARRIAGE Of their sister.
E%tcllc Allhca Christian TO Mr.. Bur
rrll |" jackson, Monday, April :.
l9l%. Richmond. Virginia
At home Thursday. June 20. 1915.
-" North Fourth street, eight to
eleven p. NJ.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15

FOSTER In loving memory Of our
beloved daughter. Sallic \. Foster.
vino died one year ago. junc -.
1871:
The pain Of death Is passed,
Labor and sorrow cease.
.Nud ifr'& warfare CLOSED at last,
Her soul is found in peace.
Devoted Father. Mother ana
Children.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
Card of Thanks.

Mrs ArlothjA \. Smith desires TO
thank her nci@hhor% for their kind
remembrance. in presenting her huS-
hanl Elder Peter Il. Smith with a
Marhl" Tablet on Memorial Day. May
Gods richest blessings rest upon each
and every one OF them.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
ENANS--BI.ACI\.

Mrs. Estcllc Black announces tho
marriage OF her slaughter, Florence
r'S'clie to MIR. John II. Evans. Satur-
oaE, June :, 1918 at the residence
or Rev. w. III. Stokes.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
HELLNOlS ARRESTED AT TWO
HOTELS.

At this time Il large number OF
people had tlockcd around the hotel.
standing aghaSt. AS they attempted
to enter the hotel they were blocked
10y guards standing at the doors with
orders to allow no one III. The other
hc'lhoys escaped. but Robert Jones,
rolorcd. was arrested, and he made n
clean breast OF his connection with
the matter.
He confessed his guilt. and said
that he was willing to implicatc the
others and tell where he obtained the
WhiSkcy. Captain DcCamp now has
the addresses OF Il large number of
houses in the city which will be kept
under constant Survcillancc
Walter Coy Winston, colorcd. bell
boy at the Richmond Hotel. Was then
arrested la,cr, having sold several
pinis Of Whiskcy to soldiers.
Following is Il list OF allc"cl boot
lr@Hcr% arrested last night and now
he Il in the lIcnrico county Jail in
default OF 600 bond: Irwin Glib
hons. iron worker. OF Il2 y. Twenty
lllth street; Frank Lemon. chauffeur
Of l92 | Stuart avenue; Charlie Dix
on. chuUlfcur for the White Auto
Service Company. OF 1l0i Peasants
street: r.. u. Lowry. pla&trrrr. OF |
south Plum street, and \. Bacchcli
cmploNr" ;u the T.. Cucoli CONNECTION.
cry at 2oG y. Eighth street.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15

"nS'N'll". Va, Juno !. .- Hon. I0hn
Mitchell. Ir., President OF the Me
rhanicS SAVINGS Bank spoke here last
might at the Bethel \. NJ. T.. Church
upon ''BuSincSa" and concluded with
th" main part of his great address ON
tn" world War; \ large crowd
was out 10 hear him. People came
H"r" from many miles and some of
tho leading citizens on the Eastern
shore Grared the meeting with thcil.
presence. Rev. II. w. Cook, Of the
First Baptist Church. at Cape
Charles, Rev. DR.. r. .A. Scaton, Of
Hare Valley, Rev. ]. A. Beckett Dr..
ID. w. Palmer, Prof. G. NJ. McCune,
MI :. j. Logan and Mr.. 4. B. Ed.
WARDS were among those nrcScnt
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
'''ahh Chancellor NIitchcl1 Do,,
Hfc;u Work in Tidcv,t,r

