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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
WAR COSTS VS.. RESTITUTION

Apparently incalculable as is the financial loss represented
in the destruction and havoc wrought in Belgium, the author
of a newly-issued American war book proves that tie mere
money cost of repairing or paying for the material devasta-
ton in that heroic little kingdom is so small in comparison
with the daily cost of the war that Germany could better af-
ford to pay the whole sweeping sum than to continue the war
for one single week at present prices. The. statement will
naturally surprise those who have thought in the largest terms
of the destruction, but have not thought so accurately as to
the daily bill for carrying on the conflict.
For the benefit of the skeptical, the author of the book uses
the Belgian governments own careful and comprehensive fig
able to show by exact and accepted figures that four and one
half days German war cost would pay for all of them. Ac-
cording to his minute computations, Germany could pay dam
ages amounting to more than ten thousand dollars for every
square mile in Belgium out of one weeks war-costs; or she
would pay three times over for all the live stock that existed
in Belgium before the war; or she could pay the inhabitants
of the seven large towns that were wholly or partly destroy
ed the round sum of a thousand dollars each. On the basis of
careful calculations made Of the value of certain large Amer
lean industrial cities, the author declares that out of three
weeks war-costs, Germany could pay the total industrial value
Of Liege, Louvain, Journal, Courtrai and Verviers combined.
This is not to show that the spelling of the fair land of
the Belgians has been less cruel and complete than the outside
world has hitherto believed. But it does show bv startling
contrast how enormously expensive the carrying on of the
war is. And all this, be it remembered, takes account of the
cost to one nation only out of the score or more that are to a
greater or lesser extent involved-Deseret News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
MORE Hun KULTUR

According to reports from Amsterdam. German aviators re-
Gently found a group of ambulance girls, seven miles back of
the battle fronts, near La Panne, and, dropping bombs on
them. succeeded in killing over fifty of them. Tt will not do
for Prussian helots and their apologists to say that all these
killings Of women are accidental. Their aviatOrs, like their
submarine murderers who attacked the Llandovery Castle, knew
what they were aiming at. Those women near La Panne were
killed deliberately. 1t is part of the Prussian system of ter
rorism. The fools still believe that they can force their kind
of a peace on the world by practicing the most abhorrent
ruthlessness. They believe that the world will be so shocked
at their misdoings, at their high crimes, that rather than have
it go on that peace will be asked for. What fools they are to
hold to such theories. 1T is because they are by nature cow
ards themselves that they believe such motives of action pos
sible in others. They do not understand that such exhibitions
rather serve to spur decent men and women on to making the
last sacrifice necessary to put such fiends out of the world, so
that there may be an end of fiendishness.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
THE TANGLED SITUATION IN RUSSIA

Perhaps it is entirely possible for the allies nations, associ-
ated with the neutral nations also, to do for Russia by interven-
ton what in times past has been done in behalf of weak and
chaotic governments by stronger powers. For example, there
is such striking precedent as England's Intervention in Egypt
and the United States Intervention in the West Indies. In
these instances there was, of course, no problem as large as
that which pertains to Russia at the present time; but a similar
principle was involved, whether a similar treatment of it would
appear practicable.
So far as the United States is concerned, the idea of inter-
vention in the affairs of any foreign power, especially
European, is repugnant both to our governmental traditions
and to our present inclinations. In this case, so far as the
facts can be ascertained, the idea of foreign Intervention is re-
pugnant to the Russian people also. And yet, regardless OF
these scruples and preferences, it may be that no other course
is open.
Certainly there is something hopeful in the suggestion of a
program by which a league of nations, allied and neutral, could
in convention plan a satisfactory provisional governorship, Sc
Letting as governor preferably a strong and capable Russian,
and guaranteeing the people their political rights as well as the
right to pursue their natural vacations and enjoy the fruits of
their industry. This might mean armed intervention to free
them from the tyranny of their present conquerors and restore
confidence among themselves. But this exercise of force, upon
which the proposed league of nations might easily be able to
agree, would have to receive first of all the consent of the Rus
sian people. And that is exactly the principal obstacle at the
present time.
Russian objection, either through Germany's influence or
through fear that in throwing off the yoke of the car or the
kaiser the realm might be bending its neck to a new master
or combination of masters, remains strong and fixed. The
Russian people apparently are not yet convinced that the pro-
posed armed Intervention would cease, and the foreign forces
be Withdrawn, Immediately upon proof being given of the peo-
pies ability to govern themselves.
In the meantime, it becomes every day more evident that
the allied war situation in Europe is being gravely complicated
by German exploitation and domination of western Russia.
This is where the real emergency is. far more so than in ST.
IBERIA or eastern Russia where there is so much talk Of Japan
csc intervention. The Siberian situation is not vet pressing;
if it should become suddenly serious, it can be suddenly RENE
died. But in western Russia the problem is decidedly per-
picking. Only today the report is that Germany may mobilize
Russian man power and use it against the allies Oh the west
en European front. While this may be a remote contingency,
it is not at all impossible, and it is only one of many dangers
to the allied cause unless the present situation shall be i'm
prOved-EXchange.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
GREAT GRAFTON IN THIRTY WORDS

