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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
The Fascinating Game Of
l. Discovering Bulgars

What makes the Bulgarian imperialism
the more deadly is that it is invariably
covered up with the cloak of retaliation of
national unity" Wherever Bulgaria desires
territory she "discovers" Bulgars. One of
the leading Bulgarian papers has even gone
SO far as to state that "if one undertook to
search for the origin of the Rumanians and
the Greeks, one would find that 70 per cent
Of them were of Bulgar origin" ("Kam-
bana," October 81, 1916) She was trumpeted
aloud for years her claim on Macedonia on
the same ground of national unity" yet on
October 20 of last year her Minister of the
Interior sent out circular to the projects
in the occupied districts of Macedonia
which stated:
at is for the organs Of the administers
ton to purify the Macedonian provinces of
all foreign elements, in this way creating
an essentially Bulgarian atmosphere, even
at the risk of the complete depopulation Of
these countries"
Is this legitimate realization of Bulgaria's
national unity, or is it barbaric imperial
ism?
Those who have followed only specifically
the Balkan unrest of the past and have
lately heard much talk Of the necessity for
charging Serba's borders may wonder
whether in the matter of imperialism there
is much to choose between the two. But
to any fair minded student of the subject
there is all the difference in the world be-
tween Serbia's irredentsn and Bulgaria's
Imperialism Serbia, ever since she freed
the first yard Of her own soil, has been
possessed of one great desire: the release
Of all her brethren from alien domination
Through all the ups and downs of her
stormy history this aim has never been
lost sight Of, though at times it may have
seemed even to the most optimistic Serb Of
them all to be impossible to realize. Serbia
has been the rallying point for all her OPP
pressed kindred. She has suffered for her
own race; she has fought for her own race;
but since the early days Of her history,
when every people lived by Imperialism and
national existence matter of "eat or
be eaten" she has shown no desire for
wars of conquest. Even in the matter of
rescning her fellow Slavs she has not indi-
ca any wish to annex them. Federation
IN one form or another has always been
her plan; and-this is a fact which is by
no means as generally realized as i. should
be-she has evinccd broad-minded and gen
erous readiness to bear, IL need be, the
lions share of the trouble and responsibility
without by any means asking the lions
share of the reward!
Again. against Bulgaria's notorious in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

cupation of the Peninsula showed pre-
cisely the same democratic spirit that un-
dcrlies their national life to-day. Stephane
Dushan, the grand ruler who established
the medieval Serbian empire, compiled
code of laws (the celebrated Zakonik)
which for liberality was only equalizer at
that period by Magma Charta. The same diff
ferences in the character of the two peo-
pies persisted throughout the long period
of Turkish domination. While the Bugars
lay passive under rule which was always
tyrannical and often inhuman, the Serbs
were never reconciled to the loss of their
independence. The story Of the preserva-
ton of the spirit of liberty in Serbia
through five centuries Of Oriental rule is
one of the most inspiring and at the same
time one Of the most romantic things in the
story of the world. There is certainly
nothing in Bulgarian history to compare
with the perpetual efforts Of the Serbian
Haiduk chiefs for the protection of their
people. The tale Of the last hundred years
shows still the same tendencies. Serbia
won her freedom for herself, unaided-
Bulgaria waited till some one else would
take the necessary trouble for her. Ever
since the independence of both countries
has been achieved the contrast persists
The Serbian constitution approximates
more nearly to the true democratic ideal
than any other in the world, and Serbia
lives by her constitution. Theoretically,
Bulgaria, too, has constitutional govern
ment
In practice, ever since 1878, she has been
,lofp
and since his fall by Ferdinand of Coburg.
The mere fact that Ferdinand has at last
overreached himself and abdicated in panic
does not affect the fundamental character Of
the Bulgarian people. In tolerating his rule
so long they have only followed the way that
has always suited them best They may be
on the eve of change of heart, but, all
things considered, we can hardly be ex-
pected to believe in that until proofs are
forthcoming.
If we wish to insure government by the
people for the people in as large part Of
the world as it lies in our power to in
fuence, our course in the Balkans is plain:
to strengthen the hands Of those who al
ready practise the principles we ourselves
believe in, and to take away from those
who follow contrary methods all power to
enforce their views on any people outside
their own borders.
1t is not in the interest of future world
security to assign & position of any in
Ruence, in any part of the world, either to
a government which rules by autocratic
methods, or to a nation which, like the Bull
garian, readily allows itself to be so ruled.
Such nation is not only in danger Of
being cnticed by its leaders into ways Of
aggression, but 1t Is liable to be made use Of
by other autocratic powers for similar pur-
poses.
Bulgaria, moreover, has shown plainly
that while she does not care about ruling
herself, she wants to rule others, and her
imperialistc tendencies cannot be tolerated
In the world which we are fighting to build
UP on tho ashes Of the old.
u 10 Of no use for her to declare. as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