'''''" Work in Tidcwatrr.
| "r'$in""th, Va. Jun" S. Grand
| """''I"r J"hn Mitchell. Jr arrived
,@n',,,,',i, @ >'n''r"aH evenings. II" WAS ac
t,,,,i '''',y" .H ''r, ALBERT y. Remnant.
!, 'r,| i"t,, n''u'cai Register and Or. T..
| nnnr n'"'IEo'l, Grand Master Of Exchr-
| G td,n'. WAS ,n' quest OF R"v. K.
| rolfran Eanii., '|",", ',', o' II" Mc'r"-
,.',,llS had %u"r""d"d in or.aui1fnr .,
""f' ol fal"nth". thiuy-tvo in m11n'
! ''F ana th"%" Wrro initiated ,r,,,
,"' 'lH'r& assembled at the Alrrru,,,Ii
''u i"piISt Church.
! IN, Following officer: urra -
-" r"M @ody viii nr ,al.r4. U.I' ,,.
''N'.'," 'r'" |ma'lWucI. Wuuhv In
''"''i' fa>"r. Worthy Conn
| "L'f\ I'rNiu@. " Iu-p.rtr.y.
."uH". ". Orator. Gtarr 4
'' 3, i'""l-t"r uf n,~l@- 1t..,,. T.,
Marshall. Receiver 81 Dr.,.Er.. -
't' u. N\I"s, Ec@l@trr sa <..nlr.ss.
| ,,,"'''. ' smith. senior p.r.r.,
| ' \ .Nf|'n"i"u. Ju3.inr 1D:ra.lrr....
! Marih. tCUdu,rr-z. E,tii,.
~. =. ~ ,N%"@i3ul t"hlurtrr.>. I,ffr,I
1T. 'l"rH]d E.iza H@u4. i'r5U..t",..
F""Ili" Williams. Tvr .f.,,.. "'''
IHo-" assisting in H.. :.-......
were. Mrs, Curnclf3 pr,,,. ~. ... H.
.''"i} EFaud Worth, rr..,, '..,'
,.f" Lizzie Archer. Mr., I,r,...f.f,','.
M"r23n, Coz. Archer Drew ur. ,,f,'
'"f"N, Mrs. Mary .Iru,.sr.. .,,, ~, .,.. j..
= j. l'r"r. 90
,,,,,,,
>'''' '''.
~ '.,' conclusion OF the work. Mr.
''''' "'H i'Falrrd to tn" hall to make
,, ,"' 81 men, l"irlN-~iX in numbers
'i' ""d m""n organized hy Rev. Dr
,'"'''>' ;,,'.'I;>' ne ioiiowinG officers were
,, ,,>'''''d ny Grand Chancellor Mitch
'"'
rhlIl'rs; icc-Chanccllor, Wol,cr
~, ~ hnoie; Master OF Finance, G.
W. - hroWn; Prclatr, Rev. NJ u
n'F'no''; MaStcr-at Arms. Garfield
~,n"i ~ - MASTER OF ENchcuucr. !. r
'tnN'oh. inner Guard. Reuben Pet
~ '"''f ''uard, Charles H. Jenkins
"'''H' y. - liarrcll, J. Il. Turner.
"'"t'H l." conway. The lodge will
-, N"'"h II us tyrenian Lodge. No.
~'''
MANY VISITORS.
M,
,1o.n, r:, Hi'orS present were SirS
E,,n, D"' 10 !io"aru Mayo. Il. j.
linz cbnr, - llliam /. 3ol-
~ = C,',!i '''n eaTSoh' Lewis Baker.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15

Later on il developed that Tho
Smith "hotcl" is Wcll-knoWn rs a
road resort. one OF the officers who
assisted III TN" first raid returned to
the house and found four women.
attircd in Red Cross Uniforms. wait.
ing for company. He allowed them
to go home, but first obtained their
names and addresses. Several pintS
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
REV. TYLER SPEAKS, TOO.

Rev. w. +. Tyler, OF Capcvillc. Va.
introduced the speaker. Mr.. Mitch
ell expressed his surprise at the maH.
nliiccncc OF the church cdiiicc and
his admiration for the pastor, Rev.
ID. w. Baker, who has been progress
lNr'y leading this people for four
years. He then discussed the tinan
r'ai side OF living. explaining the ne
ccssity for thrift and for engaginG
IN business. He explained how the
arteries OF trade controlled the money
markets and insisted that the true
road to competency for colorcd
people WAS in the direction of cul
t'Nating Il saving habit and then in
investing these earnings in organ.
lIatIonH Tor the promotion OF bus
mess.
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15

