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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
The Results of
War in Turkey

Perhaps in no previous administra-
ton have private individuals played so
momentous part in public affairs.
Some weeks ago Senator King in
troduced q resolution calling for a
declaration of war on Turkey. He was
vigorously supported by Senator Lodge
and by a considerable section of in
fuential opinion.
But there was no declaration of wax
The President quietly said no. Sec
rotary Of State Lansing issued brief
statement explaining that such a dec
laration of war would jeopardize the
extensive relief work now being car
ried on by America in the Turkish
Empire, would endanger the lives of
Americans in Turkey and would not
affect tbs fortunes Of the Kaiser.
other demands have been dropped at a
single syllable from the Presidential
lips. War with Turkey has not been
heard about since.
From such events the average citizen
gets an impression of vast, silent power
somewhere, capable of giving to Presi-
dent Wilson the Olympian confidence
with which he squelches the sugges-
tons of distinguished statesmen. He
must be sure Of his ground to act on
momentous measures with such placid
assurance.
1t is the silent, unofficial Cabinet
which buttresscs this confidence.
Mr.. Dodge's close friendship with
the President is commonly known. He
was classmate Of Mr.. Wilson's in
Princeton. When some years later.
Mr.. Wilson, as president of the COL
lege, was seeking to break up the CLUB
system" and institute the supposedly
more democratic ".quads," it was Mr.
Dodge, almost alone of the distinguish
ed alumni and trustees, who publicly
and vigorously supported him. The cir
cumstance was the more remarkable
in that this Princeton quarrel had
every appearance of fight between the
rich families and the poor students
of Prlnceton-and Mr.. Dodge is ex-
tremely rich. Doubtless this moral
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ish affairs, not only through his SON.
in-law, but by independent investiga-
ton. He is at present treasurer Of
the American Committee for Armenian
and Syrian Relief.
DR.. Barton was for some years a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23

sistanoe of her husband in the work
of educating Turkish and Balkan young
men in the civilization of the West.
Mr.. Dodge has long been chairman of
the college board Of trustees and has
kept himself closely informed on Turk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
Three Reasons for
Peace With Turkey

1t was these three men more than
any others who convinced President
Wilson that formal war with Turkey
would be disastrous for three main
reasons: First, and negatively, that
it would not exercise any military in
huence, since it is out of the question
that an American army should be land
ed on Turkish soil now when the West
front is crying for men; second, and
very positively, that a declaration Of
war would instantly stop the relief
work among the Armenians and Syr-
ians, which has been more extensive
and practically helpful than most
Americans imagine, and would definite
ly turn these peoples over to the ulti-
mate cruelties Of the terrible Turk;
and third. If war were declared, Turkey
(Which Of course means Germany
would step in and confiscate American
missionary properties amounting to
some s2o,ooo,ooo In value. These prop
critics would Of course be returned
after a victorious peace. but the con-
tinuity Of the American work would
have been fatally interrupted. Ameri-
cans would be obliged to start again at
the bottom to build up the influence
which has made possible such = benef-
cent service.
In short, said Mr.. Dodge, DR.. Barton
and Mr.. Elkus, q war with Turkey
would be paper war. But the thou
sands of Armenian orphans dead for
lack of American aid would be ter
ribly real.
Many Americans, perhaps, do not
know in detail how universal and
urgent is the distress which American
charity is called upon to relieve. The
Committee for Armenian and Syrian
Relief gives out the following figures:
At least 100000 Armenians and
Syrians in Turkey have persisted dur
ing the past two years from massacre,
deportation, exposure, starvation and
disease.
Over 100000 are now homeless and
in dire distress; 100000 of those in
need are orphans.
Little children scarcely able to feed
themselves live absolutely alone in
deserted homes
From the Political
Point of View
Sufferers in the Lebanon district
recently were dying at the rate Of 1000
day.
Half million refugees have fed the
Turkish dominions and in their tenn
porary homes cry for help.
1t might seem that charity could no
more than nick the surface of such
misery. And it is true that America
has not been able to approach in the
Turkish Empire the relatively com
prehensive relief work of Belgium.
Still, it is wholesale and not merely
detailed job which the missionaries
have been performing in the East.
Widows and orphans have been saved
from death by exposure, not by the
scores but by the thousands. And
what is highly important from the po-
litical point of view-among the op-
pressed races of the Turkish Empire
the name Of America has come to mean
just what it meant in Belgium-unself-
ish benefcence. In the reconstruction
after the war the decision of America
will have weight among the peoples
concerned beyond that of any other
nation if
Here is an "if" on which Mr.. Dodge.
DR.. Barton and Mr.. Elkus seem to
have laid great stress in their rep
reservations to the President: If the !
continuity Of the relief work is not
interrupted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
SYRIA

