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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
THE PROPOSED BUDGET.

1t will not only be forth their while but It is the
duty to all voters to read with care the proposed
Budget Amendment to the State constitution,
which is to be voted on at the election on No
vember 5, and the provisions of which we are
publishing in another column today.
1t is proposition which will be supported by
all people who want to see the government of
the State conducted in businesslke fashion. It
is proposition which will appeal to business
men, irrespective of their politics, because it en-
bodies the soundest of business principles.
The amendment will remove a bone Of con-
tention from the legislative halls and will pre-
vent future special sessions for the purpose of
making the appropriations,-sueh as have been
necessary within recent years Il will establish a
system in the appropriations an expenditures of
public money. It proposes to furnish the egisla-
ture within ten days after assembling with 81
estimate of expenditures; and it gives the legis-
lature ample time TO see the measure through
One provision seems to us particularly iesir-
able There is a clause which denies the egisla.
ture the right to insert any new items in the bill
or increase any item in it. In other words as
Governor Cornwell has pointed out, members
from different sections cannot get together aGd
''log rolf new buildings and new positions and
appropriations into the bill which the Board Of
Public Works has made up and which it says IS
sufficient for all needs.
If the Legislature wants to make any addition
al appropriations for public buildings to create
new offices, this Budget Amendment will not pre-
clude it from doing so, but if it does it must do
it without exceeding the available revenues and
it must go further it must provide the revenue
to carry that appropriation into effect.
In other words the Legislature is precluded
from making lavish and extravagant appropria-
tons largely in excess Of the revenues of the
State then adjouTning and going home, leaving
the Governor to wrestle with the deficit.
The voters appreciation of his responsibility
as such should prompt him to read this amend
ment carefully before he goes to the polls on No
yember 5. He will want to vote on the measure,
and he will not know how to vote unless he has
thought the matter out ahead Of time
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
great work for his country.

great work for his country.
This knowledge is causing many
leading Republicans throughout tho
state to come to his support for the
Senate. There are many such in Fair
mont today who privately have ex-.
pressed their preference FOR him for
this high Office and it has been my
observation IN other parts of the state
that many big influential business
men are openingly talking in behalf Of
Mr. Watson's. candidacy. and these
men are Republicans, some of whom
have grown grey in the service of
their party. These men assign pa
triotic reasons for such support.
/ am not in full accord with Presi-
dent Wilson's administration along all
lines of his procedure. | have been
one Of many who have thought he was
rather slow ard reluctant about get
ting into the war with Germany, but l
do not find any room for criticism of
| his war policy since he has buckled
on his war armor and cast his lot on
I the size of the Allies in defense of
world democracy and freedom. His
4 last note to Germany satisfied every
true American citizen, regardless OF
their political BELIEF, and the country
is united in his support as long as
the war continues. and this cannot be
Idispiited. This was amply demon
strated when the Fourth Liberty Loan,
the largest lean ever floated by any
I government in the history OF the
world, was oversubscribed by pa
triotic citizenship. and according to
my view of the situation, if the Presi-
dent is not supported by electing to
1 the Senate men who are pledged to
lstand by the Wilson policies, Ger
many viii take il for granted that the
President has been repudiated ct the
polls, and such beiicf would tend to
fraise the morale OF the German army.
In this connection | quote what Col
onel Theodore Roosevelt said during
the Spanish-American war: Remenl-
Der Chat whether you VIII it or not,
your votes this year will be viewed
by the nations OF Europe from one
standpoint only. They will draw no
nne distinction. A refusal to sustain
the President this year viii in their
leyes be read as q refusal to sustain
our commission to secure the fruits
i of The war. Such refusal may not
Internationally bring about rupture
OF peace negotiations It will give
heart to our defeated antagonist.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
COL. WATSON