~ NV between friends ?"
" To the time honorcd po-
litcal question the equally
.;mc honored reply is, Nothing"
But to the body of a free people, whether
xritten or unwritten, the constitution is
no less important than certain vital organs
to the human organism, which function with
such mechanical PERFECTION that the indi-
yidual becomes aware of their existence
only when they become deranged and the
doctor is called in to diagnose the trouble
and alleviate the pain.
We, the American people, are conscious
Of possessing Constitution because we
have been called upon to amend it more than
dozen times. But the lawyers are our
physicians. We are prone to avoid discuss
ing the fundamental law ourselves, and we
are distinctly afraid to tinker with it, or to
apply the old-fashioned remedies of common
sense and free discussion
Just now the Senate OF the United States
has shown mild interest in it's joint re-
spcnsibility with the President in making
treaties. Democratic Senators like Mr..
Gore and Mr.. Lewis are ready to abdicate
this right, to shirk this responsibility, not so
much for themselves as for their Republi-
can colleagues, and that small minority Of
Democrats in the Senate who sometimes
manifest an inclination to think indepen-
IDENTIFY and aloud.
w'aat Is the bar to giving Mr. Wilson this
ina sovereign authority?
fhe Constitution.
What prevents Colonel House from be-
ing pro-consul for Europe as we'll as the
Presidents trusted friend?
The Constitution
The present Administration has made US
all aware that our Constitution, poor old
thing, is quite inadequate FOR our present
necessities. We have outgrown it. 1t has
been in constant use for a longer period
than any other existing great powers con-
stitution. Fortunately, the Administration
has provided US with model setting forth
its own ideals of executive power and con-
stitutional guarantees of independent, if CO.
ordinate, share in government by the legis-
latiys and judicial branches. The Admins
tration is trying it out nrst in Hayti, and
may be ready with new draft, modified to
meet slightly different conditions on the
American mainland when the opportune mo-
ment arrives.
Hayti it may be recalled, was once q
French colony. One hundred and fifteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
The Virtues of the
l Bulgarian Peasant

It is indeed not only q matter OF honor
and justice. Every practical consideration
points to the support of Serbia. The pro-
Bulgar element, however, which still con-
'rives in spite of everything to exist here
as 1t does in England, seems to have sue
eseded in spreading sort of vague query
IN the public mind as to whether, after all,
40 influential Bulgaria might not be able
% insure greater stability in the Balkans.
me pro-Bulgars point to the much adver-
s'sed virtues Of the Bulgarian peasant~-h,s
industry, his thriftiness, his keen practical
seod sense--and ask, in effect: What bet
Ter foundation can you have than this on
which to build sound political organism?
ies similar virtues in Germany, even COM
eined with others to which the Bulgars can
ay no claim, have not succeeded in pro-
eacang nation with which the rest Of the
S0Fid can live in comfort. Since the sup
p0ft given to Serbia will be more reasoned
Saa more effective IL the Entente nations
sah De convinced that she represents from
~ ssandponts the most desirable element
. the Balkans, it seems worth while to
spasider earcfu!ly--now, while there Is yet
.'ms--what might be expected from strong
: s1isaf'a, or alternatively, from a strong
VIDA, In the light Of the past record Of
eosh countries.
y Is first Of all question of democracy
's'sus sutocracy. The Bulgars, from tho
ss'''sss days of their recorded history, have
saoWn consistent readiness to submit to
suteeratic rule.
- their first appearance in tho Balkans
4 !. ~ wers Led by chiefs whose power over
.ssss people was absolute, On tho other
u re organization Of the Serbian tribes
s'A ths very commencement Of their oc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Financial System
l. is a Novelty