Captain Dctnmp Declined to make
pu0hr tn" nImh"r of men he u*rl in
the raid last ui&ht. irnrin" THAT il
would hinder inS work in the future
Vice conditions in Richmond have
become mtolrrahlc. and a large mum
ncr OF soldiers have become incnpu"i-
tH1Gu lI1~s0tTfcc Octu 500 a i.,tir nA-
ing wcok-cnd trips in Richmond.
where they have been subjected to
all the temptations Of an organiXcd
and protected underworld
Although the work OF the members
OF the provost guard at first proceed
cd in Il quiet, orderly and determined
manner, ii did not take long before
the large number OF ruSlabOuts We're
given warming, and groups could be
seen collecting on street corners
watching intcntly the progress of the
various arrests
pollcemen evidently forgot that
they had a beat to PATROL for they
stood at the corner near Murphy's
Hotel with open mouths asking what
was the meaning Of the entire affair.
When they learned that no informal
tion was Forthcoming and that the
aid OF the police was not requested
nothing else was said. However they
continued to gossip about the mean
ing ot the raid and in a short time
the streets were full OF wild rumors
about thousands of soldiers having
"hit Richmond and painting the town
rcd, arrcSting everybody in sight ="
ROAD RESORT RAIDED AND THE
OCCUPANTS ARRESTED.
While on his way to Richmond last
evening Captain DcCamp became
suspicious OF a house at stop II. on
the Petersburg Turnpike. He stopped
his automobile and ordered that tn"
place be investigated 1t was learned
that il was a boarding house run and
managed by Mrs. Fruyscr Smith wife
Of DR. FrayScr Smith, OF Richmond.
Mrs. Smith said that she was runnin"
Il legitimate boarding house and that
she had three couples staying with
her at that time.
The house was surrounded and
raidcd Three couples were found
upstairs in adjoining rooms, scantily
clad. All OF the inmates Of the
house were at one" arrested. The
names and addresses given were:
Mrs. Nickory. living at the Virginia
Apartments. t'ifth and Main streets:
Lillian Gay, living at li2n West Clay
street, and Gladys Donald, living at
l9lG Grove avenue. The mon in
company with these women gave
their names as Smith. Johnson and
Austin. liviu" 1T Rocky Mount. y. G..
At the direction OF United States
Commissioner Flr@"mhcim"r these
prisoners. together with Mrs. Smith,
were taken before Magistrate Bowen
of Chesterfield county. where war
Richmond planet., 1918-06-15
TILE EXPANSION or BUSINESS

lie then showed how this world
war was an ci0rt on the part OF the
i"aaln& nations OF the world to r&-
pand IN business and in commerce.
lie CONGRATULATED Rev. Dr. Baker
upon his clIorl to %ct the colorcd
p"op!" To organize and to control
'h"lr own finances. He explained
'hal white people would not hinder
our progress in this direction
Money was made by the white man
ana no matter how much il was used
hE colorcd people. ii would ultimatc-
~ again reach its creator. after HAY
ing d"n" service among the colOrc,i
people. Mr.. Mitcholl'S remarks made
Il profound Impression.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
STORM RACES ON
 ATLANTIC COAST
Continued From First Page). peratmes were predicted for the Ohio valley.
1O3 Vessels CoaIed.

New York, Jan. 22.-In the face of the worst ice jam in the harbor in many years, encouraging headway had been made in coaling ships during the five fuelless days ending today. A week ago, there was 213 ships tied up at docks, while early today there were only 110. Transportation officials eN- pected many of these would be bunk cred before night. Harbor men say they cannot remember a time when the ice menace here was so great. The ice foes average 200 square feet. A heavy snowstorm was falling here to- day
 No essential ship in New York harbor is being prevented from sail ing for lack of coal, according to J.. F. Parsons, coal expert detailed by the U. S. Shipping Board to supervise the bunkering of vessels here.
 This was the first word to come here indicating that the fuel situation had been relieved materially through the industrial suspension, and loosen ing Of the freight congestion.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
FRENCH CYCDIST DEAD.
Petit Breton, Succumbs to Woun
 Sustained at Front.

Paris, Jan. 22.-Petit Breton, tl French cycling champion, who ws serving m the Transport Departmen has been killed. He was driving a automobile near Troyes when it acc dentally collded with a butchers car Breton was thrown out and killed Q the spot.
 He won many of the most import ant prizes for cycling in France an among his performances abroaI earned fame in the six day cycle racd at Madison Square, New York.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22