If these statements were true at
that time they are certainly many
times, more applicable to our present
war because this country is now con-
fronting an antagonist many times
more powerful and desperate.
Senator Watson in his ADDRESS to
the people of the state in part says:
Il desire to emphasize that the war
must be prosecuted to successful
conclusion regardless of cost. The
President shall have my whole hearted
support and | will stand directly with
him in all war measures. In war we
cannot have divided leadership. We
must have one supreme head to the
nation. Our President is the nation
head; upon him falls the responsibility
of success or failure
I'm my small way l shall endeavor
to the last ounce of my strength to
see that failure shall not befall the
President or the nation.
/ Il for one believe that Senator Wat
sop is patriotic enough to mean what
he says | am further convinced that
there will be few if any men in the
United States Senate who are better
fqualified to give the President the sup
port he promises"
John W. Davis, new ambassador to
England said: IF Colonel, Watson re-
1 turns to the Senate for full term, as
| hope he will, confidently expect him
to speedily assume position of pow
or and leadership"
/ Governor Cornwell says of him:
When the war is over there will
3come u period Of readjustment and of
reconstruction which will constitute
as grave a crisis as the war itself. We
! will need builders and business men
at the helm if we arctic weather that
period, readjust our industries to the
new conditions, keep labor employed,
and not have disastrous slump. !
believe there is no man in the state
better fitted by training, character and
experience to grapple with those prob
alems than Colonel Watson.
Along the same line the Hunting
4 ton Herald-Dispatch, the leading Re
publican daily paper in the southern
end Of the state. says
Colonel Watson is recognized as
being towering figure in the business
world, and his constructive ability Is
reelected in the magnificent industrial
! Organization that has been built un,
der his direction
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
WILSON NEEDS WATSON AND YOU NEED
WATSON
(By MELVILLE DAWSON POST

lBy MELVILLE DAslSSON POSI)
This is no mere political contest Every citi-
zen of West Virginia, when he marks his bal
lot on the 9TH of November, will be voting in
great directors meeting He will be voting for
man to represent his business in the immense
industrial adjustment that is before US. Every
interest that we have has been affected by this
war. It's necessities have extended in every Girec
ton. Trade production, manufacture. labor of
every class, have come under its disturbing in
fluence Coal iron, lumber, railroads, oil, gas,
mercantile pursuits, Notwithstanding up
on which our people depend for the means OF life
has been disarranged and must be fitted - new
conditions This adjustment is vital to you. You
must have the best business intelligence that
you possess to undertake it; the soundest, the
sanest intelligence. Think about the man you
want.
WILSON NEEDS WATSON AND YOU NEED
WATSON
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
/. M. DAVIS WILL SUPPORT
COL. WATSON
pucan Editor and Candidate Issues Important Statement

Oneof the
bena L. the Falmont
leading
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Watson United
the deashomd be placed
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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
SEE FOCH.

The prime and only concern of the American
people in the present peace naneuEering by Ger
many IS, and has always been, this: the war must
not be allowed to end with Germany in posi-
ten where she viii be able to repeat her offense
Of 1914.
America and her allies are not pledged to the
destruction Of Germany Such an objective would
lower the pledgers to the plane OF the Germans
themselves. The Allies are bent upon getting
control OF power which did set out to destroy.
1t is, therefore, not required that the Allied
armed forces CRUSH Germany in the field. Her
power must be crushed,-that is admitted but
if it can be done without the use of the Allied
forces to the limit with al of its destructive
consequences, the people will be satisfied. There
is danger in this course, to be sure: there is the
danger that something will ship, that the paper
pledges will not hold good. But it will be the
right of the Allies to dictate an armistice-if
the Germans accept the proposal, which will be
safe and such an armistice viii provide the safe
ty by giving to the Allies military superiority,
ready to be used instantly and effectively.
This is the business with which the President
dealt first in his reply ID Germany We are con-
WINGED that his reply expressed the firm con-
viction of the American people; but we are not
of his provision. IF the Allied victory is ensur-
ed all patriots will be satisfied; if they can be
convinced that this result will be attained by
the Allied armistice, they will be satisfied. The
result is the peoples concern; they do not ex-
poet to prescribe the method
The Presidents arrnistice proposition meets
all requirements. In simple language the Pres
ident says to Germany: q am forwarding our
request for an armistice to the Allied powers
But at the same time shall ask them to submit
only an arnistice which will place the United
States and her allies in a position where they viii
be able to CARRY OUT BY FORCE, IF NECES-
SARY, any arrangements which may be entered
into with you Any armistice which we shall sub
NIT, furthermore, will make impossible any re-
neWal OF hostilities by YOU In other words, WE
expect to impair our military establishment tc
such an extent that you will not be able to fight
and, in addition, we intend to safeguard our owr
military power in order that there may be nc
doubt as to our safety" IF Germany submits Il
these stipulations she submits to the destruction
of her military power and the establishment Of
the Allied military superiority Which is equiv
alent to surrender. A more roundabout and less
distasteful way OF saying it, perhaps, but nons
the less plain and conclusive.
There remains, of course the matter Of peace
and the conditions precedent to any discussion
of peace. That is another question: to be settled
in another way, and the settlement of which lie
beyond the consideration OF the ar1nistice 1t i
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25
STATE GOES OVER THE TOP.