Garrulity is an unfailing sign of incapacty in generalship,
and, conversely, the power of terse, ~epigrammatic utterance is
indicative of high military talent or genius. General Foch
meets that test. His message of congratulation to General
Pershing is a model for force, clarity and pure eloquence:
A year ago brought us the American sword. Today
we have seen it strike. 1t is the certain pledge of vic
tory. By it our hearts are more closely united than
ever.
That and nothing more, but a message inspiring and all
sufficient. Only thirty words, but incomparably more effective
than an Grafton of 3O0O-Spokane Spokesman Review.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20

Price fixing, if cut too fine, will kill off small business. If
the margin of profit is great enough to give small concerns a
living chance large and well-organized ones will make large
profits. The English plan is to let everybody have a chance
to make money and then tax the profits and incomes of those
who earn large surpluses. This does not injure credit or cur
tail production. The profiteering that touches the masses is
in the retail price Of necessaries of life. It's worst form is ad-
vancing prices of goods that are in scant supply or the produc-
change.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20

a correspondent writes to inquire if Colonel Roosevelt
really asked for the command OF our expediionary forces
that was finally given to General Pershing. Most assuredly he
did not. On the contrary, fin his petition to be allowed to
serve with the army abroad Colonel Roosevelt expressly stpu-
lated that he would gladly accept service in any capacity save
that of commander of the American forces. He did not want
the place given Pershing and flatly stated so. The attempt,
therefore, to represent him as having asked to lead our troops
abroad is contemptibly false and basely mean. No one doubts
that Colonel Roosevelt would cheerfully have accepted any po-
sHion accorded him, and no one doubts either that he would
have given as good an account of himself as his four fighting
sons have given of themselves. The Roosevelt family may not
be very popular in official circles in Washington at this time,
but it's robust Americanism stands bravely out.
Is it now to become an international race for the possess
sion of Russia?
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
ITALIAN FOOD SITUATION GRAVE

The food situation in Italy continues to be very grave. The
shortage most conspicuous at present is that of meat. In or
der to cope with this shortage there has been in effect since
May Is three meatless days a week, and on Wednesday,,
Thursday and Friday of each week meat can neither be served
in public eating places nor bought for home consumption.
The price of meat rose tremendously the past spring, and beef
is now ranging from II to 80 cents per pound, with veal from
66 to 70 cents a pound.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20

We have heard from two men who have in the past Great
ed some stir in American politics. Eugene Debs has announced I
that he is too ill to run for congress, and William ]. BRYAN is
actually still making chautauqua speeches in his profiteerings
with his tongue. For heavens sake, who is it that wants in a
lime like this to hear a man who ran away from duty in the
second highest office in the country and did it because he he
ieved at that time that we should not interfere with the plans
that Germany had laid for the rape of civilization in the world?
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20
NEW AND PLEASING HISTORY

The S~panish-American war put Fitzhugh Lee and John r.
Castleman in the uniform of the American army and obIter-
ated the last tinge of sectionalism. The German-American
struggle witnesses the spectacle of the American revolution
standing by the side of George v. reviewing an American army
in England, and the blood of the kin of Engish-speaking peo-
Piles is thicker than the water which divides the British isles
and the United Sates-Louisvile Courier-Journal.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20

Without entering into any discussion as to the propriety of
fr bidding the manufacture of wine in this country, it may be
said that the advocacy of that step as a food conservation meas
IRE is an absurdity. The grapes raised for wine could hardly
he used for food and if not employed in wine making would
bc wasted. Better wasted than so used, do you say? Well,
possibly even so, but let the contention be on that basis rather
than that of food conservation.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-07-20

News item says the German troops "are drugged till they
become maniacs." That puts them right in the class with the
kaiser and his bunch.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
PLACE CREDENCE IN
SINKING OF U-BOAT