|sl4| S slll . HlIOhs, MT. Beloin said that If. for instance, there was a. hoIa in the street Mir. Humphrey would be| out to see it was properly repaired Asked if that was not matter for{ his superintendent sto attend to. MrI Beloin said: Well, you know what sa1 worker Mr. Humphrey is'' MT. Me- Donough also favored the increase but Concilman Lenehan questioned it MT. Sullivan also wanted to familiar ize himself with the merits of Mr. Humphrey and the meeting adiourned| with MT. Beloin still fighting hard to secure the recommended salary Tho meeting adjourned until Thursday night without further action.
 Wants Reconsideration.
 Daniel J. Sullivan, a memb of the salary revision committee, spent con siderable time today investigating the salaries paid in the city departmental and the duties of the incumbents. MT sullivan stated that at the next meet ing of the committee on Thursda, night he hopes that the members vii consent to reconsider their action q last night in which they declincds tt increase the salary of the Serorn deputy city clerk from $500 to cithc SLIGO or $1,30O. ...-
 According to Mir. Sullivan's views the incumbent does not only her o5Y work, but also that of the first deputy city clerk, as well as assisting thu city clerk himself when that officia is absent or i'll.
 According to the argument set fortT by MT Sullivan the second deputs does her own work, for which ther is a salary of s9O0, and the work the first deputy, for which there is salary of $1,3 but no incumbent Thus, he states, the second deput1 is taking care of $2,200 job and re ceives only $500 for it.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
P(JlLAR
 && NVEN
HODGE AND PENR0SE
 HIT BACK AT STONE
Massachusetts Senator Serious and PennSylVanian FacetiOus

Washington Jan. 22. - Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania did not per- init to pass without reply the speech by Senator Stone of Missouri yester- -tday in the senate during which he attacked Theodore Roosevelt and claimed that the leaders of the re- publican party were aiming to over throw the democratic adn1inistra- tion and obtain control of the gov ernment.
 Replies by Senator Lodge and Senator Penrose were forthcoming almost as soon as Senator Stone had concluded his attack. Senator Lodge spoke first. saying. in part
 "L can understand that the Sena- tor from Missouri could find reason to make the speech he has. I hope that it will be as grateful as he de- sires it to be grateful in the quar- ters he seeks to make grateful. '"The record of the republicans of the congress, of the house and of the senate is record of Americanism far above partfanship. The repub - lcans have voted for every bill to convey to the president of the United States the powers he deemed to be necessary in the Waging of this war. He has received the support of the } republicans ungrudgingly, in answer to his requests for money and for the powers to raise money upon govern ment obligations.
 "So staunch has been the cooper ation of the republicans in response to every suggestion of the president and so free from partisanship has been their conduct that there are measures desired by the administra- ton which would have failed had it not been for republican.
 There have been no party votes cast since last April and there will not be any while this war lasts"
 Senator Lodge reviewed the repub- 1ican record in the present congress further and uttered a blanket denial of Senator Stones assertion that there was any politics visible or in V visible in the congress of the United States. Then he turned to the criti- cism of the weakness and inefficiency of certain of the functionaries whom President Wilson has placed in of fee.
 Did Not Select Best Democrats.
 While organizing the resources and industries and material forces o1 the nation for the war it might have been well to avail of some of the intelligence and ability of the na- uon as we'll" said Senator Lodge "AS it is, the contribution of a party representing at least one-half the people of the United States has beer confined to the giving of it's lives and it's wealth to the cause of the nation This is not in criticism of the presi- dent not going outside of his owr party in making his selections; it is that he has failed to avail himself of the best there is within his owr party.
 There Is g. twilight zone in wI1icf there are dwe1lers of tenuous politi cal aff1liation. These wanderers from one political party to another art sometimes designated the maverick of politics. They are men who sel dom have anything to recommend them, except the VariegatiOn of thei own political records. l observed these wanderers permit themselves t,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
CIaNDERS DISCOVERED HEIil

Through the efforts Of pr CE !, Crowley, the attention Of the author ties has been brought to an epidem of glanders among local horses. Ac ing on information given, Superi' tendent James Towers of the wat department has closed all drinlil troughs, until such times as the sea has abated. This is the second CD demic of the disease among loe horses within the past few years.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
BIG BASEBALL DEAL
Plank and Pratt Traded to Yankees B
 Browns For Shocler, CuIlop, Nun

St. Louis, Jan. 22.-Eddie Planl veteran pitcher. and Derrill Prat second baseman, were traded to tn New York Americans by the St. Loui Americans for five players and cash.
 The New York club gave in eX change Pitchers Shocker and Cuflop Catcher Nunamaker and Infielder1 Maisel and Gedeon. A cash considl eration--the amount of which is noI stated-also was given to the St Loui| club.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
DEATH CLAIMS OLD PITCHER

Columbus, O.. Jan. 22.-Alfred Pardee. A.. once a well known bas' ball pitcher. was killed early yestei day when he fell down stairs at h home here. His neck was broken. + was known as Napoleon" Pardee baseball fans and played with kal sas City Toledo, Wheeling, Pittsbure and Newark, x. J.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-22
Heavy Storm in Baltimore,