Tho following missionary stations
occupied by American missionaries
were Ia Syria at tho beginning of the
wari
Abieh-Presbyterian, 3 mission
aries.
Beirut-Presbyterian, Y. M. c. A.,
Syrian Protestant College, So mis-
slonar;es.
jerusalem - Seventh-Day Adven-
list, Stearns' Church, 3 missionaries.
TripoIi-Presbyterian, IL mission
aries.
Zahleh-Presbyterian, 2 mission.
aries.
There were hospitals at Beirut and
TriPoli. There was a college at Bei-
rut. There were also Ia secondary
schools with 7,158 pupils in oil tho
schools.
ARABIA
In Arabia there were the following
missionary stations occupied by
American missionaries:
Bahrein Island-Dutch Reformed,
10 missionaries.
Basra-Dutch Reformed, z mission
aries.
Koweis-Dutch Reformed. 3 mis-
sionaries.
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r. OR many decades the ''unspeak- n

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able Turk" has been held ND to
the world as the greatest blot
on civilization, Christian leaders and
organizations have again and again
demanded that this country war upon
him and have denounced the Christian
powers for letting him live. Since the
war began he has added horribly to
his crimes. To-day We are at war with
his allies, and his forces in the field
tell against US as heavily as il he
faced US s:rees No Mans Land. Yet
we are not at war with him, Why7
Largely because very Christian
leaders who so long denounced the
Turk now oppose attacking him, and
President Wilson has listened to their
advice. In spite of the massacres of
Armenians. in spite of tho long series
Of outrages, In spite, finally, of the at
tacks on American hospitals, missions
and workers, they still declare that war
with Turkey will do no good and much
harm. They argue that VIC could not
hurt the Turk, since all our strength
must be used on the West front, and
that he would reply to our fighting
words by the massacre Of another mill
ION Christians and by tho confscation
Of properties which represent an in
vestment Of twenty-five million Amer
lean dollars.
And that is why the Rev. DR.. James
L. Barton and the Rev. DR.. W. w. Peet.
representing the American Board of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
have FASTENED to Washington.
The news of the latest Turkish out
rage--the attack by Turkish troops on
the American consulate at Tabriz.
Persia, and the footing of an American
missionary hospital in that city
brought about conference in this city
Of the leading directors of American
activities in the Turkish Empire for a
discussion of the situation and resulted
in the sending of the two representa-
tives to the White House and the State
Department
To Urge the
Policy Of Patience
Ut will be the mission of these men
to urge continuance of the policy of
patience" said the spokesman for the
confreres, because in our opinion
declaration Of war now would be the
worst thing that could happen to this
country
Or. Barton is eminently qualified to
set forth the attitude of the American
board and DR.. Peet, with an experience
OF more than a quarter of a century in
Constantnople, is the best informed
man in this country on the Turkish
ohclal mental attitude toward the
United States. While we all admit the
alarming nature Of the report of this
latest outrage we do not believe it was
committed with Ahe approval. or the
knowledge even, OF the Turkish govern
ment, but was the work Of a small de-
tachment of Turkish troops Joined and
urged on by Tartars and Kurds from
the north.
Here is what we have all along
said to President Wilson and here is
what We say to him now:
DO not consider the interests Of
the American organizations in the Turk |
ian Empire If you think that anything
can be gained for this country by a J
declaration Of war against Turkey. We
DO not condone the outrages, but we are
concerned lest step be taken which
Will make a bad situation infinitely
worse, will put stop to all Armenian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
Declaration Would Mean Destruction Of Mis-
sonaries' Work Toward Armenian Relief and
the Probable Massacre of That Whole PEOPLE