Nothing of similar nature to the fnan-
cial system devised for Hayti is to be found
in the laws Of the countries above named.
Nothing of the sort occurs in the Jones bill,
which provides for local government in the
American insular territories of Porto Rico
and the Philippines.
One might suspect that the pink whiskers
of the illustrous Senator from Illinois had
been caressed by the trade winds of the
Caribbean at a time when he was supposed
to be in France on reading certain Of these
"jokers."
Senator Lewis believes that the Presi-
dent of the United States should be given
an advanced o. K. on whsteyer course he
may take in arrsnging = treaty Of peace
with the Central Powers.
Under Title ~ OF Chapter s, which deals
with finance, the Senator Lewis Of Hayti
has written in financial dictatorship for
the President Of the republic. No revenues
can be fixed except by law, and no charge
can be levied against any minor political
division of the country without it's formal
consent, and no financial legislation shall
be effective more than one year.
No privileges shall be established in mat
ters Of taxation or exemptions, augmenta-
tons or dminutions, except those estab-
lished by law. But, says Article CHI,
there shall be no pension nor gratifica-
ton nor ALLEGATION charged against the pub
lie treasure except in virtue Of law pro-
posed by the Executive power"
The budget for each Secretary Of State
shall be divided in chapters and shall be
voted upon by article. The Secretary Of
State for Finance will keep account OF the
income and expenses Of the republic accord
ing to mode to be established by law and
this account shall be annually reviewed by
the legislative body which shall likewise
receive the budget for the coming year. not
less than eight days from the opening Of
the session.
The examination and liquidation of the
accounts cf the general administration and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

ability to keep faith either with her friends
or her enemies set Setbia's attitude to
friend and foe alike. One need not say
much. Every day of the last four years
has told how Serbia keeps faith. There is
no nation of whose loyalty we can be more
sure, for none has been called on to prove
it in such adverse conditions. Pashtch's
immortal reply to the Austrian peace offer,
the rejection of which meant certain ruin
for Serbia, expressed in characteristic terms
the whole spirit in which she regards the
duty of an ally: ut is better to die in
beauty than to live in shame. We fight!"
1t is possible to pin ones faith to that; but
Bulgaria can offer no parallel to which any
thing but wholesome distrust could pos
sibly be pinned by any one not counting
trouble.
Here you have the heart of the matter
from the standpoint Of its relation to the
outside world. But what about its relation
to the Balkan peoples themselves? From
which might they reasonably expect the
most benefcent exercise of influence, from
Serbia or from Bulgaria?
1t must be remembered that if the whole
: of Serba's territory is restored to her, and
the Southern Slav territories of Austria
Hungary permitted to join her, the result
ant federation will be geographically the
largest of the Balkan states Even the
Serbs alone, without the Croats and Slo-
venes, occupy a considerably larger terri
tory than the Buigars. This Southern Slav
federation will have highly advantageous
position the Adriatic, and since the old
unhappy Italian clHms on Dalmatia have
been gracefully withdrawn, it should
and undoubtedly will-have the great bene-
fit CT a close cultural friendship with Italy
with all that that implies. 1t will above
all, be homogeneous state, with no inter-
est in conquest and no desire but to be
allowed to achieve its own reconstruction
and its own material and spiritual develop
ment in peace. Bulgaria, on the other hand,
can only secure an influential position by
annexation. Under the best of circum-
stances, then. an enlarged Bulgaria would
carry within herself seeds of perpetual un-
rest, particularly since inevitably the
greater part of the annexed territory would
be Serbian and the Serbs have by no means
lost their inherited aversion to alien rule.
The fact that such an enlarged Bulgaria
volve perpetual menace of war among the
Balkan States. 1t would suffice, moreover,
to give Bulgaria only a small section of
the Morava country she is SO eager to re-
tain, to provide her with connection with
Hungary and Germany, and bring about
Turanian "bloc" which, however narrow the
connecting corridor might be, would still
provide a constant danger, not only to Ser
bia, but to the whole world, in the form of
an open door for a future "Drang mach
Osten."
This, under the best Of circum stances.
Under the conditions that would actually
obtain. the situation in the Balkans would
be even worse, with Bulgaria in any posi-
ton Of influence outside her own borders.
She has shown only too clearly her method.
with conquered peoples. The tale of massa-
ere and torture in Serbia is almost too hide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Caribbean Republic Is Destined to Continue
Under the Guidance of
America

The annual salary Of the President is
fixed st $4,000, and he must preside at
the National Palace in Port-au- Prince.
The functions of the Chief Magistrate Of
Hayti are practically those prescribed in
other constitutions Of the Latin republics,
but closer study OF the constitution re-
veals certain extraordinary powers con-
ferred in other sections which seem not to
have been modelled upon either the funde-
mental laws Of France, tho United States
or Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Smokes