It will be good news to the people to know that
West Virginia oversubscribed her Fourth Lib
erty Loan allotment by more than five million
dollars. Early figures showing at least this much
Of surplus have been made public by Chair
man McCorkle.
West Virginia bought her allotment in the last
week of the campaign, just as the people in this
county did On Monday the State was far be-
hind. There followed, then, appeals from the Gov
ernor and from Chairman McCorkle and also one
from Secretary McAdoo. Result, last desperate
effort to finish up satisfactorily. And it was done
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with the armistice that we are concerned at
present. That comes first If Germany accepts
the Allied armistice, it is safe to say that she
will be ready to reshape her internal organiza-
ton to make it conform to the Allied demands
also.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25

The landlord has at least the satisfaction of
observing that the tenant who considered it
cheaper to move than pay rent has disappeared
from the scene.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25

A great deal Of attention has been given the
suggestion that the u. S. A. refrain from en-
forcing pecuniary claims against the other al
lies. Big business sometimes gets so big that
mere money does not figure.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25

Prince Max has most delicate literary task
in his efforts reconstruct documents which will
misead German readers at home, and English
readers abroad.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-25

Experts are figuring on the senatorial cleo
tons just the if politics had not adjourn
ed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
G. ". y. READY
FOR STUDENTS
All Departments Have Com.
pleted Preparations for
Heavy Enrolment.

Preparations are completed for the
opening of all departments of George
Washington University next wednes-
day-the College of Engineering, CO.
,umbian College, Teachers College,
the Law School, the Medical. School,
the Dental School, the Nurses School.
the National College Of Pharmacy.
the College Of Veterinary Medicine
and the School of Graduate Studies.
The enrolment is expected to be the
largest In the history of the institu-
ton. due to the great influx of gov
eminent war workers who are eager
TO obtain higher education and who
are able to attend the after-office
classes offered by the university.
Registration is Web under way In
all departments, and the deans will
be at their various offices all this
week from early morning until late at
night TO receive prospective students.
students should register in the
USUAL manner and start their college
work next Wednesday with the reg
uiar classes. About October those
ITS who have signifed their de-
sire OF Joining the unit will be voiun-
HrtiS indicted INTO the service.
The Law school will offer special
courses in International law. war
issues and military law for those law
students who desire TO enter the unit
In the Department OF Arts and
science, new courses In statistics and
In mechanical and freehand drawing
VIII be given in response to the gov
eminent demand for persons trained
IN these subjects. These classes are
open to both men and women.
The late afternoon classes will meet
this year at $40 and 6 o'clock. pro-
WONG ample time for government
employees TO get to the university on
time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
Made Corporal in 3 Weeks
By N. G. D. c. Training

More evidence that preliminary
training in the District National
Guard proves a valuable asset to men
liable for military service under the
selective draft law, has been received
at the District National Guard Head
quarters In the shape of a letter from
I. NJ. Bortman, a former District
National Guardsman. IT am glad to
hear that the District National Guard
is getting along so WELL" Bortman
said, the training we got at Camp
Meade was exactly the same as you
gave US at the armory. They made
me corporal at the end of three
weeks, because OF the readiness with
which I executed the drill movements
which Is not a credit to me at all,
because / did it all before"
Il would advise all young men in
the District liable to the draft to
join the National Guard. 1t is a lot
easier to be a corporal than a pri-
vste-one gets out Of a lot of dis
agreeable work that a private has
to do"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
PASS POWER CONTROL
BILL, WILSON URGES
Important War Measure Needed Be.
fore Adjournment, He Says.

Immediate passage of the bill to
authorize the government to con-
struct power plants near the coal
mines and on power sites in order to
supply energy TO the munition plants
and shipyards was urged upon Con-
gress by President Wilson yesterday,
in the following letter to Representa-
tive Sims, chairman OF the Water
Power committee;
MY dear Mr.. Sims:
TN view of the possibility of
three-day adjournments by the House
and the absence of a quorum from the
city. 1 venture to write you this
hurried note to urge that the
emergency power bill be pressed to
passage, IL possible. before adjourn
ment. as II Is of capital and imne-
date Importance as a war measure,
hope that 1t will be possible for
you to- obtain the consent OF the
House to this action.
Tn haste,
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
Mr.. Sims intends to ask the House
to take up the bill tomorrow. The bill
has been approved by Chairman
Baruch. Of the War Industries Board,
Chairman Hurley. of the Shipping
Board. and several members of the
Cabinet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
Pacific Coast Shipyards
Still Lead in Production

Pacific Coast shipyards continue 70
lead the Atlantic States by comfort
able margin. The West Coast has
delivered its first million tons of
completed new vessels, according TO
heures reported to the Shipping
Board. including the first two weeks
of September. Atlantic yards trail
$500 lightweight tons behind and
Lakes, yards 6l1.So5.
Total deliveries up TO September IL.
include 1S7 vessels of 1.0ll. 100 dead
weight tons from the Pacific Coast.
eighty-seven of ssi.se0 tons from the
Atlantic, III of 3ss.ss5 tons from the
Great Lakes and one of $500 from the
Gulf Coast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
"Y':BETFERS
YANK MORALE
Association Helps Give Boys
from Trenches High
War Spirit.