Washington. Sept. 1o.--Secretary
Daniels and other officials of the navy
department tonight are inclined to
place credence in tn reported sink
ing OF a German submarine by an oil
tanker in mid -ocean September 5.
The name of the tanker is the L. S.
S. Frank II. Buck.
The belief OF the navy officials that
the C-boat was destroyed is based on
a summary of statement made by
the captain of the Buck and telephon-
ed TO the department. The captains
official report has not yet been receiv-
ed.
The efficiency and conduct OF Chief
Gunner's Mate Joseph Steffens, Z. s.
N, and the whole gun crew under his
command Is commended by the cap
tain of the Buck-------=-
II am positive that we destroyed
her as she sank almost Immediately
after the shot struck her the cap
tain reported.
The U-boat's end is described as
having come to pass in this manner;
Before the submarine could get
out of our range our twenty eighth
shot from the after gun apparently
hit her stern The twenty ninth shot
her just forward of the coming tow
or, near and under the water-iine. The
bow Immediately shot up into the air
very suddenly. then eettled and went
down out OF sight, the stern making
10 half turn toward us and then II dis
A0Dcared."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
FREE PICNIC
FOR ITS CHILDREN

A days outing was given to over
100 colored children yesterday al the
Virginia Union university grounds. all
refreshments having been served free.
such as lunches, tee cream and soft
drinks, games were played and prizes
were awarded.
Today will be the day of all days
as Com mandant and Mrs. Grimshaw
has arranged for an outing for about
It's poor white children and mothers
at the Salvation Army's fresh air
camp. They expect to leave for the
day at about o'clock returning about
$50 in the evening. Lunches. ice
cream sandwiches, soft drinks and
fruits will be served, and games
be played and prizes awarded. Sing
ing and music will also he feature of
the day.
Commandant Grimshaw wishes 10
announce that this will be the closing
of the fresf1~air camp for this season,
and thanks all who have made /,
possible for the children and mothers
TO have such Il good time this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
NJ ADOO OPPOSES
PROPOSED SURTAX
Tells kitchin the Tax on Lib
crty Bonds Affects Pros
poets of Fourth Loan.
WANTS QUICK ACTION
Country Owes It to Millions of
Purchasers to Keep Bonds
as Near Par as
Possible.

Washington, sept. ia.---Iegis-
iatfon In exempt from surfaces "A
portion ofthe income from liberty
bonds has been recommended to
congress by Secretary McAdoo.
Immediate enactment OF the
measure in order TO stimulate the
sale of the bonds of the fourth
liberty Issue is urged, Secretary
McAdoo saying that ii materially
affects the prospects of the loan.
Secretary McAdoos letter TO Chair
man kftehin, on The ways and means
committee. recommending this legis-
iaticn was made public at the treasury
department tonight. A draft of the
desired. hill was transmitted to Mr..
kitcain. with the reasons for its inn
mediate passage, and similar copies
were sent TO Senator simmons. chair
man Of the senate finance committee.
The proposed bin provides that un-
til after the expiration Of the calendar
year ending December 81. next follow
ing the calendar year tn which the war
ends, the interest on an amount of
boads of the fourth liberty loan, the
principal of which does not exceed
$50 600. owned by any individual
partnership association or corpora
tion. shall he exempt from the sur
taxes in the revenue bill now pending
in the house; the same exemption is to
he applied in respect to the interest
on first Thirty bonds, second liberty
bonds and third liberty bonds in an
amount not exceeding $4,000 The
exemptions Will he in addition TO those
In the second liberty loan act.
In recommendation the legislation
Secretary McAdoo calls attention to
the fact that the market for liberty
bonds has been greatly depressed by
reports of the imposition OF heavy sur
taxes 10 which the interest on the
bonds will he subject He says that
he believes the country owes II to the
millions of purchasers of liberty
bonds TO see to it that measures are
taken to keep the bonds as near par
as possible
Secretary McAdoo also incorporat-
ed in the draft of the bill a number
of other matters, which he asks con-
gress to pass imm ediately so that the
status of the fourth liberty bonds may
be known.
These are.
Extending the limit on the holdings
of war savings certificates so that one
person may hold $1,000 of the issue
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
MITCHELL GOES
To F|NANC|ERS
FROM CLAY WARD
Committees Named For
Work Of Important
City Council.
CRUNDY is SEATED
Morton, White and Nun
nally Get Good Berths
In General Hand
Out of Plums.
CRUNDY is SEATED
STANDING COMMITTEES.