IT has recently been announced that the
l. German cigar factories are to close
down at the end of the year for lack OF
raw tobacco. Some 5000 factories, which in
1916 had 100000 employees, will be closed.
Only a few manufacturers hope TO keep,
their establishments going until the 1913
crop is ready to be worked up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

she has repeatedly done since the final
victory of the Entente became certain, that
her desire is for a settlement on the basis
of President Wilson'S programme. Fer
whole conduct, not only in this war but
in the Balkan wars of 1912 and 1918, has
made it perfectly evident that whenever
possible she will pursue an annexationist
policy against any country which has the
misfortune to be her neighbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

whose ideals are as high as-if not higher
than-our own, who has shown again and
again that, as she lives by her faith, 10 she
IS prepared to die for it; Il guardian after
our own heart Of the sacred principles for'
which to-day the whole civilized world is
struggling.
Can this be said of Bulgaria? | think
not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
By kincheloe Robbins

.-- r HATS the Constitution as
~ NV between friends ?"
w To the time honorcd po-
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-12
DIR. {. H. G. WILSON
ORDERED TO CAMP.
Cape PLY stefan Will Report At
Fort Riley, Kan, July IS
He Is A Captain.

DIR. +. H. G.. Wilson, secretary of
the Cape County Medical Society and
ose gf the best known physicians in
this Fart of the state, yesterday re-
cclvad orders from the War Depart
neut 90 report for duty at Fort Riley,
Kan, July IS. He has been commits
stoned a captain in the medical corps
and expects to be sent to France dur
'ng the present summer.
nr. Wilson announced last night
that he would Immediately close his
Office in the Observation-Disclosures
bJlilding and make arrangements to
he at the army camp on the date
specified
DR.. Wilson has called a meeting of
the County Medical Society to be
held in the Commercial Club rooms
on Themis street at S O'Clock. Monday
night. He will tender his resignation
as secretary and successor will be
chosen.
DIR. Wilson is one of the best liked
physicians in this community. He is
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-12
DR.. W. K. STATLER
IS MADE CAPTAIN
Oak Ridge Physician Expects To
Soon Enter Army-Has
Fine Record

DR.. W. K. Statler of Oak Ridge,
Mo-, yesterday received his commits
sion as captain in the medical corps
Of the United States Army. He made
his application several weeks ago and
passed the physical examination.
DR.. Statler is one of the best
known physicians in Cape Girardeau
County and has an excellent record
as a practitioner. He was graduated
from Narion-Simms Medical College
now the St. Louis University, in 1901
and began the practice of medicine in
Oak Ridge Immediately thereafter.
Waile a young man, he is general
IL known over Southeast Missouri for
good work in his profession. His ac-
ceptance completes the quota Of phy-
sicians asked of Cape Girardeau
County. DR.. Statler has not been in
formed when he will be called for
service or where he will report for
duty. He is preparing his business
affairs for an early summons to re,
port.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-12
FRISCO SHOPS TO
BE TAKEN AWAY
IT IS RUMORED
Employees Have Been Asked
To Take Positions In
Other Shops.
OFFICIALS Derry THAT
SHOPS BE REMOVED
Say Transfers Are Made To
Equaiize Force On Entire
System.

4 rumor that the Frisco shops will
be removed from this city has been
current about the city several days
following the transfer of several me-
chanics who have been working at
the local shop for years. Several
employees say they have been APP
preached by the men in charge of tie
various departments of the local Of
fees of the railroad to determine
whether they were willing to leave
the city to work in other cities where
the Frisco has larger establishments.
l.. II. Conner, who is in charge of
the Frisco shops in this city, stated
last night the rumor Of the proposed
removal of the shops from this city
was totally unfounded. He admitted
that several men had been offered
work in other cities, where the Frisco
maintains repair shops but said this
was done in order to equalize the
force in the shops of the Frisco sys-
tenn.
The draft he declared had greatly
impaired the work in some of the
shops of the railroad and in order to
make up the shortage Of men, he said
some were transferred from cities
where the lack of labor was not so
much noticeable. Up to the present
time the local shops had lost three
men in the draft. New men had been
employed and are being instructed in
repair work.
A. H. Koehrer. another official of
the repair shops, said that some men
| had been asked to take Jobs in other
shops of tie Frisco, but he also de-
MED that this was an indication that
the establishment would be taken
away from the city.
The city ordinance, by which the
railroad received its franchise from
the city provides that the Frisco shall
maintain shops in this city that are
! equipped so as to do all eight" or
running" repair work and employ a
sufficient number of men and keep
enough machinery here to take care
of this work In no event shall the
Frisco build shops for heavy repair
ing with. 100 miles of the city unless
it be in the city itself.
Mayor Haas was informed of the
proposed transfer of mechanics from
the local shops to other cities yester-
day morning. He would not comment
| on the rumor growing out of these
transfers in view of the fact that he
had nothing official to corroborate the
rumor, He intimated, however, that
if arrangements were being made by
the railroad to take the shops from
! this city, he would take steps to en-
force the provisions of the railroads
contract with the city applying to the
maintenance of the shons in this city.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-12
PROBATE COURT DOCKET