refuse to be stampeded, even by ex-
President Roosevelt. As the situation
stands to-day we are holding a whip
and threat over Turkey. We say the
whip will descend with declaration-of-
war lash If Turkey does not behave we'll
toward us and that there will be eco
nomic punishment after the war.
I'VE have reason to believe the Tur-
kish government does not want war. It
would be foolish for this country to de-
clare war on Turkey and not be able to
go through with it most effectively.
Such course would do us more harm
than good. but would be state Of
affairs fashioned for the Kaiser's bene-
At"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
War Would Help
Kaiser to Play His Game

We believe an American declaration
'. war would be playing into the hands
=. Germany. 1t would be helping the
aa'ser to play his game with the
'a'ks. We could not hurt Turkey very
much. Following = massacre--and Ger
many would sec to the atrocious feat-
ates OF the Turkish programme Of re-
.s''at'on-there would be a cry and a
us'nsnd for the transfer Of large bodies
VI troops from rne Western front in
saaee to reinforce the armies opposing
eae Turkish forces.
such weakening Of tho Allied
ssfees In the Western theatre of war
would be fatwi. such q move would be
~ answer to the Kaiser's prayer. This
.ss. We would like to impress upon the
public mind.
AL the questions Of this war. arc
70 De settled on the Western front
.sos only will the fate Of France and
os'e1um be determined by the outcome
.sefs, but also the fate Of Italy. Russia
sas Balkans, ~ we'll 4. the fate Of the
Turkey. 's''''hs
ne must win on the Western front
sAase victory for the Allies there
Means the collapse everywhere Of the
pewers opposing them.
= we advise that, In the absence
more information relative to the
saz affair." our government shoulo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-23
In Line With
Wilson's Policy

And that is the message that DR..
Barton and DR.. Peet have taken to
Washington from the New York con-
ference.
These views are supported by Presi-
dent Wilson's so-callcd unofficial board
OF advisers on Turkish questions, at
least by two or them. Who are the
men who have helped to shape his de-
cision not to declare war on Turkey
Three men, chiefly: First, Ambas-
sador Elkus, who on his return from
Turkey after the breaking of Of formal
relations was obviously one man to
consult. Next there was a clergyman
in Boston, relatively little known out
side his own circle Of activities-the
Rev. DR.. James L. Barton, secre-
tary of the American Board of Com
missioners for Foreign Missions. And
third, and perhaps most influential Of
all, New York business man whom
few have suspected of any intimate
knowledge Of near-Eastern condi-
tions. This man is Cleveland H. Dodge,
of the Phelps-Dodge Mining Company,
close friend of the President.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24