Baltimore, Jan. 22.-The heaviest snow fall of the winter thus far in this region set in last midnight and con- tinued steadily today, seriously inter terinS "lth movement of railroad traf- lie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10
From The Memphis Commercial Appeal

ton. "The IN. W Evening POST wrote:
"The Russian germ has plainly found
lodging in the Germany body polite"
"The Philadelphia Public Ledger" ex-
pressed il capital letters its view that
THE German people have taken note Of
the Russian revolution" "The Washing
ton STAR "The Cincinnati Times-Star"
and "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" were Of
the like opinion; but The ST. Louis Re-
public" strongly dissented, insisting that:
"The German workers desire more democ-
racy, but they certainly do not desire any
thing like the anarchy under which Russia
suffers. Bolshevik precept must be greatly
discounted in Germany by Bolshevik ex-
ample"
Only few of the editors drew distinctly
optimistic conclusions. "The Albuquerque
IN. NJ Morning journal" saw the "be-
ginning of the end" and "The Wisconsin
State Journal "the dawn of peace" while
The St Louis Post-Dispatch" concluded
that imperial ambition has overeaped all
bounds. 1t is going to wreck on the rock
of world domination in storm of demo-
cratic awakening"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10

press was at a critical moment on General
Nivele. To recall the parallel should be
sufficient
Comment in the American press at this
writing leans heavily toward hearty sup
port OF the conclusions Of the council.
Even "The Philadelphia Public LEDGER"
which sees in the councils reply great
tribute to the efforts of the BolshevilSj
at Brest-Litovsk, approves the decision:
"Allied craftsmanship, has won another
signal victory. The supreme war council at
Versailles has again disappointed the Bis
marcktaught diplomacy OF Berlin by taking
a stand which will rally behind it not only
every Allied nation but every sane section
of opinion in every Allied nation"
cit is the one and only thing to do, of
course" agrees "The Philadelphia In
quirer." "No other rejoinder was posi-
ble," is the view of "The Boston Tran
script while The New York Tribune,
impatient with statements of "war aims
exclaims:
at seems futile to bring words unto words
The statement means what it says or moth
ing. There is but one task, and that is to
defeat Germany. Through victory lies the
way to what Lansdowne calls a clean peace.
It is a perfect locution. Why bother with
definitions? The world wants clean peace
Similar views are expressed by "The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10

war until the pressure Of that effort pro-
duced change of temper in the enemy gov
ernments, justifying the hope of the con-
clusion Of peace based on the principles Of
freedom, justice ard respect for interna-
tional law. The council arrived at COM
plete unanimity Of policy on measures for
the prosecution OF the war"
Aside from this significant notice of AL
lied determination to fight on, one should
add the fact that America was not repre-
sented at the conference in political way
save by Paris embassy representative as
reporter. However, it was rumored that
a Cabinet member from Washington
might soon 60 to France for future con-
ferences similar to that just closed, and it
was further unoficially stated at Wash
ington that the declaration Of the council
regarding the Teutonic peace utterances
did not commit the American government
in any way.
That the statement of the council will
cause trouble is the hint from England.
Writing to The New York Tribune, Ar
thur S. Draper, London correspondent,
says that already British pacifsts and
some moderates are preparing campaign
which they hope will result in the over
throw of the Lloyd George government
and the elevation of Lord Lansdowne to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10
Was There Any Deep
w Political Significance?

AS to the political significance of the
movement, it's relation to revolution or
war policy, "Thc New York Times" ad-
vised rush to no rash conclusions either
way, but note the course of events without
optimism or pessimism." The Evening
Sun" was distinctly skcptical as to the po-
litical aims of the strikers, declaring:
"They show no signs of following Mr.. Will
sons suggestion and putting off their heaven
bestowed rulers. 1t may be doubted whether
they entertain any definite idea even of back
ing the Entente peace proposals."
"The Providence Journal" was decidedly
pessimistic:
"The folly of expecting an uprising of the
German people against their government is
emphasized in the latest accounts of the do
nestle situation in the empire The feeble
proposal Of a general strike hangs fire"
"The Columbus Dispatch" thought the
matter looked serious, but it is never safe
to count upon anything happening in Ger
many that will be of benefit to us in win
ming the war"