Streets-i Marx Gunst.
\. {. Nielsen, Joseph T.. Powers.
Or,iway Fuller; Councilmen ii. T.
Atkinson. W. ID. Butler, +, Il. Eng
llsh. j. W. Moore, W. T.. Sullivan.
I'inancc-AIderme Barton ii.
Grundy. John j. Mitchell, Wavcriy
Melton. W. W. Workman; Council
men L. q. Haddon, G. c. Jones,
Nj. X. Mills, +. III. Powell. Z. ~
Seaton.
Ordinances-Aldcr Nj TX
G,unst. Ordway Fuller, Lawrence
Paul. j. c. Nunnaiiy: Counciimcn
Thomas. r. Morton T. b. English
j. X. Grimes, j. A. Laid, t. L.
RIDDEN.
Public Buildings. Properties and
UtiIitieS-Aidcrme j. {. Nunnafiy,
W. =. White. A. {. Nielsen. Joseph
r.. Powers; Councilrnen {. l. Bat
kins. J. A. Ladd. Jer {. Powers,
j. f.. Rose. DR.. Jacob Unlauf.
Dock. River and Harhor-Ioscph
T.. Powers, A. G. Nielsen, Lawrence
Paul. Ortiway Fuller; Councilman
c. l.. Baikins, II. +. Atkinson. Jcf
c. Powers, W. Il. Sullivan. Jacob
Ufnlauf.
CiaimS-AldcrIncn n. 4. NciScn,
Lawrence Paul, j. Q. NunnaiIy,
W. :. White; CouncilIneD Thomas
Il. Morton, ", D. Butler, j. X
crimes. j. II. Jeter, j, w. Moore.
Advertising md Enterprise
W. II. ADAMS. j. e. Nunnaliy, w. ;.
White; Councilmen j. r. deter,
X. L. Peters, T.. l.. R,dcn, D. T.
Rose. Jr.
special Committee on Charter
Reyision-Ald M en- ord way
Fuller, w. W. Workman. W. III.
ADAMS; Councilmen j. f. Rose,
Jr.. Morgan II. Mills. r. l.. Peters.
Fred III. Powell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
Men Thirty-seven Years
Old Also Exempted,
Crowder Announces.
ALL MUST REGISTER
General Crowder Makes
Public Establishment
Of Groups Not
Included.

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
WANT TEN-CENT FARES
IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, Sept 1o-Ten cents for
long hauls was the fare demanded to-
day by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
company in an applica ton filed with
the public service commission The
new tariffs are based upon the legal
rights of the companies" the applica-
ton said. las expressed in the various
franchises under which the railroads
are operated" Belief was expressed
that the application was made as n
step toward securing favorable action
by the commission upon the r. II. It's
previous application for a straight
seven-cent fare. Opposition will I'M
Idoubtedly develop from members Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
BREAKFAST TABLE
TAXES PROPOSED
Longworth and Hull Tell the
House Their Jews on SoIu-
ton Of Revenue Problem.
PROHIBITION FIGURES
Ohio Man Says Dry Policy win
Cause Shortage of s. 1000
100000 in Anticipated
War Income.

Washington. sept ln.---t-onsump tien
taxas on cnGee. sugar, tea and ether
table necessities were urged upon the
house today by Representative Long
worth, q ohio. and Hull. of Tcnnes-
see hoth of " nom discussed the reve-
nue bill
MIR HUI differed from his Demo-
crat3c colleagues on the ways and
means comm ittee IN recomne nding
customs taxes on these articles of gen
etai consumption He said the impo-
sutton Of such taxes would tend to
more equitable system OF war revenue
legislation.
These taxes are honest" he said
and every dollar would go into the
treasury. They would not be seriously
felt by the public and they would be-
as little hurdensome upon the average
householder as any form of taxation
taxes may become necessary in order
to supply part Of the revenue needed
for carrying on the war"
Mr. f.ongworth endorsed the con-
sumption tax the only avenue to
which the government can turn to
make up the deficit caused by the pro-
addition of the MANUFACTURES Of beer He
gave to the. house neures showing
that If nationwide prohibition should
become efective II would mean loss
of revenue of almost 81. coo. on0. 900, He
recomm ended a duty Of seven cents a
pound on coffee. twenty-thrce cents n
pound on tea. ten per cent on rubber
twenty per cent on wool. fifteen per
cent on hides and an extra cent on
sugar.
Loss of Revenue.
In discussing the probable effect Of
national prohibition, MIR. Loncworth
said
NO matter what our opinions may
be as to the wisdom and Justice of
the case; let us not deceive ourselves
nor the country as to the revenue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
BARUCH STICKS
TO INVESTIGATION

Washington, Sept. 1O.-Bcrn-
ard NJ. Baruch. chairman of
the war industries board. de-
clined to yield In his plan to
appoint = committee to invcsti-
gate the cotton situation In
hts conference with senator's
from the cotton growing states
this afternoon. He did not
even give them assurance that
the price OF cotton will not he
flxed.
The conference between Mr..
Baruch and tho senators lasted
for two hours and half. 1t
was star chamber session.
with all present pledged To sill
cncc on account Of the possible
effect upon the market Sesla-
tor Ellison Smith, OF South
CAROLINA, was authorized to
make . statement for the con-
ferccs. and this statement
simply confirmed the reports
that little or no progrrss had
been made.
The next conference, ii was
stated, would be at an early
date.
Senator'S from the cotton
producing states who took part
IN the conference were not Mt
! III encouraged by the progress
they had made.