had been employed, past the loafng
places of "the gang" and past intent
little knots of watchers, who burst
into frenzy of cheers and waving
handkerchiefs as familiar and beloved
faces passed, the "Buffaloes" tramped
with swinging stride.
Not face in the solid, even ranks
was turned aside, not an eye strayed
at the enthusiastic reception that
Lenox and Seventh Avenues accorded
their own. In the past the "Buffaloes"
may have run elevators or errands,
shot craps and danced with the girls,
they were dismissed yesterday after
noon New York knew it from the Union
League Club to "Gawge's place."
The negro troops reached New York
on Friday night and were quartered in
the armory Of the 69th Regiment
whose members are now winning war
crosses on the field of battle. They
formed in front of the armory at
Twenty-sixth Street and Lexington
Avenue at 1 o'clock yesterday after
noon, and few minutes later started
the parade which is said to be the first
of such proportions in New York in
which only negro troops participated
since the Spanish War
OoloHcl AOSS was DIT tle ncaU OF
his regiment with his staff, Consisting
of Captain Frederick Bull, Captain
G: E. Appleton, Major Charles L.
Mitchell, Major NJ. Burgee- Captain F.
R. Norris and Captain John Scott.
There were fifteen companies and the
regimental sanitary corps in the col
umn.
Mayor Hylan was at the reviewing
stand. where the colors were pre-
scented, as were Brigader General Z. NJ.
Johnson. acting commandant at Camp
Upton; Brigadier General Mann, COM
handing the Department of the East,
and Brgadier General Hay, COM
mander of the negro troops ct Camp
Upton.
The negro soldiers We're dismissed
after the parade, with permission to
60 home for the night. This afternoon
and evening 1000 of the singers of
the regiment viii appear at the Man
haitian Opera House in programme of
oldtime Southern melodies and late to-
night the "Buffaloes" will return to the
cantonment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24
German Drive
Stirs Senate to
Action ON Bills
1t Passes Twelve Measures
Which Further War
Preparations

WASHINGTON, March 23.-News of
the German offensive seemed to have
had an unusual effect in moving the
Senate to action to-day. 1t was in no
mood for triling over the war. Twelve
bills, all intended to further war prep
aration, were passed in short order.
The debate disclosed great patriotic
fcrvor and a determination to press
the war with the greatest energy pos
Gible.
Members of the Military Affairs Com
mittee heard, in conference at the
War Department with the War Coun-
Gil, about the German gains and the
bombardment of Paris at an immense
range. When they returned to the Sen
ate they impressed upon their col
present moment.
Certain Senators who have not been
especially prominent in furthering the
Administrators war measures. to-day
made enthusiastic qspeeches urging
drastic action.
The Senate took up the Hardwick
amendment to the bill providing for
the registration of men who have be-
come twenty-one years of age since
June 5. This amendment would ex-
empt men who have become thirty-onc,
but have not yet been drafted.
Senators Smith, Of Georgia, and
that the nations army be doubled, and
declared it was probable the draft age
would be increased to thirty-fve or
even forty-fve years.
The upshot of the debate was that
Senator Hardwick himself was the only
man who voted for his amendment.
The bills relating to the army passed
by the Senate to-day were:
To suspend certain restrictions on
the purchase and distribution of mill
tary stores and supplies. This was
done at the recommendation of the
War Department, which reported that
building were being hampered by statu
tory restrictions.
To prevent interference with the
use of homing pigeons by the army:
To provide for two additional As
sistant Secretaries of War.
To provide for the use Of retired
army officers for instruction at camps
and universities.
To prevent desecration of the United
States flag and provide punishment
therefor.
To authorize the President to sell
war supplies, acquired or manufactured
by the United States to the Allies.
To provide communication or quarters
for officers ordered into the field. At
present officers when ordered into the
field cease to have va right to such
communication, and their families must
rent quarters.
To reorganizc and increase the nurse
corps of the Medical Department.
To provide for the restoration to
their former grades of enlisted men
discharged to accept commissions.
To provide for reimbursement of
actual expenses or fat per diem for
enlisted men Of the army travelling on
duty under competent orders.
To provide for the payment of six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24
British and French
In China Going to
Aid of Ser7enof
Especial Correspondence


SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.--It has
been definitely decided to dispatch the
British and French forces stationed at
Picking to North Manchurla to help
General Semenoff, commander Of the
Cossacks. in fighting the German Off
cered Bolshevik army and liberated
Teuton war prisoners in Siberia. &C.
cording to a cable dispatch from Toxic
to Japanese paper here.
The joining Of the British and French
soldiers with the Russian forces under
General Semenoff defines the position
of the loyal Russians. who have never
quit fighting the Central Powers.
This act of the British and French
forces in China stamps General Sc
menoff as representative of that Russia
which refuses point blank t. recognize
the Bolshevik peace of Moscow and
which is not only ready but Is actually
fighting the Central Powers.
Japan would undoubtedly join the
French and British in fighting back the
onset of a rather formidable force,
made up of Bolsheviki and Teuton war
prisoners, thoroughly we'll supplied
with arms and munitions.
The armed assistance to General Sc
menotf is timely, as the German-led
army has been successful in driving
General Semenotf from the Siberian
frontier back into the railway zone of
Manchuria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24
Denies Bulgarians
Are ON West Front