Just what the Y. NJ. c. A. is doing
to help win the war is frequently
asked by civilians. So varied is the
scope of Y NJ. C. A. activities that
one article could not tell of the work
done abroad and at home by the as
ISOLATION.
Writing for the "Y" In France, a
former newspaper man tells a few
facts regarding the physical and ath-
letic needs OF the soldiers supplied by
the association. ITO persons OF seden-
tary life il might appear that the
daily life OF soldier In war contains
athletics enough" he says, marching
long stretches, drilling with weapons,
digging trenches and clearing fields.
These are not athletics butrhard work.
THE athletic program of military
unit is supervised by the Army ath-
-letic officer. Working with the mill
tsry officer, who cannot give personal
attention to the many men under his
direction except in regimental drills.
are the Y. NJ. c. A. physical directors.
These directors take up the work when
the soldiers are at leisure. In the
training camps physical education
work Is hailed with pleasure by the
young men learning the art of soldier
ing. 1t furnishes the outlet for sur
plus energy and dispels the blues. and
in the war zone the work rises to
incalculable value.
When the soldier comes out from
under IRE after days of -incessant
fighting under showers of bursting
shells, he is in a state of nervous
tension which requires working off.
Military authorities recognize and
insist upon the preservation and rails
ing of the morale. This condition has
been achieved largely through the al
most unanimous participation of the
soldiers in the athletics and games
inspired by the Y. NJ. c. A.
Not only have the games had a
recreative object, but many new
games have been introduced with a
practical military purpose. Under this
heading is 'bomb-ball.' invented to
train men in the throwing OF bombs
and hand grenades. Volley ball has
taken a strong hold on the favor of
French and Italian soldiers, particu-
larly as II Is fast game where many
men can enjoy action at once"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
DR.. MAY WILL TALK
ON WAR MENTALITY
Alenist Speaks on Psychology of
Wounded" Here

DR.. Henry Calvin May, the noted
New York alienist. and sDr. Larkin
Glazebrook. chairman of first aid
for the Potomac division OF the
American Red Cross, will be among
the experts who will deliver =
course of lectures at the Theodorus
Bailey Myers Mason HouSe OF the
Woman's Naval Reserve, Inc, 1905
Twentieth street northwest, on the
Psychology Of the Wounded"
At the annual meeting of th.
board of directors of the Woman,
Naval Service. Inc. to be held in
Washington in November, q sue
osssor to Mrs. George Dewey. for
mer president of the woman's
Naval Service, who retired from
that Office last spring, will be APP
painted.
The first meeting OF the Junior
Deefnse Guard of Boys. attached to
the Theodorus Bailey Myers Mason
House. for the fail season will be
held next Saturday morning at 10
o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
BONE-DRY BILL
BEFORE HOUSE
Rep. Lever Predicts Pas
sage Of Rider with
Food Act.

Bone-dry prohibition will claim the
attention of the House tomorrow
when the food stimulation bill 20
winch the Senate attached the shep-
pare rider stopping the trsfic after
June 30 Of next year will be called up
.or consideration. II is almost certain
.nst me House viii adopt the amend
ment by large majority.
Representative Lever, OF South Car
ohha. Chairman Of the Committee
on Agriculture. gave notice in the
mouse Yesterday morning Of his in
tehuon 10 ask for action on the bill,
when mas been held up ever since il
pssseo. me senate by the revenue bill
ne WIN ask the House to disa gree 10
all the Senate amendments ana s.nd
the bill TO conference. The "drys'' are
prepared, however, to substitute for
TINS motion one 10 agree to the shep-
pard amendment. This wifi force
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-09-22
French Foreign Legion
/; Arrives in Washington

1.-THE French Foreign Legion. as
I piled by more than 100 OF its
/ emOus fighters, arrived at the Capital
Yesterday The men were feted by
be local liberty loan committee,
fhOwn the Senate and House in
tttion. and taken on a sightseeing trip
~ the city. On Monday they will be
tAesented personally to President
Wilson and will march 10 him in
fheir battle costumes. The French
High Commission arranged for the
tssit OF the men to this country in
The interest Of the Forthcoming
ifberty loan drive.