Missouri, Court August Term
Monday,
Arsta, Lena Guardian Harvey Alton Watts
Black, Chas NJ, Guardian Olive Black, Minor;
Beardslee, Thomas j. Guardian F.. Minor.
}yrne now Kate SPradIings Guardian Byrnc Minors.
Brakebusch, Henry. Administrator c. Smith,
Blattner, Chas, administrator Henry feider deceased.
Davis, Benz F. Administer F. NJ. Davis, deceased
Drum, Thos. D.. Trustee Mary Dcum, cripple
Deinund Chas. T. Guardian Minnie Deimund Minor.
Daume Martin, Guardian Ida Daume Minor.
Tuesday August 49, 1918
Daumc C. r Atm rst ,a.or Herman Daumc deceased
cnkc May S tt: ,hu E,she~ pnckc Minors
Edwards, Emma, Guardian Leo A. Stewart Minors
Feucrto a. E, Hartung deceased
Cloth HEnna Administrators George Glotn, deceased
Giuckf&tz Mar. A. Guardian oueL Dale Minors
orel John A. Guardian Stephen b. Horrcll Minor
fagcr, Philip Guardian Children.
Hinton H. H. Guardian liHlemam Minors.
Hinton H. II, Guardian Gertrude Simmons. Minor
Wednesday. August II, 1915
hcidcr. Louisa Guardian Alvin Kamnsky, Minor.
itt r. A. Guardian GraccB Brown Insane
Howard, Nettic Bessie and Ben Howard Minors
Hinck Geo Executor Frederick tnck deceased
ouk J. F. ard John Davis Administrators Richard Davis 5s
Keller Marie, Administrators Fritz Keller dccca ,ed
Ltzelfener Camela w. Guardian Helen H. Lzte,ner
'inors.
Lizefelner, Harry V, Guardian Reginald Johnson Minor
looncy Albert T., Guardian Mccullough Minor
Meyer Gustav, Guardian, Erwin j. Schneider Minor
Thursday, August Is,
Norton Guy E. Guardian E.. Morton Minor
Medley, John s., Guardian Robert Moore Minor
Medley, John s, Guardian Mabel Smith, Minor. 80
Miller, Otlla, Guardian Miller Minor
Mueller, G. H. Guardian Bertha Mueller Minor =.
Miller O. o. Guardian George and Beuah Stone Minors
Meier Fred B. and Caroline H. A. Meier deceased
Miller p L., Administrator J. NJ Miller, deceased
A. a9ed
Neumeyer A. F. Administrator, Hy. Ncmcycr deceased
frlday August &c. 1918.
PoInsett A. B., Guardian klmon Minors
RGu j. A, Administrator JaeobR au Sr deceased
Summers W. A. Guardian Eua Nensted Minor
Seabaugh joseph NJ Guardian
Subblehcld Wm H., Jr, Smith
Sample John l., Guardian Sample Insane
Ihlessen Ihile Administrative deceased
iusehoH, Richard f., Guardian ] Tuechof Minor
. vanamoure Ben F. Guardian Dick c. Clppard Minor
WILSON, Mary, Administrative Henry Wilson. deceased
wilson j. Maple. Executor u G. Maple deceased
Wills Grove s., Administrator B. F. deceased
Welker, James B., Guardian Raymond Weker M;cor
VESSEL VIM H. Administrator Henry VESSEL deceased
W. C. HAYS;
Clerk Of the Probate Court,