BOSTON, March 23.-Reports of the
presence Of Bulgarian troops on the
Western front find no confirmation in
recent direct advices received by the
American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions. which has schools
and mission stations in the Balkan
country. A statement issued By the
board headquarters here tonight says:
Germany has been making every
effort possible to complic&te Bulgaria
with the Allies, and its press bureau
has been active in disseminating re-
ports that Bulgarians were fighting in
Italy and on the Western front. The
sentiment of Bulgaria is decidedly
against its troops going outside Of the
country, and the only time they have
passed beyond their own borders was
when they crossed the Danube into
Bucharest"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24
Unit of British Jews
On Way to Holy Land
REGIMENTS Destination Indicates
Plan to Restore Palestine
to Hebrews

LONDON, March 23.-Announcement
that the Jewish regiment now being re-
cruited by the British army, will tlght
in Palestine is considered as visible
evidence of the determination of the
government to restore the Jews to
Palestine. News of the recruiting tor
the regiment in the United States has
caused much pleasure among the Jews
in England.
The first contingent of the Jewish
regiment has left for the East. A few
days ago these men marched through
Cairo. They were received enthusiastic
cally and many recruits gained;
A large number of men for the regl-,
ment are in training in England, and
the regiments headquarters in London
and training CAM. in West s+d ENGLAND "a
Jews and non-Jews Recently the
Jewish recruits marched through Lon
don and were given civic ,. reception zee t,,''
by the Lord Mayor and by the I mu-
nicipal authorities of Stepney, jew
iSh section
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-03-24
Lunches Will Be
Provided on Free
Trips to Upton
Frank Hardart to See That
at Least 100 Are
Well Fed

The telephone bell tangled in the
Office Of James A. l1emstreet, Of the
American Automobile Association, yes
terday afternoon Frank Hardart, of
the firm Of Horn & Harda1t, restau-
rateurs, wanted to talk to the A. A. A.
executive.
"I've been reading about this plan to
establish free motor car service be-
tween New York City and Camp Up
ton," he said. 81 want to do something
to help it along. 1t seems to me that
this scheme to help the relatives of our
boys who can't afford to pay for the
trip to camp by railroad is fine, big
thing. 1 want to help. What can l
do?"
1t did not take Mr.. Hemstreet long to
make suggestion. He said:
Eyes. There is something you can do.
Suppose you prepare some boxes of
lunch for next Sundays trip-say,
about 100 Of them. That will help"
"Ill be glad to do it. And don't
hesitate to call on me if you want more
than 100 packages. I've a brother,
Augustus Hardart, who is down at
Camp Upton. He used to be associated
with me in the business. That was be-
tore he was called to the colors. Now
he's mess sergeant at Upton. Goodby.
Call on me again if you need me-"
The receiver clicked at the other end
of the wire, and those who make the
first free run to camp next Sunday are
assured of generous lunch on the way
down.
eve expect to carry 400 persons on
the first rum" said Mr.. Hcmstreet. ~
don't think Mr.. Hardart ought to bear
the burden Of 400 appetites all alone.
Pm hoping that some other restaura-
teur or hotel man will step forward
and follow his example,"
number of the applications for
free rides which have been coming into
the offices of the American Automobile
Association, at sol Fifth Avenue, have
been incomplete, according to Mr.. Hem
street. Some Of the applicants" he
said yesterday, "havc neglected to give
US the names, regiment and company of
the soldiers they wish to visit. Others
have neglected to include their own
home addresses. Still others have writ
ten so poorly that we simply can't
make them out. We urge special care
IN making applications Those who
want to make the free trips must re-
member that their letters are the only
thing we have to go by. They should
be written plainly"